Discover Turignano: wine, glass design and cycling

Turignano is associated with Le Fonti a San Giorgio. The estate’s profile ranges from wine and olive oil to tastings and creative glass design; a cycling route described by a user also mentions a steep section after Turignano. When choosing where to stay, it is worth considering the different highlights: farm products, a guided workshop or cycling.

Wine, olive oil and landscape

The Le Fonti a San Giorgio estate covers 60 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woodland. The Giovannelli family runs the estate and has produced Chianti DOCG wine and extra virgin olive oil for three generations. Le Fonti a San Giorgio follows integrated farming principles. The olive oil is also produced using ecological practices; only products of natural origin are used, leaving no residues in the olive oil. The estate’s agriculture and varied grounds are therefore part of the picture, alongside its finished products.

Tastings and dinners

Le Fonti a San Giorgio offers a cellar tour with tastings of its own Chianti and IGT wines and extra virgin olive oil. These are served with typical local products, including cheese and Tuscan salami. Wines are produced and aged in the cellar, making production and tasting two aspects of the estate. Contact Le Fonti a San Giorgio for information and to arrange a visit.

The estate holds dinners in the garden every week. The menu features wood-fired oven pizza, focaccia and various pizzas. Check with the estate for current availability if you would like to include this in your plans.

Glass design workshop

In the “Art in a Bottle” workshop, participants learn how to decorate a Bordeaux bottle by embossing the material. The process uses moulds, stucco, pigments, gold leaf and raised lettering. The workshop is led by an expert, and participants create personalised glass decorations. Participants can also sample a selection of local wines during the workshop. Unlike a tasting alone, the focus here is on creating something yourself. Contact the estate for information about the arrangements.

Guest pool

The pool at Le Fonti a San Giorgio is reserved for guests of the estate and is equipped with sun loungers and parasols.

Cycling around Turignano

On the “Tavarnelle-Marcialla-Montespertoli-San Quirico-Tavarnelle-Poggibonsi” cycling route, one of two short, very steep climbs comes after Turignano. The description also mentions wide-ranging views and roads that are sometimes lightly trafficked. The route was described by a user in March 2022; road conditions can change. Check conditions before setting out rather than treating the historical description as a current guarantee of light traffic.

The highlights differ when planning your trip: check the arrangements with the estate for a cellar visit and workshop; for the cycling route, the steep section and current road conditions are important considerations. This will help you decide whether wine and crafts or cycling matter more for your stay.

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