Private Sunset Dinner and Wine Tasting at Poggio ai Laghi in Monteriggioni

Your evening begins when an exclusive vehicle meets you on arrival, escorting you along a quiet path through the vineyards as the sun sets over the hills. A private guide will lead you to a table set just for you among the vines.

The experience is built around the story of Countess Ava and her seven handmaidens, the figures who inspire the Poggio ai Laghi wine collection. A sommelier will guide you through the tasting, explaining how each wine represents a chapter of this local legend. They will detail the grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and food pairings for each glass, adapting the conversation to your level of knowledge.

Your tasting includes eight estate wines:

Arella – Spumante Cuvée Extra Dry

Firmina – Spumante Rosé Extra Dry

Oletta – Chianti Riserva DOCG

Lucilla – Chianti Classico DOCG

Aranda – Supertuscan IGT

Donna Ava – Toscana Rosso IGT

Nina – Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Arania – IGT Bianco Toscana

You will also sample signature extra virgin olive oils (Classic, White Truffle, and Chili Pepper) and two balsamic vinegars: a Gold Selection Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and the Lacrime Viola red onion balsamic.

The four-course dinner menu features:

Appetizers: Tuscan salami, finocchiona, Tuscan cured ham, pecorino cheese, and bruschetta with fresh tomato, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

First Course: Lasagna with traditional Tuscan meat ragù.

Main Course: Barbecue.

Dessert: Cantuccini served with Vin Santo dessert wine.

For younger participants, water and fruit juice are served instead of wine, with alternative pasta dishes available upon request. In case of bad weather, the dinner will be moved indoors to the barrel rooms.