Villa le Corti
Villa le Corti
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Saturday
10:00 - 15:00
18:00 - 22:00
Sunday
11:00 - 15:00
About
Principe Corsini Estate stretches out over a hillside covered with vineyards, olive trees and woodland. It is set in the very heart of Chianti on the main road from Florence to Siena, only 16 km south of Florence. The Renaissance Villa stands on the highest hill in the very centre of the estate. The Italian garden overlooking the valley and the vast fourteenth century wine cellars and oil jar-storage complete the picturesque scenario. GUIDED TOURS AND WINE TASTING: we organize guided tours of the cellars, the oil mill and the "orciaia" with explanatory tours of the winemaking techniques and olive pressing. The tours ends with a tasting of the organic wines and olive oil.
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Nikki F MiamiBeach
Miami Beach, FL91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Business
Great wines and tours here with cooking classes too Request Eduardo on your visit for an insightful and fun tour. The Prosecco and Zac wine are spectacular as is the olive oil. Very important winery in the heart of Chianti
I highly recommend it you can get a tour out from Florence or if you’re staying nearby
Written 1 November 2023
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Rosa L
San Diego, CA42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Join Edwardo on a captivating wine journey through Tuscany. With his expertise and genuine passion, he reveals the best of Tuscan wine culture. Fluent in Italian and English, Edwardo effortlessly shares fascinating stories and insights.

Experience the charm of one of the oldest estates in the region. Indulge in exceptional wines crafted under Edwardo's watchful eye. Walk through stunning gardens, enhancing your wine-tasting experience.

Appreciate the estate's commitment to sustainability. From vineyard practices to cellar techniques, every step is taken with nature in mind.

Discover Tuscan treasures with Edwardo's Wine Adventure. Immerse yourself in the world of Tuscan wines, where history, flavor, and relaxation converge.
Written 25 May 2023
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ItalyStephe
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Solo
“First things first, I’m the realest. Drop this and let the whole world feel it.” - Iggy Azalea 🌺
I feel like that classic proverb of the Midwest’s best, Igloo Azaloo really sums it up in regards to our amazing autumnal arrival to this sprawling Italian manor. We found ourselves at the intersection of modern and days of old with the waitstaff’s lovely Toscanini attire with plates of dare I say brass? Copper? Whatever they were was mint condition, I could barely contain my barks of joy seeing the period pieces of this mansion. We had a vundervull time (tick tock 🕰 , not the app teehee) just propagating the fields. I had brought Nana’s favorite watering can with our family pet Pobbles’ (RIP 👑) prints and likeness etched and bound to the canvas cover. The fieldworkers didn’t seem to mind my constant filling of the am as bladder at their water sprayer, which they referred to with plenty a rolled tongue as a “foontayn”. I’m getting the goosies just thinkin about that water. Warm in color, and blue to the touch like a baby’s bottom fresh out the Vaccini Del Corso, located just youtside of the town itself.
After running amuck in the fields, my jowels and bowels full of the finest Toscanini panini wahini grapes money can fly, it was time to put my gnarled toesies to the test: WE WERE STOMPIN’ THE YARD, Nick Cannon style! By that I mean we were crushing the excess grapes with our bare feet. A tall young man named Jalloppy helped my frail frame into a barrel and I just started going hog wild. I smashed so many, I didn’t even mind the seeds under me nails! Once the staff found the my ingrown toenails (of which there are a few, I’m not gonna lie, 😆 DM me for pics if you’re a podiatrist and take Geico as a form of medical insurance!) they correctly separated my juices from that of the main group. They put it in the fanciest decanter I’ve ever gleaned (made of glass, possibly stained but not confirmed as hard as I cried) and told us it was “supper time”. Apparently that just means it’s time to have sun down chow down upside down FROWN 😀 aka Din Din. It was a three and a half course meal (gave my last half to an old woman who was pawsibly ethereal, I didn’t have my ghost detectors) and the foot juice wine had your boy loose like a moose. And I ain’t GOOSE-in ya about that, lol! We played piano and did the Italian polka (flamenco) into the Yee hours of the mourning. And boy was I sad, we cried as we said our farewells to the staff, just a dynamite group of folks. I can’t wait for a chance to get back and teach Marshlan the rest of the stanky leg, made popular in the late oughts by none other than MOÍ myself. I remember the Vespa taxi driver asking me so many questions on the way back and all I could make out between the sons and shouts of glee was “You just had to be there, ya square.” He was a real guy, that gal. I remember the sun coming up, the windows sprawled open as I arrived back at our rental unit outside of the grand mahall cathedral. I left the windows down as I voided myself, making eye contact and just having a wave at the early morning risers, most of whom I would never see until our Tulum trip later in the winter (probably? Say yes, Nana 👵!!!). Hope you have as swell a time as I, this excursion to Tuscany was amazing. One grip I have is that they wouldn’t let me bring in my Lay’s and Guac that I uncovered from a backyard seven E-leven just down the cobblestones from this zone. All that being sled, I’m giving this spot at yeast, the very, 17 clinked glasses of hot Chard out of 12 mashed potatoes and grape-vy. Give the hostess my regards, tell her “Charlie Broken Toes” sends his/her regards. Much love, keep it red, white, and green out their Italy. Man, it’s really a place. And that’s my guarantee.
Written 27 September 2022
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George S
Coeur d'Alene, ID114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020
Fantastic experience! Winery,staff, food and wine were all outstanding. We spent an afternoon, highly recommend.
Written 16 May 2020
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Thank you George. See you soon!
Written 17 August 2020
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dawn w
Hawthorne, NJ13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019

Our group of six had a wonderful cooking class experience at Villa le Corti. By far it was the greatest part of our vacation plus the best food we had on our whole trip in Italy! Our guide Michela was a true gem. She was engaging, professional, knowledgeable, interesting and a great cook! She is a great addition to the Villa Le Corti organization. Our meal consisted of Panzanella a fresh salad with garden grown tomatoes, cucumbers, basil and home made croutons...delish! Homemade tagliatelle with cheese and pepper...heavenly! Chicken breast Vinsanto so tasty, moist with the most incredible sauce and last the dessert...best tiramisu ever! The Villa is enchanting, the views are incredible and the family history goes back to the 1300's. This is a must to do and see if you're looking for an amazing experience.
Written 24 September 2019
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Fi0Fam
New Jersey27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Three NJ couples, somewhat “foodies” and wine lovers visited the Principe Corsini winery for a day of cooking during our visit to Tuscany - this was a highlight of our trip and we cannot say enough about the people there, the winery, the history and above all our guide and teacher, Michela! Our leisurely afternoon was spent touring the winery and learning about the long history of the family that runs the vineyards. We were then delighted to spend time cooking in an authentic Tuscan kitchen, steeped in history and prepared homemade pasta, a traditional Panzanella, a Chicken “secondi” and a delicious self-made authentic tiramisu! If you visit Tuscany, spend a day here and experience this wonderful place and cooking class - you will not be disappointed.
Written 22 September 2019
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pekNorthVancouver_BC
North Vancouver, Canada25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019
We were a group of 4 looking for a private cooking class during our week in Tuscany. With so many to choose from, it was tough making a decision but I’m sure glad we chose this one! Our instructor, Michaela, met us at 10:30 am and whisked us away for a behind the scenes tour of the 600 year old winery and Villa property. We didn’t expect a tour of this and were so pleased to see and learn so much about it’s history.
We then went into the Villa where the Corsini family still lives and down into the original 600 year old kitchen to start our class. I got goosebumps. It was like a scene in a movie.
We learned how to make an appetizer cheese flan, homemade pasta, chicken with a wine sauce and tiramisu.
The table was set with an antique candelabra and we all sat to enjoy the meal we had prepared together. The kitchen had also prepared us a lovely charcuterie board and the best bruschetta I’ve ever had.
We tasted 3 wines over the course as well as the Corsini olive oils. They were in no rush to push us out. Michaela grew up in the area so she shared so many amazing stories with us and finally, at 2:45, we relunctantly decided it was time we left. I have read other reviews here that were not so favourable and honestly don’t understand since this was truly one of the best experiences I had. All I can say is look no further and ask for Michaela. She is energetic, knowledgable and so charming. And a special thank you also goes out to Alesandra at the front desk for being so kind.
Written 14 June 2019
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Roxy-Lim-Diaz
London, UK166 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
Visited on our babymoon to do olive oil tasting. They also offer wine tasting. Really friendly tour guide showed us around and explained how the whole process worked from growing to harvest to processing and bottling. We got to learn some of the history of the area too. The tasting was great. We tried 4 olive oils, cleansing our palettes between with apple slices. We really like the extra virgin olive oil they produce and bought some as well as a few jars of chestnut honey too. Worth a visit. The restaurant looked good too .
Written 20 May 2019
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Terry S
Chicago, IL19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019
This was an exceptional tour! The vineyard is amazing and the cooking class OUTSTANDING!! Michela and Laura were excellent teachers. We were actively involved in preparation which was so fun. The best was eating the delicious meal we prepared and drinking awesome wines from the vineyard. This experience is HIGHLY recommended. We WERE NOT rush or hurried as some others commented. Actually, we were left alone to enjoy lunch and conversation. Thank you again Corsini Family for making our experience so great.
Written 29 March 2019
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sancombmoran
Rochester, MN3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018
I absolutely cannot rate this highly enough. The farmhouse at the Villa (which is where we stayed) was comfortable and well-appointed, and was the perfect place to land after a day touring Florence and/or Tuscany.
Written 11 December 2018
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