Turignano: Wine, Craft and Cycling

Le Fonti a San Giorgio, an estate run by the Giovannelli family, is associated with Turignano. Wine and olive oil production, a glass workshop, dining in the garden and a described cycling route offer different ways to enjoy local food and drink, explore craftsmanship and get active. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Turignano, it may help to first decide which experiences you want to shape your stay: a tasting, creating something yourself or a cycling route with a steep section.

Agriculture and produce

The estate covers 60 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woodland. 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 wines are made and aged in the cellar. The estate uses organic methods in olive oil production: only products of natural origin are used, leaving no residues in the olive oil. The estate also applies the principles of integrated farming. The vineyards, olive groves and woodland therefore form part of the agricultural context behind the products.

Tasting in the wine cellar

A visit to the wine cellar includes a tasting of the estate’s own Chianti and IGT wines, as well as extra virgin olive oil. Typical local products, cheese and Tuscan salami are also served. So the offering is not limited to wine: olive oil and accompanying food are also part of the visit. Ask the estate about the arrangements before making firm plans for a visit to the wine cellar.

Glass design with “Art in a Bottle”

The “Art in a Bottle” workshop has a different focus. Participants learn to decorate a Bordeaux bottle by embossing materials with moulds, stucco, pigments, gold leaf and relief lettering. Expert guidance is provided, and participants create personalised glass decorations. Participants can also sample a selection of local wines during the workshop. Unlike the wine cellar visit, the focus here is on creating something yourself, while wine tasting is an optional addition. If you would like to include the workshop in your stay, ask the estate for information and details of the arrangements.

Dinner in the garden

Le Fonti a San Giorgio hosts dinners in the garden every week. The menu features wood-fired oven pizza, focaccia and a variety of pizzas. If you are planning to attend one of these dinners, check current availability with the estate.

A cycling route with steep sections

Cycling offers another way to experience your stay. On the “Tavarnelle-Marcialla-Montespertoli-San Quirico-Tavarnelle-Poggibonsi” route, described by a user in March 2022, one of two short, very steep climbs comes after Turignano. The route description mentions wide-ranging views and roads with little traffic in some sections. As road conditions can change, check them before setting off.

Compared with the activities involving wine, food and glass design, the cycling route adds a focus on physical activity. This difference can provide a practical guide when looking for a holiday apartment: would you like your stay to focus more on tastings and creative activities, or would you also like to plan a ride with a steep section?

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