WHAT TO DO IN TUSCANY
Tuscany is famous for its delicious food, top-quality wines, and charming towns. Here are some activities and experiences that you can’t miss during your trip to the heart of Italy.
Wine Tasting
Join us for an immersive journey into the heart of Via della Stella’s winery.
Your experience begins with a nice walk through the vineyard, olive grove and the vegetable garden, accompanied by Chiara or a collegue. We will then take you to the cellar where you will feel the place where our wines come to life. The modernity of the equipment combined with the charm of the old farmhouse make it a unique and authentic experience.
The tour culminates in a guided tasting of our wines paired with a selection of typical products of our land. This is more than a tasting; it’s a true Tuscan experience.
Price: €.35,00/person
The Wine Lunch
Combine the beauty of winemaking with a delicious 4-course meal.
Begin with a guided tour of the Cantina, where you'll visit the vineyards, olive grove, and vegetable garden alongside Chiara or a colleague. Explore the estate’s wine cellar and discover the winemaking process that gives life to our celebrated wines.
After the tour, indulge in a 4-course lunch made from fresh, local ingredients, accompanied by a tasting of the winery’s signature wines.
It’s the perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and Tuscan charm.
Price: €.55,00/person (€.25,00 for children under 12)
Cooking Class
Our cooking classes given by a professional chef take place in our kitchen and restaurant hall. Guests can actively take part in the preparation of the dishes; you will be able to write down notes about each recipe and film or photograph the various stages of the development. The course lasts about 2 and a half hours. The dishes prepared during the course will be served during the after-course lunch.
We offer two different kind of classes:
The School of Pasta: Learn how to make three different types of home-made pasta (Gnocchi, Tagliatelle and Pici) with three different dressings: €.125,00/person (€55,00 for kids under 12)
Traditional Tuscan lunch: Prepare a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring a dish of home-made pasta, a second dish of meat and vegetables, plus dessert preparation: €.115,00/person (€55,00 for kids under 12)
After the class you will receive all the recipes.
Price: €.115,00-125,00/person (€.55,00 for children under 12)
Cooking Class + Wine Tasting Experience
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Tuscany with our Cooking Class + Wine Tasting experience.
Begin your adventure with a hands-on cooking class led by our professional chef. Using fresh ingredients from our own farm, you'll create a traditional Tuscan lunch. Throughout the class, you can take notes and capture the cooking process on camera, ensuring you remember each step of the recipes.
After your culinary creations are complete, we’ll take you on a guided tour of the Via della Stella winery. Stroll through our vineyard, olive grove and vegetable garden, then discover the modern cellar nestled in our charming old farmhouse. You’ll learn about the winemaking process that brings our wines to life.
Finally, relax and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, paired with a tasting of our finest wines and a selection of local products. To complete this unforgettable experience, you’ll leave with all the recipes from the class.
It’s the perfect combination of Tuscan cooking, wine, and tradition—a true feast for the senses.
Price: €.145,00/person (€.55,00 for children under 18)
Astro Night
At Via della Stella you can enjoy a very special summer evening under the stars in the company of a professional astronomer equipped with a telescope and laser pointer. The evening starts around 9 pm, the lights of the garden are turned off to facilitate the vision of the celestial vault and our astronomer there tells a little about the history of the stars and planets. With the pointer laser will guide us in the search for the various visible constellations and with the telescope it will show us more closely the celestial bodies present in the sky in that season. So .. all ready for this nose up evening to enjoy an unforgettable natural show! A small refreshment will follow with snacks and drinks.
Price: €.250,00/groups up to 10 persons
Price: €.350,00/groups from 10 to 20 persons
Bookings on request only