Things to do in Tuscany | COMO Castello Del Nero

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Truffle Hunting with Lunch

Spend an hour with our professional truffle hunter to hunt for truffles around our estate before a special four-course lunch.

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WINE TASTINGS

During these hour-long tasting sessions, our sommelier will share his knowledge of Chianti
Classico wines, Brunello Di Montalcino or ‘Super Tuscan’ wines.

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25-METRE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL

Heated and open during the summer months.

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PIZZA MAKING

Guided by our expert chef, choose from carefully sourced ingredients to make your favourite pizza, and bake it in our wood-fired pizza oven looking out over the rolling Tuscan hills.

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PRIVATE PICNIC

Feel like you’re all alone in your own private fiefdom, on this intimate picnic experience with a hamper packed with carefully selected local produce.

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Indulge in a romantic dinner in the intimate kitchen garden of our private Italian estate. Enjoy a carefully curated a la carte menu with Tuscan cuisine, with ingredients sourced from local farmers and our organic garden.

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HOT AIR BALLOONING

Float above the Tuscan countryside before the day begins, followed by breakfast and sparkling wine.

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TUSCAN HARVEST EXPERIENCES

Not all olive oil is created equal. Tuscany is one of the best oil-producing regions in Italy, and the oil from Chianti is particularly green and spicy, with surprising hints of artichoke and pepper.

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WALKS AND HIKES

Spend the day exploring the estate’s forests, lakes, olive groves and vineyards to build up an appetite for a picnic which can be delivered to you.

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ARTISANAL HANDICRAFTS

Visit the nearby hamlets and the historic workshops of local artisans who continue the Tuscan tradition of working with alabaster, leather, Florentine paper, crystal and the famous Montelupo terracotta.

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GELATO-MAKING CLASSES

Catherine de’ Medici was one of the first ambassadress of gelato, bringing it to the French court in the mid-16th century.

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EXCURSIONS

COMO Castello Del Nero’s location in the heart of Chianti is the perfect location from which to explore the winding roads and enchanting hillside towns of Tuscany.

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L'EROICA BIKE RACE

The L'Eroica bike race first began in Gaiole in Chianti in 1997 – a village not far from our Tuscan estate, COMO Castello Del Nero - cyclists on vintage bikes in vintage gear pedal along the gravel roads for distances of up 209km.

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COOKING CLASS

Cooking classes at COMO Castello Del Nero are hosted by our Executive Chef, Giovanni Luca Di Pirro. Chef Di Pirro will share his knowledge and passion for Italian cuisine by focusing on three dishes chosen for their rich Italian heritage.

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ART AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR

COMO Castello Del Nero works with highly respected guides who will bring the history of Tuscany’s cities to life with their insight and wealth of knowledge. Join them on tours in Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lucca.

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OLIVE OIL TASTING

During this hour-long tasting session, our expert will guide you through the cultivation patterns that produce the differing tastes of oils throughout Chianti.

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HONEY AND CHEESE TASTING

Our honey and cheese tasting sessions in the castle’s original cellars are a chance to try a selection of five soft, semi-seasoned and aged cheeses paired with wine and various honeys, including honey produced on the COMO Castello Del Nero estate.

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Tennis

Head over to our two Omni-Surface tennis courts which are always open for play. Complimentary racquets and balls are available from Front Desk.

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Grapes of Chianti

Try your hand – or feet – at the traditional ‘pigéage’ method of making wine with a private, four-hour tour.

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Ground Yourself with the Curry Sisters

November 3rd to 9th 2024 – Join us for a Wellness Journey hosted by yogis Andrea and Christina Curry with twice-daily guided yoga sessions and plenty of free time to explore Tuscany.

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