The art of wine harvesting in Tuscany is treated with great reverence and can be something that tourists can enjoy getting involved in if they are planning a holiday here during the autumn months!
Everywhere you look in Tuscany; from the hills of Montepulciano to San Gimignano, it’s highly likely you’ll spot a vineyard or at least clusters of grape vines which families and local neighbourhoods come together to harvest.
Tourists have a wide range of wonderful accommodation to choose from all across Tuscany where you can witness the interesting process of turning ripened grapes into delicious red, white and rose wines. Why not stay in a beautiful luxury villa in San Gimignano where you can be close to all the action!
Everywhere you look in Tuscany; from the hills of Montepulciano to San Gimignano, it’s highly likely you’ll spot a vineyard or at least clusters of grape vines which families and local neighbourhoods come together to harvest.
Tourists have a wide range of wonderful accommodation to choose from all across Tuscany where you can witness the interesting process of turning ripened grapes into delicious red, white and rose wines. Why not stay in a beautiful luxury villa in San Gimignano where you can be close to all the action!
The time for the ‘Vendemmia’ or the grape harvest is in Autumn when the rolling Tuscan hills are speckled with beautiful rusty oranges, rich reds and golden yellow leaves.
Expert farmers who have harvested grapes for years can tell just by looking and tasting the grape, hoping for the right level of sweetness. With the proper insurance and permits, tourists from all over the world come to help small towns and villages to pick the grapes.
It’s a fantastic way to learn about the local food, wine and culture of the area and you’re often treated with a tasty lunch of crusty breads, local cheese and salamis and perhaps a hearty stew or soup to keep your strength up during a busy day!
Expert farmers who have harvested grapes for years can tell just by looking and tasting the grape, hoping for the right level of sweetness. With the proper insurance and permits, tourists from all over the world come to help small towns and villages to pick the grapes.
It’s a fantastic way to learn about the local food, wine and culture of the area and you’re often treated with a tasty lunch of crusty breads, local cheese and salamis and perhaps a hearty stew or soup to keep your strength up during a busy day!
Many wine tour specialists can book this opportunity for you, or for those that would rather learn about wine in a less physical way then there are numerous tours available; including the Vernaccia Wine Route and the wine and olive trail of Costa Etruschi.
Of course, there’s a huge range of wine festivals around the months of October, November and December when local communities celebrate a good harvest and visitors are more than welcome to join in the festivities! Examples of these are the Festa dell ‘Uva e del Vino in Chiusi, Siena, and ‘Festa dell' Uva in Impruneta, Florence or ‘Festa dell ‘Uva’ in Capoliveri on Elba Island.
Read through our related articles on the actual wine making process and learn about how the best quality wines are made from the best quality grapes; which are perfectly matured and have the right balance between sugar, acids and other grape elements. Tuscany’s wine has earned a superb reputation; many have been awarded with the DOCG and DOC Italian wine quality labels. Be inspired to book your wine trail of Tuscany today!
Of course, there’s a huge range of wine festivals around the months of October, November and December when local communities celebrate a good harvest and visitors are more than welcome to join in the festivities! Examples of these are the Festa dell ‘Uva e del Vino in Chiusi, Siena, and ‘Festa dell' Uva in Impruneta, Florence or ‘Festa dell ‘Uva’ in Capoliveri on Elba Island.
Read through our related articles on the actual wine making process and learn about how the best quality wines are made from the best quality grapes; which are perfectly matured and have the right balance between sugar, acids and other grape elements. Tuscany’s wine has earned a superb reputation; many have been awarded with the DOCG and DOC Italian wine quality labels. Be inspired to book your wine trail of Tuscany today!
Photo credits
picture 2: Stefan Kühn / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: H. Hoffmeister / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 2: Stefan Kühn / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: H. Hoffmeister / CC BY-SA 3.0
