Untitled - Tenuta Torciano

PIERLUIGI TORCIANO WINE CLASS
In San Gimignano, in Tenuta Torciano Winery, the Giachi Family, since 17 years,
teaches you to taste all the wines produced by the consolidation of the
Tenuta Torciano Wine Class.
The Tenuta Torciano Winery is located just outside the medieval town of San Gimignano,
in the province of Siena.
The Giachi Family has been procudicng wines since 1720 and even tough the Winemaker
Pierluigi Giachi is very busy managing our 4 wine estates, he is so passionate about the
wines that he insist on hosting all tasting sessions personally.
He will be your host and during your time with him, you will have the chance to taste
some wine deliciously fresh as well as some classic vintage.
Our 17 years of experience have made us understand that the customer needs are
varied, since the customer is on holiday with organized tours and/or privately does not
have much time, with different budget, ecc.
Tenuta Torciano Winery decided to organize and provide the service according to the
need of the customers. In Tenuta Torciano Winery you’ll spend an amazing time with
Pierluigi and his great passions for the wines.
In fact his winery hosts many seminars and educational opportunities where people can
come for a day or a week or more to learn abvout the wine, the soil, climate, culture and
the land called Tuscany.
A LEGACY TREASURE
The wine is Tuscany's lifeblood, it is stronger in Tenuta Torciano winery, where
Pierluigi Giachi, the winemaker who along with his wife Luciana and with his sons
Emanuele and Vittoria, is bringing centuries of family tradition in a new age art of
winemaking. His passion reflects the history of this winery that was born three centuries ago and Pierluigi Giachi and Family have 13° generation of vintners.
Winemaking literally runs through Giachi's veins.
Like his father before him, every first born in these 13° generations of Tuscan
winemakers, has been taught to maintain the growth of the Giachi vineyards located
among 5 estate in Tuscany region. These experiences and qualities are found in all
wines of Giachi's family, winery that has achieved rating Italy's top classification and
carries major prestige worldwide.
The Tenuta Torciano was founded in the 1720 from Bartolomeo Giachi. The Giachi Family originally from Florence. Bartolomeo left Florence and
moved to San Gimignano.
This became a place to drink, to rest and to meditate for the thousands of pilgrims that passed by to reach the city of Rome via San Gimignano. The
Tenuta Torciano Location, near "Magione di Torri" brought trade and economic development to the Giachi Family through sales of WINE,
CHIANTI, VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO, RED and WHITE TABLE WINE, and OLIVE OIL.
WINE TASTING AND TUSCAN FOOD IN TENUTA TORCIANO
WINERY IN SAN GIMIGNANO.
Our winery lies in the Valley of Elsa, surrounded from soft green hills of vineyards,
olive groves and the famous and soaring towers of the medieval town of renamed San
Gimignano. It is a place of great relaxation and pure enjoyment of food and wine.
In the company of Pierluigi and with his school of wines you can taste the wines,
learn WINE/FOOD pairing, the senses, the ETIQUETTE of GLASS and all
VISUAL techniques-OLFACTORY-GUSTATORY in a sober, informal and joyful.
Passion, professionalism, love for our Earth, the genuitià of simple things, the
sympathy, and the heat is transmitted by Pierluigi and by all its staff to all people
who come to visit the Tenuta Torciano from all parts of the world.
Pierluigi Giachi with his wife Luciana, Son Emanuele
and Daughter Vittoria
WINE TASTING LISTAND SPECIALEVENTS
TOSCANA LUX: TUSCAN WINES AND TUSCAN SNACKS
Appetizers:
Dessert:
Tuscan Products and Snack
Cantuccini (Tuscan Biscuits with Almonds)
Tuscan Products and Wine to Taste during the Event
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Bartolomeo Gold Metal “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Baldassarre “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese, Melot and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Cavaliere “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Merlot aged in Barriques)
- Vin Beato “Dessert Wine” with Cantuccini
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Truffle Flavored Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Balsamic Vinegar Old Selected
EXCLUSIVE “LUX” ROMANTIC WINE TASTING
Appetizers:
Dessert:
Tuscan Salami and Cheeses, Bruschetta, and Snack
Cantuccini (Tuscan Biscuits with Almonds)
Tuscan Products and Wine to Taste during the Event
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Bartolomeo Gold Metal “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Baldassarre “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese, Melot and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Cavaliere “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Merlot aged in Barriques)
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Vin Beato “Dessert Wine” with Cantuccini
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Truffle Flavored Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Balsamic Vinegar Old Selected
LIGHT TUSCAN LUNCH
Appetizers:
First Course:
Dessert:
Tuscan Salami, Tuscan Cheese, Bruschetta
Ribollita Vegetable Soup (Tuscan Soup with Bread)
Cantuccini (Tuscan Biscuits with Almonds)
Include Tuscan Wines and Olive Oils to taste
- Chianti DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano DOCG
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Bartolomeo “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Baldassarre “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese, Melot, Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Cavaliere “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Merlot aged in Barriques)
- Vin Beato “Dessert Wine” with Cantuccini
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Truffle Flavored Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Balsamic Vinegar Old Selected
SILVER TUSCAN LUNCH
Appetizers:
First Course:
Dessert:
Tuscan Salami, Tuscan Cheese, Bruschetta
Ribollita Vegetable Soup (Tuscan Soup with Bread) & Lasagna with Truffle
Cantuccini (Tuscan Biscuits with Almonds)
- Chianti DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano DOCG
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Bartolomeo “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Baldassarre “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese, Melot, Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Cavaliere “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Merlot aged in Barriques)
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Vin Beato “Dessert Wine” with Cantuccini
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Truffle Flavored Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Balsamic Vinegar Old Selected
GOLD TUSCAN BRUNCH
Appetizers:
First Course:
Second Course:
Dessert:
Tuscan Salami, Tuscan Cheese, Bruschetta, Crostini and Snack
Ribollita Vegetable Soup (Tuscan Soup with Bread) or Lasagna with Truffle
Roast Pork with Roast Potatoes
Cantuccini (Tuscan Biscuits with Almonds) & Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic
& Strawberries
Include Tuscan Wines and Olive Oils
- Chianti DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano DOCG
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Bartolomeo “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Baldassarre “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese, Melot, Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Cavaliere “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Merlot aged in Barriques)
- Vin Beato “Dessert Wine” with Cantuccini
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Truffle Flavored Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Balsamic Vinegar Old Selected
Moment of Fantastic Food and Wine
in Tenuta Torciano Winery
LA FAVORITA: WINETASTING WITH PRESTIGIOUS TUSCAN WINES AND PLATE OF TUSCAN SALAMI
- Chianti DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano DOCG
- Terrestre Super Tuscan Even Wine
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Bartolomeo “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Baldassarre “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese, Melot, Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Cavaliere “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Merlot aged in Barriques)
- Vin Beato “Dessert Wine” with Cantuccini
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Truffle Flavored Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Balsamic Vinegar Old Selected
LA DELIZIA: WINE TASTING WITH PRESTIGIOUS TUSCAN WINE AND PLATE OF TUSCAN CHEESES
- Chianti DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano DOCG
- Terrestre Super Tuscan Even Wine
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Bartolomeo “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Baldassarre “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese, Melot, Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Cavaliere “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Merlot aged in Barriques)
- Vin Beato “Dessert Wine” with Cantuccini
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Truffle Flavored Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Balsamic Vinegar Old Selected
This fairy tale tasting of Tuscan products will give you a great experience with Pierluigi Giachi.
Require a reservation, and are only available from 10:00am to 11:30am and from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
COOKING CLASS WITH OUR CHEF
Construction of a starter and a first or a second entree and dessert products of the day, which will reflect the theme
chosen by the Chef according to seasonality
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Handmade Pasta
Ribollita Toscana
Lasagna
Filet with Green Pepper
Dessert
Arrival at the Winery at 5.00 pm (the Cooking Class includes dinner).
The Cooking class will last for around 2 hours, then you will participate in a WineMaker Dinner with the food you cooked, and a Wine Tasting with the
Winemaker Pierluigi Giachi.
Here the List of the Products you tasted
A very entertaining experience. An in-depth sight on Italian food culture in a friendly and relaxed atmoshpere..
- Chianti DOCG
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Vin Beato “Dessert Wine” with Cantuccini
- Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano DOCG
- Truffle Flavored Olive Oil with Tuscan Bread
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Balsamic Vinegar Old Selected
- Bartolomeo “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Baldassarre “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese, Melot, Cabernet Sauvignon aged in Barriques)
- Cavaliere “Super Tuscan” (Sangiovese and Merlot aged in Barriques)
VINEYARD DAY
We are celebrating the Tuscan Vineyard Day, here in Tenuta Torciano Winery of San Gimignano
in Tuscany.
Would you like to celebrate it with us?
8 Great products to taste with some tuscan fantastic cheese and Salami
- Brunello of Montalcino DOCG
- Nobile of Montepulciano DOCG
- Bartolomeo Gold Medal (Sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon aged in barriques)
- Baldassarre "Super Tuscan" (Sangiovese, merlot, cabernet sauvignon aged in barriques)
- Cavaliere "Super Tuscan" ( Sangiovese,Merlot aged in barriques)
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Aceto Balsamico Selezionato of Modena
I suggest this great experience with Pierluigi Giachi Winemaker and his Staff.
From 10:00 am to 11:30 am and from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
WINEMAKER DINNER
If you have a special love of everything that is Tuscany, the Tenuta Torciano is for you ...
Located at the entrance of the Valley of Chianti, in Tuscany, and about 35 minutes from Florence. It is a
place of relaxation and fun with food and wine, is the ideal place to enjoy wonderful wines and Italian specialities. Pierluigi will be your Host Innkeeper and during your time with him, you will have the opportunity
of tasting some deliciously fresh and new wines, but also some great vintages and classic.
4 course winemaker dinner for two per two persons
- Tuscan appetizer
- Zafferano rise, typical San Gimignano recipe
- Fillet with vernaccia di san Gimignano
- Cake or ice cream with balsamic vigard Gold Reserve
Fourteen Great Wines to Taste
- Brunello of Montalcino DOCG
- Nobile of Montepulciano DOCG
- Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
- Bartolomeo Gold Medal (Sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon aged in barriques)
- Baldassarre "Super Tuscan" (Sangiovese, merlot, cabernet sauvignon aged in barriques)
- Cavaliere "Super Tuscan" ( Sangiovese,Merlot aged in barriques)
- Vernaccia of San Gimignano, Tuscany
- Chianti DOCG
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Nobile of Montepulciano DOCG
- Rosso of Montepulciano DOC
- Olio of oliva extravergine
- Olio al tartufo
- Balsamic Vinegar Old Gold Reserve
You will spend hours with Pierluigi Giachi and his great passion for wine. In fact, its basement
hosts numerous seminars and educational opportunities where people can, as for a day or a week
or more to wine withoscere, soil, climate, and culture in the land called Tuscany
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TENUTA TORCIANO IS THE PLACE TO TOUR, TASTE AND STAY
TORCIANO TODAY
Nowadays, Tenuta Torciano can offer a wide range of Tuscan wines, starting from Vernaccia di San Gimignano, passing through Chianti, Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, Vin Beato and finishing with its prize-winning Supertuscans: “Il Cavaliere”, “Baldassarre” and “Bartolomeo”.
A visit to Tenuta Torciano is recommended if you are looking for the genuine Tuscany.
Pierluigi Giachi leads spectacular wine tasting with infectious enthusiasm, taking visitors on an unforgettable tour among his vines and wines. Between
one anecdote and another, people are taught how to serve, pour, sniff and taste a good wine, receiving explanation on winemaking techniques and tips
on culinary matches and other serving suggestions. Every day, all year round, thousands of tourists and wine connoisseurs enjoy a unique pause in the
lovely cellar or on the roof-top patio. It’s a live experience of what you can find inside the Torciano wines, a mix of passion, commitment, and tradition.
One you won’t want to miss!
WINE ORIGINS
The Giachi family belong five farms in the most important and strategic areas of Tuscany. The headquarter and the wine-tasting school is in Ulignano,
a few kilometres far from one of the most suggestive and beautiful places in Italy and in the World, that is San Gimignano.
In Ulignano, there are also the vineyards for the production of the “Chianti” regular wine and most of all for the “Vernaccia di San Gimignano”, the
most important Tuscan white wine and one between the most important Italian white wines. Another farm is in Montepulciano, where there is the
production of the famous “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano” and the less famous “Rosso di Montepulciano”.
Besides there is another farm and vineyards in Montalcino, south from Siena where there is the production of the worldwide famous “Brunello di
Montalcino” and “Rosso di Montalcino”, and the last is in Greve in Chianti where there is the main cellar (14.000 hectolitres and the production of the
80% of the wines) and the vineyards for the production of “Chianti Classico”, Chianti Classico Reserve, and the so called “Supertuscans”.
1. Comune of Greve in Chianti e Figline Valdarno [47 hectars]
Production of Chianti Classico, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot, Sirah
2. Comune of San Gimignano [61 hectars]
Production of Chianti, Vernaccia, Rosso Toscano, Bianco Toscano, Sangiovese
3. Comune di Montalcino [6,5 hectars]
Production of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino
4. Comune di Montepulciano [11 hectars]
Production of Nobile di Montepulciano
5. Comune di Barberino Val d’Elsa [5,5 hectars]
Production of Chianti and Chianti Classico
6. Comune di Tavarnelle Val di Pesa [11 hectars]
Production of Chianti and Chianti Classico
7. Comune di Casciano di Murlo [16 hectars]
Production of Organic and Genuine Chianti
8. Comune di Pisa [4,5 hectars]
Production of Chianti and Rosso Toscano
HARVEST
Harvest is done manually. The grapes are transported to our wineries in Tuscany
in refrigerated vans so as to preserve their quality and characteristics.
SELECTION
After hand-picking, the grapes are placed on two vibrating surfaces where two
selection stages are carried out, one for the clusters and one for the berries. We
wish to make maximum use of grapes by selecting the best ones, with respect for
tradition and an eye to the future .
FERMENTATION ROOM
Our Fermentation Room, lies in Greve in Chianti, where our best wines, Chianti,
Chianti Classico, Super Tuscans are made.
BARRIQUE ROOM
Wine cellars are located both within Greve in Chianti, a magnificent example of the traditions of
Tuscan Winemakers, and in Ulignano, this cellar houses the Oak barrels in which the wine's maturation process is completed.
Pierluigi Giachi is personally involved in the production of his wines, taking advantage of his valuable oenological expertise and the
agronomic skill of his Staff in Torciano Winery.
A winning squad confirming the growing passion and strong ambition of quality after many generations of Tenuta Torciano.
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HOW TO GET TO TENUTA TORCIANO WINERY
Tenuta Torciano Winery
Via Crocetta 18, Località Ulignano
53037 San Gimignano (Siena)
Tuscany - Italy
Coming from Firenze
Take the dual carriageway Firenze-Siena direction Siena
Exit at Poggibonsi Nord
Follow road signs for Certaldo - Empoli
At the second Round, after 4 Km, exit for Ulignano.
After 500 Meters, at the STOP signal, turn right for Certaldo.
After another 300m on the right you’ll be in Tenuta Torciano.
Coming from Milano
Take the motorway A1 Milano-Roma direction Roma
Exit at Firenze Certosa
Take the dual carriageway Firenze-Siena direction Siena
Exit at Poggibonsi Nord
Follow road signs for Certaldo - Empoli
At the second Round, after 4 Km, exit for Ulignano.
After 500 Meters, at the STOP signal, turn right for Certaldo.
After another 300m on the right you’ll be in Tenuta Torciano.
Coming from Roma
Take the motorway A1 Roma-Milano direction Milano
Exit at Valdichiana
Follow the road signs for Siena
At Siena take the dual carriageway Siena-Firenze direction Firenze
Exit at Poggibonsi Nord
Follow road signs for Certaldo - Empoli
At the second Round, after 4 Km, exit for Ulignano.
After 500 Meters, at the STOP signal, turn right for Certaldo.
After another 300m on the right you’ll be in Tenuta Torciano.
Coming from Siena
Take the dual carriageway Siena-Firenze direction Firenze
Exit at Poggibonsi Nord
Follow road signs for Certaldo - Empoli
At the second Round, after 4 Km, exit for Ulignano.
After 500 Meters, at the STOP signal, turn right for Certaldo.
After another 300m on the right you’ll be in Tenuta Torciano.
Coming from Pisa
Take the SGC Firenze-Pisa-Livorno direction Firenze
Exit at Empoli Ovest
Follow the road signs for Castelfiorentino - Certaldo - Poggibonsi - Siena
After 3 km from Certaldo, on the Right, exit for Ulignano.
After another 300m on the right you’ll be in Tenuta Torciano.

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