Guided Cheese and Wine Pairing at Poggio ai Laghi in San Gimignano

This tasting experience takes place in the indoor rooms of a historic enoteca just a few steps from the center of San Gimignano. Your host, a sommelier from the Poggio ai Laghi team, will guide you through a series of carefully selected pairings designed to show how wine and cheese interact.

You will explore the balance between structure, intensity, and aging. The sommelier will present each wine, explaining its grape varieties, production, and aromas, adapting the details to your level of knowledge. Rather than a fixed menu, you'll be encouraged to try different combinations and share your impressions.

The tasting includes six wines:

Arella, a Cuvée Extra Dry sparkling wine

Firmina, a Rosé Extra Dry sparkling wine

Oletta, a Chianti Riserva DOCG

Lucilla, a Chianti Classico DOCG

Aranda, a Toscana Rosso IGT (Supertuscan)

Vin Santo dessert wine served with cantuccini

Each wine is accompanied by a platter of Tuscan products. You'll sample a rich selection of cheeses, including fresh, semi-aged, aged, and blue-veined Pecorino, alongside Parmigiano. The board is completed with finocchiona, Tuscan prosciutto, bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil, and bread with a tasting of classic, white truffle, and chili-infused extra virgin olive oils. You will also taste Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and a red onion balsamic.