The Countess' Lunch: Wine Tasting at Poggio ai Laghi in Chianti

Your experience at Poggio ai Laghi begins upon arrival, with a private vehicle transfer through the vineyard rows to the estate's barrel room. Here, in a private dining area set among the barrels, your lunch will be served.

A sommelier from the Poggio ai Laghi team will guide you through the meal, which is built around the story of Donna Ava and her seven handmaidens, local figures who symbolize strength and virtue. Each wine in the tasting represents one of these virtues, connecting the flavors to the history of the land.

The four-course menu includes:

Appetizer: Tuscan salami, finocchiona, prosciutto, pecorino cheese, and bruschetta with fresh tomato, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

First Course: Lasagna with a traditional Tuscan meat ragù.

Second Course: Roast pork loin with baked potatoes.

Dessert: Cantuccini biscuits served with Vin Santo.

Each course is paired with a glass of wine from the estate's collection. The tasting also includes a selection of the property's extra virgin olive oils (Classic, White Truffle, and Chili Pepper) and balsamic vinegars, such as the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and a red onion balsamic vinegar. The sommelier will explain the grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and aromas of each wine, adapting the details to your level of knowledge.

Children are welcome and will be served the same menu, with an alternative pasta dish available on request. They will be offered water and fruit juice instead of wine.

The wines served are Arella (Extra Dry Sparkling Cuvée), Firmina (Extra Dry Sparkling Rosé), Oletta (Chianti Riserva DOCG), Lucilla (Chianti Classico DOCG), Aranda and Donna Ava (Toscana Rosso IGT Supertuscans), Nina (Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG) and Arania (Toscana Bianco IGT). The 16:30 and 17:00 departures can be enjoyed as an early dinner with the same menu.