Victorian Riverside Forest Picnic & Wine Tasting in San Gimignano

Enjoy an elegant Victorian-style picnic

In the private forest of a Tuscan winery estate near San Gimignano, a slow-flowing river runs beneath tall trees that provide natural shade and a sense of peaceful seclusion. It is here — away from the dining room, away from the terrace, away from the vineyard rows — that the Victorian Riverside Picnic takes place. The setup is deliberately elegant: blankets, decor, and a full laid table in the forest, styled after the carefully planned outdoor gatherings of the Victorian era. The menu follows the setting: truffle crostino, panzanella, pappa al pomodoro, roast porchetta, and cantuccini, all paired with a guided tasting of 10 wines, three olive oils, and Balsamic Vinegar Gold Reserve. Available every day of the year.

Itinerary

• Arrival and welcome at the winery estate near San Gimignano
• Escorted to the private forest setting beside the river
• Seated at the Victorian-style picnic setup under the shade of tall trees
• Appetizers: Tuscan cured meats, cheeses, bruschetta, truffle crostino, and schiacciata, with first wine pairings
• Guided wine tasting: 10 wines, three olive oils, balsamic vinegar
• First course: Panzanella and pappa al pomodoro
• Main course: Roast porchetta with grilled vegetables
• Dessert: Cantuccini with sweet dessert wine
• End of experience

What is included

• Exclusive access to a private forest area beside the river
• Elegant Victorian-style picnic setup: blankets, laid table, and decorative elements
• Full picnic menu:
  • Appetizers: Tuscan cured meats, Tuscan cheeses, bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil, bruschetta with fresh tomato, truffle crostino, crispy schiacciata flatbread
  • First course: Panzanella with fresh garden vegetables and pappa al pomodoro
  • Main course: Roast porchetta with grilled vegetables
  • Dessert: Cantuccini with sweet dessert wine
  • Water: Still or sparkling mineral water (Panna or San Pellegrino)
• Guided tasting of 10 wines:
  • Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
  • Chianti DOCG
  • Chianti Classico DOCG
  • Morellino di Scansano DOCG
  • Super Tuscan Baldassarre (Cabernet, Merlot, Sangiovese)
  • Super Tuscan Cavaliere (Sangiovese & Merlot)
  • Super Tuscan Bartolomeo (Sangiovese & Cabernet)
  • Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
  • Rosé
• Olive oil tasting: extra virgin, truffle-flavored, and spicy pepper
• Balsamic Vinegar Gold Reserve tasting

Highlights

A Private Forest, Not a Terrace. The setting is unlike any other in this portfolio — a secluded riverside forest with natural shade, birdsong, and a slow-flowing river. The scenery is the experience as much as the food.

Victorian Elegance in the Wild. The setup draws from the Victorian tradition of carefully planned outdoor gatherings: elegant decor, laid table, and blankets, bringing a sense of occasion to what is otherwise pure nature.

Truffle, Porchetta, Panzanella. The menu is the most distinct in the entire lunch portfolio — truffle crostino, panzanella with garden vegetables, pappa al pomodoro, and roast porchetta replace the standard lasagna and roast meat of every other format.

Away from Everything. With tall trees blocking the heat, a river providing ambient sound, and no other visitors present, this is one of the most private and atmospheric settings available in San Gimignano.

Available Every Day, All Year. Eight session times daily — from 10am to 5pm — make this the most flexible booking in the portfolio. Note: in case of extreme temperatures, the winery reserves the right to move the experience indoors.

Meeting point

• After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.