Ruffino provides you endless occasions to experience everything that wine has to offer, in the breathtaking setting of Ruffino Poggio Casciano estate.
We organize a variety of tours and tastings so that our guests can savor every aspect of our hospitality.
You will be welcomed by everything that Ruffino represents in the world: art, history, and the aromas and flavors of Tuscany at its most authentic. Our brand ambassador will introduce you to every aspect of the Poggio Casciano Estate and the exciting world of wine.
All of our tours end with a Ruffino wine tasting, paired with local delicacies.
Our tastings include barrel samplings to discover all the secrets of wine ageing and opportunities to taste historic vintages that elicit rare and timeless emotions.
Tours and tastings are available by appointment from Monday to Sunday
and include a walk through the historic cellars and tastings of a wide selection of Ruffino wines.
Tours are available in Italian and English. Tours are possible in French on request.
Creative Bravura
Savor a complete experience that blends the charm of winemaking with creative cuisine.
The tour includes visits to the vineyard and cellars. The tasting is held in two stages: four top Ruffino wines paired with a selection curated by our chef, followed by a tasting menu matched with wines at our Tre Rane restaurant.
Price: 150€
Duration: 3h
Mastery since 1877
An all-round experience to understand how Ruffino interprets the creative art of winemaking, from vineyard management to the end product.
The tour includes visits to the vineyard and cellars, where guests can taste the ageing wine straight from the barrels.
The tour culminates in tasting six flagship wines, paired with a special selection prepared by our Chef.
Price: 110€
Duration: 2h15
Tradition Reinvented
Retrace the history of Ruffino since 1877 in a constant circle of reinventing tradition, from Sangiovese to fine Tuscan blends.
The tour includes visits to the vineyard and cellars, culminating in tasting four wines in a comparison between prestigious limited-edition DOCGs and IGTs, all paired with a selection prepared by our Enoteca.
Price: 60€
Duration: 2h
Ruffino’s Style
Take a journey to discover the mastery of Ruffino. This experience includes a guided tour of the Poggio Casciano Estate and the cellars. The tour culminates in tasting three flagship wines, paired with a selection prepared by our Enoteca.
Price: 40€
Duration: 1h30
Tailored to you
Contact us at hospitality@ruffino.it and it will be our pleasure to style an unforgettable Ruffino experience just for you. We can organize:
- A vertical tasting of past vintages chosen directly by you from the striking Bottiglieria cellar at Poggio Casciano. Together we will reveal the history of Ruffino’s most iconic wines, such as Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, featuring the finest vintages starting with 1977, Greppone Mazzi - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Modus IGT Toscana
- A Cooking Class led by our chefs at Castello Ruffino at the Montemasso estate
- A masterclass curated by Ruffino for wine professionals and enthusiasts on topics such as organic winemaking, sustainability and wine marketing
Price: Upon request
Cooking Classes
Contact us at hospitality@ruffino.it and it will be our pleasure to organize for you cooking classes, held with expert cooks and food lovers in the picturesque setting of Castello Ruffino at the Montemasso estate. The classes are perfect for cookery enthusiasts and everyone who’s keen to find out the secrets of traditional Tuscan recipes, from fresh pasta to unsalted bread.
By the cooks’ side, you’ll prepare a complete menu paired with Ruffino wines. You’ll be the ones to cook under their expert guidance and in the uniquely special ambience of the castle.
During the class, there will be an opportunity to visit the historic cellars of the nearby Ruffino Poggio Casciano estate.
Price: Upon request
In the heart of the Tuscan countryside and easily accessible from the city.
Discover how to reach us.
| Florence | 12km | 28' |
| Pontassieve | 22km | 31' |
| Bagno a Ripoli | 8km | 15' |
| Grassina | 4,5km | 10' |
| Fiesole | 12km | 30' |
| Scandicci | 20km | 30' |
| Milan | 316km | 3h25' |
| Rome | 273km | 3h16' |