San Gimignano: Private Cave Lunch with Wine Tasting
Province of Siena, Florence
Enjoy a private lunch in an ancient cave inside the wall of San Gimignano. Savor Tuscan cured meats, cheeses, and bruschetta, and taste a variety of wines, vinegars, and extra virgin olive oils.
Highlights
- Savor a private lunch in a historic wine house in San Gimignano
- Dine within San Gimignano’s walls, steps from Piazza della Cisterna
- Discover the story of Countess Ava and her seven handmaidens
- Enjoy a Tuscan lunch with appetizers, lasagna and dessert
- Taste a variety of wines, vinegars, and extra virgin olive oils
Description
Descend into the most hidden and fascinating corner of a historic wine house in San Gimignano, where time seems to stand still. Once used to preserve wine and treasured local products, this ancient cave has been transformed into an exclusive private dining setting, offering an intimate Tuscan lunch unlike any other.
Located within Casa Vinicola Bruni, one of San Gimignano's most historic wine houses, this experience celebrates centuries of wine culture and hospitality. Along the way, discover the story of Countess Ava and her seven handmaidens, the symbolic figures who inspire the wine collection and represent the values behind every bottle of Poggio ai Laghi.
Enjoy a journey through authentic Tuscan flavors, history, and hospitality in a truly unique setting, where every course is enhanced by the timeless atmosphere of a hidden cave beneath one of San Gimignano's most historic wine houses.
Sample Menu
Wines
- Arella – Cuvée Extra Dry Sparkling Wine
- Firmina – Rosé Extra Dry Sparkling Wine
- Oletta – Chianti Riserva DOCG
- Lucilla – Chianti Classico DOCG
- Aranda – Rosso Toscana IGT Supertuscan
Signature Vinegars
- Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI – Gold Selection
- Lacrime Viola – Red Onion Balsamic Vinegar
Extra Virgin Olive Oils
- Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- White Truffle Olive Oil
- Chili Pepper Olive Oil
Appetizers
- A selection of Tuscan cured meats, finocchiona, Tuscan prosciutto, pecorino cheese, bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil, and crispy toasted bread served with extra virgin olive oils
First Course
- Homemade lasagna
Dessert
- Traditional cantuccini served with a glass of Vin Santo dessert wine
Includes
Private dining in an ancient cave
Tasting of Arella – Cuvée Extra Dry Sparkling Wine
Tasting of Firmina – Rosé Extra Dry Sparkling Wine
Tasting of Oletta – Chianti Riserva DOCG
Tasting of Lucilla – Chianti Classico DOCG
Tasting of Aranda – Rosso Toscana IGT Supertuscan
Tasting of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI – Gold Selection
Tasting of Lacrime Viola – Red Onion Balsamic Vinegar
Tasting of Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tasting of White Truffle Olive Oil
Tasting of Chili Pepper Olive Oil
Appetizers including Tuscan cured meats, finocchiona, Tuscan prosciutto, pecorino cheese, bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil, and crispy toasted bread
First course of homemade lasagna
Dessert of traditional cantuccini served with a glass of Vin Santo dessert wine
Excludes
Tips
Important Information
- Experience is located in a historic wine house in San Gimignano The dining setting is in an ancient cave The experience celebrates centuries of wine culture and hospitality Story of Countess Ava and her seven handmaidens is part of the experience
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
