Harvest time has long been a festival during which rural families celebrate the end of a long season of toil, sacrifices, and hard work and reap the rewards of their efforts.
The wine-making formally commences, and the spirit of joyous revelry can be observed throughout the countryside.
Those iconic images of local Italian girls with their skirts hitched up as they trample the season's grapes have become synonymous with this time of year and have featured in many cult Italian movies.
Venture into the Tuscany countryside during this time of year, and you'll see men carrying large quantities of grapes in large baskets. The grapes are poured into tanks, and their juices are extracted in the first step of the winemaking process.
Every busy day ends with delicious meals shared around a communal table, often in the open air.
Your UVA Pressing Tour
This tour in the Tuscan countryside allows you to experience this very special time of year and participate in some of the festivities for yourself.
It presents a unique opportunity to witness rural Tuscan life as it really is all while tasting some delicious local wine at a local farm during the grape harvest.
This private tour in the Tuscan countryside is for couples and small groups and includes a walking tour of a vineyard with a wine tasting experience.
Depending on the time of year, our itinerary can include joining in the grape-picking process at the winery or getting involved in Tuscany UVA pressing along with the local farmers on your day trip.
Take part in these fantastic ancient traditions and enjoy a true taste of Tuscany, all with the expert help of a local guide.