FONTERUTOLI GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Under the Stones of Castello di Fonterutoli: A Short, Intense Wine Immersion in Chianti Classico
A guided 1.5-hour visit to the Author’s Cellar at Castello di Fonterutoli led by a wine expert, finishing with a tasting of four wines including two estate CRUs.
Under the Stones of Castello di Fonterutoli: A Short, Intense Wine Immersion in Chianti Classico.
Perched in the rolling vineyards of Tuscany, the Fonterutoli Wine Tour takes you into the Author’s Cellar of Castello di Fonterutoli for an intimate look at a family-run estate that helped define Chianti Classico; the tour combines architectural context, a walkthrough of modern vinification and aging systems, and a focused tasting of four wines, two of them exclusive CRUs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Author’s Cellar — design and function
The tour centers on the Author’s Cellar of Castello di Fonterutoli, part of the Toscana Wine Architecture network of 14 notable wineries, offering a close look at contemporary winery design married to practical winemaking.
A compact tasting of four wines
Guided by a wine expert, the experience culminates in a tasting of four wines from the estate — including two exclusive CRUs — that illustrate the estate’s standing within Chianti Classico.
Family history and modern techniques
The walk-through connects the family history of Castello di Fonterutoli with its innovative vinification and aging systems, showing how tradition and experimentation coexist on the estate.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
This is a concise, expert-led cellar visit: expect a focused narrative from the estate’s wine expert about the family, the winery’s architecture and contemporary vinification, followed by a seated tasting that showcases four wines — two CRUs among them — all within a tightly timed 1.5-hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short wine immersion suits — and when it might not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided visit runs approximately 1.5 hours.
After booking the operator will send all the details of the winery, exact meeting point in Fonterutoli and contact information.
The meeting location is in Fonterutoli; full location details are provided after booking.
The experience is offered starting at €54 and is organized for parties within the operator’s stated group limits.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Fonterutoli Wine Tour?
The guided visit lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting location is in Fonterutoli; the operator sends full meeting-point details after booking.
What does the tour include?
A guided path through the Author’s Cellar led by a wine expert, discussion of the family’s history and winemaking methods, and a tasting of four wines, including two CRUs.
How many wines will we taste?
The tasting includes four wines, two of which are exclusive CRUs from the estate.
What are the group size limits?
The operator organizes tours for parties within the stated limits; group sizes are managed according to the operator’s guidelines.
Will I receive contact and location details after booking?
Yes — after booking the operator will send all the details of the winery, meeting point and contact information.