Supertuscans wines halfway between Florence and Siena, the heart of Tuscany, plus professional Chef prepared Tuscan lunch with “zero food miles” ingredients.
Guided tour of the entire winery, then you’ll attend a PROFESSIONAL VERTICAL WINE TASTING of Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 supertuscan ARCANUM Toscana IL FAUNO IGT in 3 old vintages.
Here’s an example of a menu:
appetizers mix of bruschetta or pecorino with onion and honey compote or fettunta with garlic and oil of own production or mixed Tuscan cold cuts – First course pappa al pomodoro or cold pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts – Main course chicken in citrus sauce or pork loin with flask beans – Tiramisu dessert or panna cotta with berries
LOCATION: TUSCANY
CHIANTI CLASSICO area San Gusmè
Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena)
SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE :
VERTICAL TASTING of 3 old vintages impossible to find elsewhere of WS TOP 100 “Arcanum Toscana Il Fauno” supertuscan
TOP WINE OF THE EXPERIENCE :
- Il Fauno IGT Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 wine: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot
Tenuta di Arceno PHILOSOPHY
“I am a servant of the soil. The pure expression of each unique site has, from the beginning, defined my micro-cru philosophy.” – Pierre Seillan, Founding WinemakerIn pursuit of quality, the team implemented a micro-cru viticultural philosophy, which sub-divides each vineyard block into smaller sections based on the individual soil types.
Each micro-cru features varieties, clones, rootstocks, and viticultural practices best suited for its terroir. The micro-crus are tended, harvested, and vinified separately, it is only in the final stages of the winemaking process that various micro-crus come together to create the finished wines.
This PRIVATE professional tasting includes:
- Guided tour of the entire winery
- Professional VERTICAL tasting of Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 supertuscan ARCANUM Toscana IL FAUNO IGT in 3 old vintages
- Professional Chef prepared classic Tuscan FULL LUNCH with “zero food miles” ingredients
- Wines for the wine pairing lunch
1000 – Arceno cited in historic documents as small independent community
1716 – The first Chianti wine zone is established by Grand Duke Cosimo III de’Medici, now known as Chianti Classico
1829 – The noble Piccolomini family (Pope Innocenzo III) acquire the property
1994 – California wine visionary Jess Jackson and wife Barbara Banke purchase the estate
2016 – Wine Spectator Top 100, #19 In honor of its history, the reference to “Arceno” comes from the Etruscan word archè, meaning “POINT OF ORIGIN.”
Wine Spectator TOP100 2016 n.19, 97pts.Tenuta di Arceno supertuscan
Arcanum Toscana IL FAUNO 2012*.
A polished, flavorful red, boasting floral, black currant, raspberry and spice flavors. Firm yet harmonious, with the fine aftertaste lingering with fruit, iron, tobacco and tea elements. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2024. 11,829 cases made. —BS
FULL TUSCAN LUNCH & pairing TOP wines and spirits
Here’s an example of a menu with local products at km 0, prepared by a PRO CHEF: Appetizers mix of bruschetta or pecorino with onion and honey compoteor fettunta with garlic and oil of own production or mixed Tuscan cold cuts First course pappa al pomodoro or cold pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and pine nuts Main course chicken in citrus sauce or pork loin with flask beans Tiramisu dessert or panna cotta with berries.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 3-4 (three-four) hours plus time for lunch and STARTS at 10.00 a.m.
Number of People: Max 8 (eight)
Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people.
ON REQUEST:
– FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.