Brunello di Montalcino Day Trip: Experience Authentic Tuscan Winemaking and Scenic Beauty
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Florence
Embark on a day trip to Montalcino and immerse yourself in the authentic Tuscan winemaking tradition. Experience the beauty of the region and taste the renowned Brunello di Montalcino, along with other regional wines.
Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Florence - Pick-up and departure.

  • Franco Pacenti - Winery in Montalcino - At this family-run winery situated at the base of the hilly Montalcino, you will get immersed into the art of wine making. You are going to explore the entire estate, tour the vineyards and wine cellars and understand the production process of Brunello di Montalcino. Their interpretation of Sangiovese grapes has given life to world praised wines. During the wine tasting, you will taste a remarkable pallet of their best wines.

  • Tenuta Fanti - Tenuta Fanti belongs to the Fanti family since 1800. It was transformed from a sharecropping company to a winery, marking an important transition. The property extends across 260 hectares of land: 55 hectares of vineyards, 60 of olive trees and 145 of crops and forest which surround the new wine cellar built in 2004. The soil has a volcanic origin and it is rich in skeleton. The winery converted to organic agriculture, in an attempt to safeguard the territory and improve the quality of the products, while respecting consumers’ health. Here you will have a guided tour of the winery to understand the company’s philosophy, retracing together the various phases of wine production. You will understand the identity of the vineyards during the wine tasting in the panoramic terrace. The wines will be paired with typical Montalcino dishes prepared by the expert hands of their chefs. The experience will be accompanied by a tasting of their extra virgin olive oil.

  • Tenuta di Collosorbo - The winery has ancient origins and preserves the spirit of a centennial past. The same family has run the estate since 1850. They have dedicated themselves to the cultivation of cereals, olive groves and vineyards. An interesting fact is that the oldest part of the cellar houses an underground tunnel that opens into small caves of probable Etruscan origin. You will get to explore them and tour the entire estate. The winery has a diversified production: wines, grappa and olive oil. The visit will finish by tasting their signature wines.

  • Florence - Drop-off. The tour will generally end where it started.

What's Included
  • 100% private tour
  • Visit of 3 boutique wineries
  • Certified sommelier/guide with you the entire day
  • Private transportation
  • Wine tastings
  • 3-course lunch
  • Pickup from your accommodation
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in a region famed around the globe for its delightful Brunello di Montalcino. This memorable red wine is known for being special due to its exceptional blend! Brunello di Montalcino originates from a local variant of the Sangiovese grape, known as Brunello or Sangiovese Grosso, boasting the highest DOCG classification in Italy.

Relish your stay in an area that exudes elegance in its wine production and is flush with historical gems. Step away from the lively scene of Florence and venture into the heart of Tuscany as you explore the captivating Montalcino wine region.

On this day excursion, you’ll swing by 3 family-owned vineyards and tour the medieval city of Montalcino. You’ll not only savor the distinguished Brunello, but also an array of regional wines, including Rosso di Montalcino. You’ll get the opportunity to compare varying approaches to winemaking while partaking in 3 wine tasting sessions at picturesque venues in the Montalcino wine region. A traditional Tuscan feast is arranged by one of the vineyards, featuring locally-sourced ingredients and regional delicacies.

  • Minimum drinking age is 18
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
Location
Florence
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ambassador257486
Feb 29, 2024
Montalcino the only way with Paola - Paola was an incredible tour guide. My wife and I took a private tour to the wineries in Montalcino. Paola knew all the owners of the wineries and we were treated like royalty. First class experience with Paola all the way!!!!!!
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89klw
Jan 15, 2024
Amazing Experience! - My husband and I booked this tour for our honeymoon after an extensive wine tasting tour search. We really wanted to check out the region of Montalcino and loved that Enotropea offered an all day trip that not only included private (comfortable) transport from Florence, but also included visiting 3 different wineries, when most tours we researched only visited 2. Angel was our guide and we had the best time with him. He is so knowledgeable and had so many stories to share. He was very professional and we instantly felt comfortable with him. One of the wineries we were scheduled to visit couldn't take us because of a family emergency - Angel was calm and made some calls to make sure we still had a full day of wine tasting. We visited wineries of varying size and it was really interesting to see the differences. Overall I would absolutely book this tour again and highly recommend Angel as your guide.
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W9923eztommyh
Oct 23, 2023
Beautiful day ... lovely wine. - Our tour guide Paola was a joy! We thoroughly enjoyed getting into the countryside and into some lovely wines. Our first winery, Franco Pacenti was in a nice country setting and the wines were sublime. After a brief tour and a generous tasting, we both shipped a case of wine back to Texas. Our next stop was Villa Cipressia and it was a gem! Idyllic property and family operated and built. Their wines were impressive and once again, after generous pours, we both shipped cases back home. We were also treated to an amazing lunch cooked by Mama (the actual matriarch). The food was a highlight of our entire trip ... so memorable. Paola took us to the splendid hilltop town of Montalcino. This is the heart of the production of Brunello di Montalcino and it is a destination unto itself with a 670 year old fortress and a labyrinth of ancient streets to meander through ... so we did. Our final stop was Col di Lamo. I want to like this winery. It is owned and operated by a mother/daughter team. But the wine just didn't cut it. Four of us agreed that we couldn't drink any of the 3 wines we were served. That was disappointing but the tasting room itself and the setting were poorly conceived. That said, this day couldn't be spoiled by this one bad apple. I definitely recommend the tour and maybe Trip Advisor will trade this last winery for a different one.
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Lisa_g
Oct 16, 2023
Great day in Tuscany - Well worth the money spent for a private tour. Angel our guide and the staff at the 3 vineyards we visited were very knowledgeable and truly pleasant. We had an incredible day with Angel who is also a a sommelier and a walking encyclopedia.
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Michael_t
Oct 3, 2023
Getting to know a little about Montelcino ! - We loved spending time with and getting know Fabian. His knowledge of wine, Italy in general and Florence in particular was amazing. The wineries were spectacular but having Fabian as our guide really made the day something to remember!
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Edward_a
Sep 20, 2023
Fantastic - Francesco our driver was excellent, providing insight and levity for the entire day. He really took the time to explain the different area’s nuances and it was extremely comfortable with his companionship. My wife Lucia was hesitant but was at ease with him within minutes. Each winery provided an excellent tour and wine tasting session. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in learning about Tuscany and the Brunello brand.
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Brannen_d
Sep 13, 2023
Flawlessly beautiful day with beautiful wine in Tuscany - Our guide was wonderful, kind and very informative. The vehicle was very comfortable and the drive from Florence through Tuscany was beautiful. We were picked up directly from our hotel which was very helpful. We so appreciated visiting the smaller family owned Tuscan wineries where we learned to appreciative the Brunello making process and had lots of tastings. We were able to order a few cases and they were happy to ship the. Back to the US for us. Should receive in 2-3 weeks. We look forward to tasting these beautiful wines again at home!
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Scott_b
Jun 15, 2023
Perfecto - Pauola was the best tour guide ever. She was super nice, informative and it felt like we were being guided by family. She made the day so memorable for us.
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Jeff_j
Jun 13, 2023
Fantastic - Our driver and guide, Angel (Angelo), was absolutely the best. The wineries, locations and scenery were fantastic. All-in-all a truly winderful day trip out of Florence! We’d do it again in a heartbeat.
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Keith_k
May 12, 2023
Wine tasting experience - We had the opportunity to visit 3 fabulous wineries while tasting their great vintages. Each had it’s own unique charm and wonderful staff.
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