- Montepulciano - Standing high on the top a hill in Southern Tuscany not too far from Siena, Montepulciano is a medieval town of rare beauty highly recommended when visiting Tuscany. The city, full of elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, charming squares and hidden corners, boasts vast panoramas all over the wonderful Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana valleys that surround it. Piazza Grande is the heart of Montepulciano and the setting for its main events, including the barrel-racing contest Bravio delle Botti, held in August every year and much more. A walk through Montepulciano, is the best way to view the town and its beautiful landmarks as well as to enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside covered by vineyards producing the famous Nobile! Montepulciano has received great emphases following the filming of the vampire saga Twilight sequel New Moon.
- Wine tasting with 6 different local wines
- Savoring typical local cheeses and cold cuts
- Exploring an ancient and picturesque wine cellar
- Guidance by a private English-speaking tour escort
- Luxury transportation with personal chauffeur for pick-up and drop-off
- Tour of the vineyards and wine production areas
- Enjoying authentic Tuscan pasta ‘pici’
- Food or drinks choices made outside the scope of the organized tasting tour
- Gratuities (optional)
Journeying to this Wine Cellar is like stepping back in time and immersing oneself in history: it captures the spirit of the rich Tuscan soil and the much-cherished and joyfully consumed wine that our ancient ancestors, the Etruscans, held dear and worked on with persistence and fervour centuries before Christianity. The state-of-the-art winemaking facility you are set to tour is nestled amidst vineyards and forests – a serenely quiet locale where conventional stainless-steel fermenting tanks sit alongside wooden vats commonly used in traditional Tuscan viticulture. A trip to the Fontecornino Cellar is a chance to connect with a deep-seated love for grapes and wine. Montepulciano is renowned for its impressive production of red wine; its ‘Nobile di Montepulciano’ is a highly esteemed Italian wine both domestically and internationally. The cellar that awaits your visit features an awe-inspiring structure of vast arches, exuding an aura reminiscent of a Roman-Gothic cathedral.
- Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
