Turignano: Chianti, olive oil and creative experiences

Le Fonti a San Giorgio is associated with Turignano, offering everything from a wine cellar to dinners and creative activities. When choosing your stay, consider whether tastings and regional products, a hands-on activity, or a bike ride should shape your itinerary.

Wine and olive oil at Le Fonti a San Giorgio

The Giovannelli family runs Le Fonti a San Giorgio and has been producing Chianti DOCG wine and extra virgin olive oil for three generations. The estate covers 60 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woodland. Its different production areas are also part of what defines the estate: wines are produced and aged in the cellar, while olive oil is made using organic farming methods.

Only products of natural origin are used to make the olive oil, leaving no residue in the oil. Le Fonti a San Giorgio’s Chianti carries the Chianti DOCG designation. Those interested in regional products will find several ways to explore them, from wine and olive oil to typical local produce that may be included in a tasting.

Wine cellar, tastings and dinners

Le Fonti a San Giorgio offers visits to its wine cellar, with tastings of its own Chianti and IGT wines and extra virgin olive oil. The tasting is accompanied by typical local products, cheese and Tuscan salami. If you would like to include this introduction to wine and olive oil in your plans, ask the estate for information and arrange the details directly.

The estate also hosts dinners in the garden every week. The menu includes wood-fired oven pizza, focaccia and various types of pizza. Dinner offers a different focus from a cellar tasting: it centers on sharing a meal of freshly prepared dishes. Check current availability directly with Le Fonti a San Giorgio.

“Art in a Bottle”: glass design inspired by wine

In the “Art in a Bottle” workshop, participants learn to decorate a Bordeaux bottle using material embossing with molds, stucco, pigments, gold leaf and raised lettering. The workshop is led by an expert, and participants create personalized glass decorations. During the workshop, participants can sample a selection of local wines. The experience combines creative work with an introduction to regional wines, but offers a different focus from a visit to the wine cellar. Ask the estate for information and arrange the workshop directly.

Include the pool and a bike ride in your plans

Le Fonti a San Giorgio’s pool is reserved for guests and is equipped with sun loungers and parasols. Ask the estate directly before your visit whether it is currently open.

Cycling may also play a part in your travel plans. A route described by a user and recorded in March 2022 passes through Tavarnelle, Marcialla, Montespertoli, San Quirico, Tavarnelle and Poggibonsi. After Turignano, this route includes one of two short, very steep climbs. The description also mentions wide-open views and roads that are quiet in some sections. As road conditions can change, check them before setting out.

If cycling is part of your itinerary, the route described is another specific aspect to consider when planning.

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