Enjoy and smell the genuine flavour of Tuscany, warmly welcomed in a typical Florentine familiar atmosphere. In the ancient centre of Florence, inside a building dating back to the XV century, at a small historical wine house, the best quality selection of Tuscan wines will be presented and served to you, together with handicraft seasoned salami, bruschettas with a variety of extra virgin olive oils, delicious homemade canapés and a range of the best Tuscan pecorino cheeses, served with flavoured jellies. Guided by Francesco and Sara’s competence and passion, you will taste typical products and prestigious wines coming from Tuscan exclusive productions only, which can be rarely found elsewhere:
EX.1	The taste of Tuscany: Guided wine tasting dinner with Tuscany Superior White Wines, Chianti Classico and “D.O.P.” typical products

Season: From May 2009 - All year round - Everyday, except Sundays and holidays Meeting: 19:30

• Vernaccia di San Gimignano - Superior white wine produced in the Siena area, classic and unique, dry, flat and still, 100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano grapes. This wine is served with toasted home-made Tuscan bread (“bruschette”) and extra virgin olive oil from the Florentine hills, together with a precious selection of biologic extra virgin olive oils, flavoured with hot pepper, porcini mushrooms and truffle. • Vermentino - Superior white wine from the Maremma hills, coppery, dry, still and rather dense, 100% Vermentino grapes. This wine is served with three Tuscan “d.o.p.” pecorino cheeses, each one of a different ripening, paired with jellies (flavoured with vin santo, vernaccia, chianti classic) and honey (flavoured with truffle). • 2006 Vintage Chianti Classico – Red wine coming from the renowned hills of the unmistakable Chianti Classico area, dry and dense, 85% Sangiovese grapes and 15% Colorino black malvasia grapes. This wine is served with the famous Tuscan salamis of the Casentino region (ripe Tuscan raw ham, classic Tuscan salami, typical finocchiona or Tuscan “sbriciolona”) and with assorted canapés (tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese, Tuscan chicken liver sauce, truffle and cheese, fresh tomatoes)
The dinner do not operate from 6 to 20 August, on December 25 and January 1st	Include: tasting of three wines (as above described) and of typical products (as above described), served with water, salad and fresh fruits. Our skilled staff will guide you through the tasting. € 29,00 per person

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The taste of Tuscany: Guided wine tasting dinner with Tuscany Superior Red Wines, Chianti Classico and “D.O.P.” typical products

Season: From May 2009 - All year round - Everyday, except Sundays and holidays Meeting: 19:30

• Vino Bolgheri – Superior red wine from the Tuscan Maremma area, dense and fruity raspberry flavour or flowers smelling, but also strongly persistent, made of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, 25% Merlot and 25% Sirah grapes. This wine is served with toasted home-made Tuscan bread (“bruschette”) and extra virgin olive oil from the Florentine hills, together with a precious selection of biologic extra virgin olive oils, flavoured with hot pepper, porcini mushrooms and truffle. • Vino Chianti Classico Riserva - Superior red wine coming from the famous hills of the Chianti Classico, a typical 100% Sangiovese wine with special and unique features. This wine is served with three Tuscan “d.o.p.” pecorino cheeses, each one of a different ripening, paired with jellies (flavoured with vin santo, vernaccia, chianti classic) and honey (flavoured with truffle). • Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Superior red wine from the Val di Chiana characterised by unique smell and body, 90% Prugnolo gentile grapes and 10% Colorino grapes. This wine is served with the famous Tuscan salamis of the Casentino region (ripe Tuscan raw ham, classic Tuscan salami, typical finocchiona or Tuscan “sbriciolona”) and with assorted canapés (tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese, Tuscan chicken liver sauce, truffle and cheese, fresh tomatoes)

The dinner do not operate from 6 to 20 August, on December 25 and January 1st Include: tasting of three wines (as above described) and of typical products (as above described), served with water, salad and fresh fruits. Our skilled staff will guide you through the tasting. € 35,00 per person

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Secrets and taste of original Italian “Caffé Espresso” (Italian Espresso Coffee) Guided tasting of espresso coffee, cappuccino, homemade biscuits and special receipts

Season: From May 2009 - All year round except August - Tuesdays and Fridays Meeting: 15:00

Let your senses indulge in an unforgettable journey through the aroma of the true Italian “espresso” coffee. A break of pleasure to discover of the secrets of aromatic coffee blends and most irresistible and tempting preparations: Mocaccino, Nocciolino, Caramellino and other delicatessen/specialities. An expert will welcome you in the most famous Coffee-Store in the historic centre of Florence, also specialised in biological coffee, disclosing you the features of different coffee qualities and different roasting. He/She will show you how to use the famous “espresso” and “moka” machines properly and will transform you into a passionate connoisseur of this scented drink. You will taste and appreciate the differences between two types of coffee: aromatic notes of Arabica coffee and density of Robusta coffee. You will enjoy the true and irresistible Italian “cappuccino” and its finely whipped cream, served with delicious homemade biscuits. An Italian lifestyle experience, whose aroma can follow you back home or at your friends’ home, thanks to a package of prestigious personalized blend, exclusively prepared for you by our Coffee-Store expert.

The coffee tasting do not operate from 12 to 20 August, on December 25 and January 1st Include: Expert assistance, tasting of two types of espresso coffee, Cappuccino, homemade biscuits. € 15,00 per person