Tasting
Imagine crossing the threshold of a cozy store in the heart of the picturesque old town of Arezzo, Tuscany. The scent of olive oil, artisanal sauces and jams caresses your nostrils as you enter, and the friendly atmosphere of the store makes you feel immediately at ease. Welcome to a multi-sensory tasting that will explore Tuscan delights, a culinary journey that will engage your palate, sense of smell, and sight. Act One: The Wine The tasting begins with wine, because in Tuscany, wine is an ingrained tradition. An expert sommelier welcomes you and guides you through a selection of prestigious Tuscan labels. The glass resonates with the ruby red hues of Chianti, and the fruity aroma with hints of cherry makes you anticipate the flavors that will follow. The mouth is enveloped in velvety texture and soft tannins. Continue with a Brunello di Montalcino, the quintessential Tuscan red wine, which lulls you into an embrace of elegance, with hints of ripe red fruits and vanilla. These wines pair perfectly with Tuscan cuisine, and the expert sommelier explains how to pair them with your favorite dishes. Act Two: Olive Oil After exploring the treasures of Tuscan vineyards, it’s time to dive into the world of olive oil. A scent of freshly cut grass and fresh olives envelops the air as you taste extra virgin oils from various local olive groves. The first sip of oil is an explosion of freshness, with herbaceous and spicy notes. Each oil variant tells a different story, from the delicacy of a Tuscan oil made with Leccino to the peppery undertones of an oil made with Moraiolo. The oil sommelier explains how to recognize the nuances and scents of each oil and how to use them to enhance the flavors of dishes. Act Three: I Sughi After exploring the world of olive oil, you dive into the richness of Tuscan sauces. A table set with crispy Tuscan crostini awaits, and an experienced cook introduces you to sauces prepared with passion and high-quality ingredients. The fresh tomato sauce releases an enveloping scent of basil and roasted garlic. The first forkful gives you an explosion of flavor, with the sweetness of ripe tomatoes mingling with the freshness of olive oil. Wild boar sauce is a riot of wild flavors, with a rich, savory texture that honors the Tuscan tradition. The porcini mushroom sauce makes you feel immersed in the forest, with its earthy, enveloping flavor. The cook explains the origins and preparation techniques of these sauces, and teaches you how to pair them with different varieties of fresh Tuscan pasta. Act Four: Jams The tasting culminates with a sweet surprise: Tuscan jams. The fruity scent of homemade jams fills the air. You taste the fig jam, with its enveloping sweetness and hint of cinnamon. Orange marmalade transports you to a blooming citrus grove, with its vibrancy and perfectly balanced acidity. Cherry marmalade is an ode to the freshness of berries, with its intense ripe fruit note.
An expert explains how these jams are prepared using traditional methods and how they can be paired with cheeses and desserts to create a unique taste experience. Epilogue: The Tuscany Souvenir After completing this culinary adventure, you find yourself in a store full of local products. You can take home a tangible memento of this unique experience. Choose from select wines, bottles of olive oil, artisanal sauces and jams to bring a piece of Tuscany into your kitchen. In a thousand words, this tasting in Arezzo is a sensory journey that allows you to discover the richness and variety of Tuscan flavors. In a cozy setting in the heart of the historic center, you will immerse yourself in the world of wine, olive oil, sauces and jams, guided by experts who passionately share their knowledge. It is an experience that engages all the senses and will leave you with tasty memories of an authentic gastronomic journey in Tuscany.
BORGUNTO TASTINGS
FULL TASTING
TITLE: WINE TASTING IN THE HISTORIC CENTER WHEN: Every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., last available time to book tasting is 7 p.m. DURATION: About 1 hour WHERE: In the main square of Arezzo: Piazza Grande! INTRO: A unique food and wine experience.
Description:
In the heart of the vineyards, where the sun caresses the vines and the wind whispers ancient secrets, an age-old art is revealed: wine tasting. It is a ritual that dances between the past and the present, a harmony of sensations that unravels between wooden barrels and crystal goblets.
The first sip is a journey, a sensory journey that embraces the taste with the same intensity with which the wind caresses the grapes. The gentle embrace of the grape, followed by the lively dance of acidity that awakens the palate. Then, the texture of the tannins, like the fabric of a compelling story that slowly unravels and envelops you completely.
All accompanied by the sublime flavor of our typical truffle and other products, a unique experience, out of the ordinary and not expected to be found in the historic center of a famous city, on the contrary, in the boundless countryside. Guests will have the pleasure of tasting:
-1 Goblet of Chianti Rosso DOCG
-1 Goblet of Chianti Riserva DOCG
-1 Goblet of Chianti Rosato IGT
-Bruschetta with Borgunto EVO oil
-Bruschetta with Borgunto truffle mayonnaise
-Popcorn with Borgunto truffle
-Formaggio with Borgunto truffle honey Participants: minimum 1 to maximum 10
Location: Via Borgunto, n.7, Piazza Grande, Arezzo
Fee: €30
Participants: NOT suitable for children under 18
N.B: Cancellation must be made within 48 hours prior to the start of the experience. The experience is not difficult for people with disabilities to access. Pets allowed, wi-fi available.
Parking Sant’Agostino :
guarded garage that is a 7-minute walk away affiliated with us at Via Pietro Aretino n9. It costs 15€ for 24h and is open from 6 am to midnight. Does not accept reservations. Parking Pietri : tourist parking on the street where the last section is free and is located at 35 Via Giuseppe Pietri. Halfway down the parking lot is the escalator to comfortably re-enter the historic center. The distance is an 8-minute walk. You have to park first and walk there as the historic center is completely closed to traffic.
WHEN: Every day from 10am to 8pm, last time available to book tastings is 7pm. DURATION: approximately 1 hour WHERE: In the main square of Arezzo: Piazza Grande! INTRO: A unique food and wine experience. Description:
In the heart of the vineyards, where the sun caresses the vines and the wind whispers ancient secrets, a thousand-year-old art is revealed: wine tasting. It is a ritual that dances between the past and the present, a harmony of sensations that unfolds between wooden barrels and crystal glasses.
The first sip is a journey, a sensorial journey that embraces the taste with the same intensity with which the wind caresses the bunches. The sweet embrace of the blend, followed by the lively dance of acidity that awakens the palate. Then, the texture of the tannins, like the fabric of a compelling story that slowly reveals itself and envelops you completely.
All accompanied by the sublime flavor of our typical truffle and non-truffle products, a unique experience, out of the ordinary and which one would not expect to find in the historic center of a famous city, on the contrary, in the boundless countryside. Guests will have the pleasure of tasting:
-1 Glass of Chianti Rosso DOCG
-1 Glass of Chianti Riserva DOCG
-1 Glass of Chianti Rosato IGT
-Bruschetta with Borgunto EVO oil
-Bruschetta with Borgunto truffle mayonnaise
-Borgunto truffle popcorn
-Cheese with Borgunto truffle honey Participants: from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 10
Location: Via Borgunto, n.7, Piazza Grande, Arezzo
Fee: €30
Participants: NOT suitable for children under 18
N.B: Cancellation must take place within 48 hours before the start of the experience. The experience is not difficult to achieve for people with disabilities.
Pets allowed, wi-fi available.
Parking Sant’Agostino:
secure garage which is a 7 minute walk away which has an agreement with us in Via Pietro Aretino n9. It costs €15 for 24 hours and is open from 6am to midnight. Does not accept reservations. Pietri Parking: tourist parking on the street where the last section is free and is located in Via Giuseppe Pietri 35. In the middle of the car park there is an escalator to easily return to the historic center. The distance is 8 minutes on foot. You must park first and reach us on foot as the historic center is completely closed to traffic.
THE IDEAL APERITIVO Borgunto is a farm located in the Chianti area near Arezzo. We are involved in the production and sale of typical Tuscan products at km0, such as wines, olive oil, pasta sauces, truffle products and jams.
Borgunto Chianti Products, the Tuscan company that embodies authenticity and passion for high-quality local products. With roots firmly planted in the picturesque Chianti region, Borgunto stands out for offering a diverse and fine range of products, each carrying the unique character and tradition of Tuscany. Guests will have the pleasure of tasting: -1 Goblet of Chianti Rosato IGT
-Bruschetta with Borgunto truffle mayonnaise
-Bruschetta with Borgunto truffle butter
-Popcorn with Borgunto white truffle
-Borgunto truffle honey
Participants: a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 10
Location: Via Borgunto, No. 7, Piazza Grande, Arezzo
Fee: €15
Participants: NOT suitable for children under 18
N.B: Cancellation must be made within 48 hours prior to the start of the experience.
Borgunto is a farm located in the Chianti area, near Arezzo. We deal with the production and sale of typical Tuscan products at km0, such as wines, oil, pasta sauces, truffle products and jams.
Borgunto Chianti Products, the Tuscan company that embodies authenticity and passion for high quality local products. With roots firmly anchored in the picturesque Chianti region, Borgunto stands out for offering a diverse and fine range of products, each bearing the unique character and tradition of Tuscany. Guests will have the pleasure of tasting: -1 Glass of Chianti Rosato IGT
-Bruschetta with Borgunto truffle mayonnaise
-Bruschetta with Borgunto truffle butter
-Popcorn with Bianchetto Borgunto truffle
-Cheese with Borgunto truffle honey
Participants: from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 10
Location: Via Borgunto, n.7, Piazza Grande, Arezzo
Fee: €15
Participants: NOT suitable for children under 18
N.B: Cancellation must take place within 48 hours before the start of the experience.
Send us a message, filling out the form below, if you would like to try the tasting. We will contact you back to arrange a date together.
