Brunello di Montalcino with bistecca alla fiorentina
Florence's defining wine-and-meat marriage: a thick Chianina T-bone seared over chestnut embers, paired with Brunello's iron-cherry spine and resolved tannins.
What to eat with the wines of Tuscany, and where the region food and wine meet.
Pairings to know in Tuscany
Chianti Classico with ribollita
Florentine cucina povera meets the regional everyday wine. Chianti Classico's bright Sangiovese acidity refreshes the bean stew's heaviness while its herbal lift ech
Super Tuscan with trippa alla fiorentina
Florence's offal classic finds a serious partner in Sangiovese-led Super Tuscans. The wine's structured tannin cuts through the long-stewed tripe while its herbal ar
Vin Santo with cantucci
The canonical Tuscan after-dinner ritual: dunk hard almond biscotti into a small glass of Vin Santo. The wine's apricot-and-walnut depth and oxidative rancio meet th
Chianti Classico with crostini di fegatini
The aperitivo Tuscan rite. Sour-cherry Sangiovese acidity cuts through chicken-liver fat while the wine's tobacco-and-herb register echoes the capers, anchovies and
Vernaccia di San Gimignano with lampredotto
Florence's working-class street-food meets the city's regional white. Vernaccia's almond-and-salt structure refreshes the brothy fourth-stomach sandwich while its hi
Chianti Rufina with pici al ragu
Cool-climate Chianti Rufina pairs precisely with hand-rolled pici and slow ragu. The high-altitude Sangiovese's sour-cherry lift refreshes the rich meat sauce while
Bolgheri Super Tuscan with dry-aged rib-eye
Florence's modern steakhouses plate dry-aged Chianina that demands Bolgheri's polished Cabernet weight. Graphite-cedar meets dry-aged beef umami.
Morellino di Scansano with wild boar pappardelle
Maremma's coastal Sangiovese partners the Tuscan boar that haunts the hillsides above its vineyards. Trattoria Mario plates the canonical Florentine pappardelle al c
Late-harvest sweet wine with schiacciata fiorentina
Florence's Carnival sweet bread, perfumed with orange and dusted with powdered sugar, leans on Vin Santo. Apricot-honey depth doubles the orange peel.
Taste it with the wine: food and wine experiences in Tuscany
Food and wine tastings, wine and cheese tastings and cellar visits you can book in Tuscany, best reviewed first.
Small-Group Tuscany Wine Tasting Safaris with Lunch / Dinner
Depart from Florence to eat and drink your way through Chianti, famous for red wines, cuisine, and stunning landscapes. Enjoy a Tuscan lunch or dinner and wine-tasting...
Florence: Mozzarella Cheese Making with Wine and food Tastings
Join a fun mozzarella-making class in Florence with wine tasting, local dishes and expert guidance in a small-group atmosphere. Let’s be honest: you didn’t come to Flo...
Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting
Visit two authentic wineries in the beautiful Chianti Hills during this half-day tour from Florence. Meet local winemakers, walk through stunning vineyards, and sample...
Semi Private tasting and Cheese-making Class in Florence
Small group with official cheese taster chef who will introduce you to the fantastic world of cheeses. Learn how to make your own fresh and unique cheese from scratch...
Truffle Hunting Experience Siena Tartufi
Ciao, I’m Alessandro, the owner of Siena Tartufi. I’m a truffle hunter from 25 years. I have 3 dogs, Moka and Freddie a Lagotto Romagnolo and Pepita, a black Labrador....
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Learn to make fresh pasta like the grandmothers of Italy during a class at a cooking school inside Florence's Medieval Tower. Learn every step of the cooking process w...
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What Tuscany's grapes pair with
From the pairings on our Tuscany bottle pages, the best match for each grape in a few kinds of food, with the bottle it comes from.
Sangiovese with game
Pappardelle al cinghiale
The game-leather signature meets Flaccianello's spice register.
Sangiovese with beef and red meat
Bistecca alla fiorentina
Modern Brunello structure for a thick T-bone.
Sangiovese with cheese
Aged hard cheese with dried fig
Sweet-savoury contrast with the wine's rancio.
Merlot with beef and red meat
Rib of beef, dry-aged with bone marrow
Beef umami and bone-marrow richness meet Masseto's polished depth.
Merlot with mushrooms and truffle
Aged Pecorino with truffle honey
Sweet umami amplifies the wine's cedar.
Merlot with pasta, pizza and grains
Pici al ragu
Hand-rolled pici and Sangiovese's lead role.
Cabernet Sauvignon with beef and red meat
Bistecca alla fiorentina
Cabernet weight and graphite mineral handle the T-bone.
Cabernet Sauvignon with mushrooms and truffle
Aged Pecorino with truffle honey
Sweet umami amplifies the wine's cedar.
Cabernet Sauvignon with pasta, pizza and grains
Pici al ragu
Hand-rolled pici and Sangiovese's lead role.
Cabernet Franc with beef and red meat
Bistecca alla fiorentina
Cabernet weight and graphite mineral handle the T-bone.
Cabernet Franc with mushrooms and truffle
Aged Pecorino with truffle honey
Sweet umami amplifies the wine's cedar.
Cabernet Franc with pasta, pizza and grains
Lasagna alla bolognese
Mid-weight Sangiovese-Bordeaux blend with lasagna.
Syrah with game
Wild boar with chocolate sauce
Game and dark fruit lock together.
Syrah with lamb
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
Syrah's herbal lift mirrors the rosemary marinade.
Syrah with beef and red meat
Bistecca alla fiorentina
Sangiovese-Cabernet for a T-bone.
Chardonnay with chicken and white meat
Pollo arrosto with rosemary
Roast chicken with oak-aged Chardonnay.
Chardonnay with mushrooms and truffle
Mushroom risotto
Hazelnut and wet stone marry the porcini.
Chardonnay with cheese
Pecorino fresco with honey
Fresh sheep cheese with stone-fruit notes.
Book wine experiences in Tuscany
Small-Group Tuscany Wine Tasting Safaris with Lunch / Dinner
Depart from Florence to eat and drink your way through Chianti, famous for red wines, cuisine, and stunning landscapes. Enjoy a Tuscan lunch or dinner and wine-tasting...
Tuscany Wines & Lunch: Montepulciano & Montalcino Experience
Discover Tuscany’s charm on a wine tour from Florence. Visit Montepulciano, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch with wine, and explore Pienza and Montalcino.
Small Group Tuscany Vespa Tour Medieval Villages Winery Lunch
No Experience Required Explore the Tuscan wine country on a Vespa, ride through vineyards, olive groves and panoramic hills, visit a winery, enjoy lunch and guided win...
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Food Pairing in Tuscany, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Tuscany for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Tuscany is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Tuscany estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Tuscany cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Tuscany tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Tuscany?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Tuscany rewards trust.