Tenuta Casanova
Tenuta Casanova
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Come on to discover the wine tasting in Tenuta Casanova and fun with Rita's cooking class. One day to appreciate the Tuscan wine, the extra virgin oil, the honey and Silvan's balsamic vinegar. In Tenuta Casanova, you will taste Silvano’s wines; Super Tuscany, Easy to Fall in Love and Chianti Classico, surrounded by beautiful and charmed Tuscan land.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- Nina W1 contributionWine tasting with lunchThis experience was incredible. Good and wine were absolutely delicious and the property is beautiful. Would definitely recommend a visit! We did the wine tasting and it came with a 4 course lunch that was absolutely next level. Thank you to these amazing people for treating us to such a beautiful experience!Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 13, 2023
- Kathy W2 contributionsAbsolutely wonderful in every way!Arriving at the farm we were immediately greeted by peacocks, peahens and the babies, ducks, roosters and chickens, a cat, a dog, fabulous views, perfectly ripe sangiovese grapes, a storybook ancient home, countless olive trees, rosemary bushes everywhere, and, of course, our wonderful host, Silvano! His life history is so interesting (a formet veterinarian), and he absolutely LOVES his life now producing fabulous organic wines, olive oil, honey, truffle oil, balsamic vinegar, etc. He and his wife live in a very beautiful part of Chianti (I'm not sure there is any part of Chianti that isn't beautiful, but this was exceptional!). We were a small group of 8 people and were treated to his tour of the grounds and a spectacular lunch, complete with a tasting of all the wines produced on this property, honey from his hives, truffle oil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. It was one of the best highlights of our entire trip to Italy!Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten September 29, 2023
- ricardo232016Springfield, Missouri70 contributionsWonderful Authentic ExperienceWe visited in September. 2023 . This is a beautiful and outstanding farm and winery. We had a wonderful lunch prepared by the wife (owner) preceded by a tour of the property and the cellars by the owner.Silvano. He is a former veterinarian who bought this property from the Catholic Church 30 years ago. He.was very knowledgeable and friendly. The owner’s son, Ricardo did our wine tasting during our lunch. He was very knowledgeable and fun as well. The lunch was outstanding. The wines were wonderful. The balsamic was remarkable .We shipped some of both home.. Highly recommend this for a great authentic experience.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 14, 2023
- fidelmaLiverpool, United Kingdom6 contributionsWhat a hidden gemOur tour guide brought us here and are we glad he did. A welcoming host took us through how he produces his sulphate free wine, aged balsamic, olive oil honey and lavender it was clear the production was based in love as well as commerce. Then we were treated to a fantastic lunch paired with their amazing products including white truffle. Don’t miss this experience you will never forget it!Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 11, 2023
- stephie18Philadelphia, Pennsylvania37 contributionsMy favorite part of Florence visitMy husband, son (21) and I went to Tenuta Casanova today and had the absolute best experience. The owner, Silvano, gave us a short tour of the vineyard and where the balsamic is aged. Then we had a home cooked lunch - made by his wife - while we tasted five different wines. The food was unbelievable and the wines were fantastic. We have been to Sonoma and Napa in California and this wine tasting and food paring blew those visits out of the water. We wanted to do a cooking class but it wasn’t offered, as it’s the winter. But we didn’t miss out because the lunch and wine pairing was so spectacular. This is a MUST do if visiting Florence or any of the surrounding towns in Tuscany.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 24, 2024
- Sam H1 contributionAmazing experience at an incredible farmThe wine and food were incredible. We learned a lot about the history of the vineyard and Leda was very nice and friendly. She did a great job explaining the foods and flavors we were enjoying. If you can find time to make the trip I highly recommend.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 23, 2024
- Nikki W3 contributionsSpectacular winery and lunch - Do not miss thisThis winery is spectacular and should be a 1st stop for anyone traveling through Tuscany. The lunch and wine were amazing as well as the tour of the property but the owners, Silvano and Rita and their son, are what really make it special. Make sure to make reservations to visit this winery and have lunch.Visited May 2024Traveled on businessWritten May 30, 2024
- Lora W2 contributionsBeautiful tour followed by lunch with familyThe most beautiful winery and farm in Tuscany. My family of 4 including 2 teenagers enjoyed learning about this beautiful family run farm and the delicious olive oil, balsamic and wine produced here. Everyone was warm and welcoming - like having Sunday lunch with your familia. Grazie!Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 1, 2024
- fotofanatic22Miami, Florida8 contributionsLovely wine and food experience, all things Tuscany!Fantastic! Everything we had from the wine to the balsamic to the food was beyond excellent. The owners and staff are so lovely. They had the most adorable baby peacocks when we visited as well. Definitely add this to your Chianti itinerary, you won’t regret it.Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten June 9, 2024
- dogmom1018Seaside, Oregon21 contributionsWonderful🇮🇹❤️The location is stunning, the farm beautiful, the cooking class was so much fun! The food turned out amazing and I cannot thank Ricardo and his Mom Rita for the fun and learnings. To Rita’s husband, the delight in learning the history of the farm and I can see the passion you all share for it. What a treat to learn and enjoy your space and our new friends from Australia who were in our class❤️ What an amazing experience ❤️ #chefskissVisited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 13, 2024
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KenRValencia
Valencia, Calif49 contributions
Sep 2020
My wife and I visited the winery in October 2019 and fell in love with Silvano's wines! We were so impressed with his passion and knowledge to say nothing about how great his wine and other products are. We are planning to return if COVID permits in the Spring.
We had an incredible "virtual tasting" yesterday and it was like being at Tenuta Casanova not on your computer monitor. Silvano shipped everything and we spent almost 2 hrs with him and Rita and one of our daughter's and son-in-law enjoying his wine to the fullest. Silvano made us feel like we were at the winery. We provided the pairings according to what Silvano suggested and truly had a wonderful time. It was an amazing afternoon in these crazy times of COVID. This is a must for everyone to do. We are also impressed by Silvano and Rita's humanitarian intrests, they are beautiful people! My wife and daughter and our other daughter's are going to try a "virtual cooking experience" with Rita next. I can only say Grazie Mile to you for this!
We had an incredible "virtual tasting" yesterday and it was like being at Tenuta Casanova not on your computer monitor. Silvano shipped everything and we spent almost 2 hrs with him and Rita and one of our daughter's and son-in-law enjoying his wine to the fullest. Silvano made us feel like we were at the winery. We provided the pairings according to what Silvano suggested and truly had a wonderful time. It was an amazing afternoon in these crazy times of COVID. This is a must for everyone to do. We are also impressed by Silvano and Rita's humanitarian intrests, they are beautiful people! My wife and daughter and our other daughter's are going to try a "virtual cooking experience" with Rita next. I can only say Grazie Mile to you for this!
Written September 13, 2020
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Kate S
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Jun 2022 • Couples
The entire experience with the Tenuta Casanova family was incredible, and was the highlight of our honeymoon in Italy. To start, we weren’t able to get a taxi to drive us approx. 1 hour from Florence to the farm/winery since there was a surprise taxi strike. My husband called and Silvano called his friend who’s in Florence to come pick us up at our hotel! The friend even coordinated with his brother to pick us up at the end of the day which was so incredibly kind. Once at the beautiful farm, we found ourselves greeted by Ricardo who showed us their two large female pigs and their 6 new piglets. He gave us a quick tour and then took us inside to meet his mother, Rita who taught us to make the most delicious foods. We made fresh bruschetta, three types of focaccia, tagliatelle, lasagna, peppers, and tiramisu for dessert. They were all great teachers and patiently taught us their technique, mixed with fun stories about their recent trip to the US. After we finished preparing the food, Ricardo took us on a tour of the winery which was lovely. It’s truly a beautiful place. We sampled the wines, award winning olive oil and enjoyed 30 year aged balsamic vinegar on gelato. Everything was incredible such that we ordered a case of wine and olive oil back to the US. The day was spectacular and we would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone able to make the trip.
Written July 2, 2022
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MassachusettsJim
massachusetts9 contributions
Jun 2022
We had heard from friends that praised Tenuta Casanova and wanted to see for ourselves. We couldn't have been more impressed. Silvano gladly accepted our reservation for a gourmet dinner and tour. By chance, we were the only family there that evening and were treated that morning, sadly, his resident peacock had lost his mate d to an amazing experience. We joined Silvano while he fed the animals and met his beloved cat who was grazing amidst the olive trees. He explained the history of the vineyard and landscape with enthusiasm as if he were sharing it for the first time. Sadly, that morning his resident peacock had lost its mate to a fox and was expressing his mourning on the roof above where we were dining. His love for his animals was apparent and touching. Our meal arrived in courses, each one exceeding the next. Riccardo and his sister served the meal and were open to our questions. He was keen to describe the dessert beforehand, which was gelato with a drizzle of 25 yr old balsamic. The more he described it the more our anticipation grew. As with life, a comic moment interrupted the planned proceedings. The gelato did, indeed, arrive but the balsamic was missing. Since Riccardo disappeared, we were left to stare at the gelato with some confusion and disappointment. Just as we lifted our spoons, we glimpsed Riccardo racing across the lawn waving his arms madly. In his hand was the much-anticipated balsamic. We laughed heartily together at the spectacle. It goes without saying that the balsamic lived up to the hype. Afterwards, we met with Silvano who offered us the option to ship products home to the States. This process was very congenial with no hard sell. The product did indeed arrive intact and as scheduled once we were home. Kudos to Francesca who labored behind the scenes to make this delicious meal. On our next trip to Italy, Tenuta Casanova will be one of our top destinations. Our sincere thanks and gratitude. Jim, Nora & Sophie
Written July 4, 2022
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Dominic V
Sydney, Australia34 contributions
May 2022
Tenuta Casanova will forever hold a special place in my and my (now) fiancé's heart given Ricardo, Rita and Silvano helped me organise a special proposal in their vineyards, followed by an elegant multi-course lunch with matching wines. The food was delicious (one of the best, if not the best, meal we had in two weeks touring Italy) and the wines brilliantly matched. We particularly enjoyed their sparkling white wine appropriately named Easy to Fall in Love. Whilst not on the cheaper side all of the organic wines and produce (balsamic vinegar, olive oil etc) are clearly made with great care and it reflects with excellent results. Thanks Ricardo, Rita and Silvano!
Written June 16, 2022
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Elena Bocchino
14 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Silvano and his staff were the perfect hosts. His knowledge about wine and balsamic vinegar far exceeded any expectations we had. The tour was wonderful, the tasting and food pairings were amazing and Rita’s lasagna was to die for! Next visit I want to take a cooking class! The scenery is spectacular! This is a must for wine lovers of all ages! ❤️❤️
Written July 25, 2022
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stephie18
Philadelphia, PA37 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
My husband, son (21) and I went to Tenuta Casanova today and had the absolute best experience. The owner, Silvano, gave us a short tour of the vineyard and where the balsamic is aged. Then we had a home cooked lunch - made by his wife - while we tasted five different wines. The food was unbelievable and the wines were fantastic. We have been to Sonoma and Napa in California and this wine tasting and food paring blew those visits out of the water. We wanted to do a cooking class but it wasn’t offered, as it’s the winter. But we didn’t miss out because the lunch and wine pairing was so spectacular. This is a MUST do if visiting Florence or any of the surrounding towns in Tuscany.
Written February 24, 2024
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Whitney S
Saint Louis, MO8 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Had the absolute best experience at Tenuta Casanova. Riccardo was fabulous and the lunch tasting was a highlight of our trip. Riccardo took us around the family’s beautiful property, patiently letting our 11 month old daughter look at all of their animals. After a short tour, we sat down for a private lunch tasting with incredible views and the most delicious food — bruschetta, traditional Tuscan salad, ham, fresh mozzarella, lasagna, cheeses and more. They also made a special pasta for our daughter. We tried some of the best wines we had during our trip to Tuscany. Can’t wait to return! Grazie Mille Riccardo!
Written August 22, 2024
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Nick Y
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Sep 2022 • Couples
We had a tour of the cellar and a lunch with paired wines. I have had several wine lunches in France before but this is the best by a mile!! You really feel welcome and the lunch is a very enjoyable experience in a great setting. The wines, balsamic and olive oil that is produced here is exceptional. I made several purchases and can’t wait to try them when I get home. If you are thinking of doing a lunch with paired wines give this a try you won’t be disappointed.
Written September 11, 2022
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Mary Lewis
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Jul 2023 • Business
Tenuta Casanova was beyond the finest of wineries that we have visited in Italy. The expertise that they have with wine and food is incredible!!! The beauty of the estate is beyond compare. We will be back. The balsamic vinaigrette that is 30 years old is a taste we will never forget!!
Written July 28, 2023
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Cathy
New York City, NY4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We visited Tenuta Casanova on the recommendation of our friends for our 25th Wedding Anniversary.
We had the privilege of having the owner, Silvano, guide us through a tour of his private cellars and sharing his passion for not only the organic wine he produces but we also sampled his aged balsamic vinegar and unbelievable extra virgin olive oil.
We enjoyed the most amazing lunch in the olive grove where Silvano paired his excellent wines with the most exquisite food made by his family in his home.
We highly recommend a visit to this unique, organic Vineyard - it’s a once in a lifetime experience!
We had the privilege of having the owner, Silvano, guide us through a tour of his private cellars and sharing his passion for not only the organic wine he produces but we also sampled his aged balsamic vinegar and unbelievable extra virgin olive oil.
We enjoyed the most amazing lunch in the olive grove where Silvano paired his excellent wines with the most exquisite food made by his family in his home.
We highly recommend a visit to this unique, organic Vineyard - it’s a once in a lifetime experience!
Written July 31, 2023
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Eva L
Vancouver, Canada
Do we have to make a reservation for wine tasting or can we drop in?
Written September 7, 2019
Better to make a reservation
Written November 29, 2019
Hi Dkanter59,
We are going to Tuscany in September and as part of our package, a cooking class at Tenuta Casanova is included. The value our agent claims is $300. Can you confirm?
Written May 21, 2018
Hi there. We plan to visit this winery in April. I was unable to locate a price for the wine tasting and lunch. Could anyone provide that? Thank you!
Written August 9, 2017
Look our website and send me an email soon
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Silvano
Written August 11, 2017
Can anyone tell me the range of prices for the wine? Also, do they only have reds, or are there some whites?
Written June 15, 2017
Pretty expensive, as all decent organic is, but I don’t have exact price. Consult them online.
Written November 22, 2017
Hi all-- wondering if anyone took the train from Florence into poggibonsi and found a taxi to Tenuta Casanova. Just wondering if it's possible. Thanks Everyone
Written September 28, 2015
Hi ,my husband & I are travelling to Tuscany in July this year. We will be driving through Castellina in Chianti and want to know if we can just call in to Tenuta Casanova . What is the cost and can you just call in for the "light lunch"? Thank you Peta.
Written February 7, 2015
Hello Peta!
We made the reservation through email
The cost was 50 Euros per person.
The road there is good and well signposted.
Very interesting and enjoyable visit.
Enjoy.
Written June 19, 2017
can you tell me how long was this cooking class and how much was it ? did you stay nearby or in Florence ? thank you so much
Written January 20, 2015
what is the cost for the cooking class for a group of 3 in October ?
Written January 13, 2015
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