A curated selection of experiences is available for guests staying at Dimora Ghirlandaio.
A stay at Dimora Ghirlandaio is an invitation to discover Tuscany through its most authentic flavors. Just outside Florence, amidst Tuscany’s vineyards, olive groves and cypress-lined paths, the landscape reveals its true essence: the gentle curves of the hills, the changing light of the seasons, and the serene rhythm of country life.
THE ESSENCE OF TUSCANY: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL TASTING
The tasting of Dimora Ghirlandaio’s extra virgin olive oil, led by our Farm Manager Clemente Pellegrini Strozzi, expresses the profound bond between the estate and its land. Through his insights, the experience becomes a journey into tradition, revealing how harvesting, pressing and preservation contribute to creating an oil of remarkable purity and personality. Ancient techniques and contemporary practices intertwine, giving life to an oil with an intense, harmonious aroma, the result of agriculture that respects and enhances the territory.
A sensorial tasting will guide you through the oil’s fragrance, structure and balance, unveiling the nuances that shape its identity. The experience continues with pairings designed to highlight its role in Tuscan cuisine: basil pesto from the estate’s garden, local fresh cheeses, rustic bread and seasonal vegetables offer the opportunity to understand how the oil interacts with every ingredient.
In an elegant and discreet setting, the tasting becomes a moment of culture and convivial pleasure.
GASTRONOMIC ITINERARIES THROUGH THE CHIANTI REGION
The evocative beauty of the Tuscan countryside is defined by silver olive groves and rows of vines that follow the contours of the Florentine hills. Set in the heart of this landscape, Dimora Ghirlandaio offers the opportunity to visit selected farms and taste products that reflect long-standing traditions and time-honored craftsmanship.
Amid enchanting vistas and villages shaped by Etruscan and medieval history, each excursion becomes a harmonious pause, a chance to explore the methods, gestures and flavors that have helped make Tuscany renowned worldwide as a land of culture and authenticity.
WINE TOURS IN TUSCANY’S
FINEST WINERIES
Some of Italian most extraordinary wines come from Chianti. Expert vineyard care, and the art of vinification and aging contribute to creating labels appreciated for generations.
During a stay at Dimora Ghirlandaio, private visits to selected wineries can be arranged, offering the opportunity to discover their most notable productions. Winemakers or sommeliers will guide extraordinary Chianti wine tastings, sharing the traditions and stories that make this territory truly unique.
TAILORED GOURMET EXPERIENCES
Truffles, artisan cheeses, cured meats and seasonal produce express the richness and variety of the Tuscan countryside. Through curated visits to trusted local artisans nestled in the surrounding countryside, Dimora Ghirlandaio creates gastronomic experiences dedicated to those who wish to deepen their understanding of local flavors.
