Tuscany is known all over the world for its incredible cuisine. With so many delicious options to choose from, you may find yourself somewhat confused about where to start! With a Tuscan food day tour however, you can really get to grips with all the tasty dishes this region has to offer as well as finding out about Tuscan food traditions. So, while staying at our beautiful Tuscan farmhouse rental, Villa Sensano, why not give your taste buds a real treat with a fantastic  Tuscan food tour.
Tuscany has some of the best wine producing regions in Italy, and is home to some truly notable wines such as the Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and of course the prestigious Super Tuscans. As well as these delicious wines, Tuscany also produces some incredible food too. With the rolling hills being abundant in farmland, olive groves and vineyards, it’s easy to see that using the ‘food of the earth’ really is the Tuscan way. The cuisine here is simple yet delicious, with some of the main specialities being cheese-, bread and olive oil .
Vegetable dishes are favoured, but meat plays a big part in the Tuscan diet too, particularly pork. Desserts are made with honey, fruit and ricotta, and like every other region in Italy, Tuscany has its own types of pasta too.
So where on earth do you begin? With some many delicious things to try, it’s hard to know what to go for first. Luckily, there are numerous food and wine tours available throughout Tuscany. Lead by an experienced guide, you can get the chance to find out more about Tuscan cuisine and of course, fill up on gourmet goodies at the same time! Why not try Taste of Tuscany Tours; run by self-confessed foodies, these tours give you a real immersion into local food culture and lifestyle. You can book an apartment at Villa Sensano and start from here for the amazing Tuscan food tour.
Tuscany is one of the most important olive oil regions and Villa Sensano sells his own, you can get involved in some cheese tasting and a local cheese farm, which produces two of Tuscany’s most famous cheeses; pecorino and ricotta. They also have balsamic vinegar, salami and gelato tours available too!
So from Villa Sensano you can reach all the places famous for the tuscan food!
You can take a visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano, which is famous for its saffron. Only 20 minuts separates you from this magical spice!
Well, is your mouth watering yet?! Whether you choose to take a Tuscany food tour or explore the various markets and wineries on your own, you’ll undoubtedly be blown away by how much Tuscan cuisine has to offer. Buon appetito!
