Embark on a private tour to uncover the mystery and grandeur of Brunello of Montalcino and Nobile wines. Explore medieval cities and indulge in wine tastings and local delicacies.
Embark on a private tour to uncover the mystery and grandeur of Brunello of Montalcino and Nobile wines. Explore medieval cities and indulge in wine tastings and local delicacies.
- Montepulciano - Our driver will pick you up at your location (hotel, B&B or private apartment) and take you on a journey through the rolling hills of Tuscany. The first stop will be in Montepulciano for a self-guided tour: We will arrive at the main square of Montepulciano, we will visit the city and a historic winery. The ancient buildings of the…
- Montepulciano - Our driver will pick you up at your location (hotel, B&B or private apartment) and take you on a journey through the rolling hills of Tuscany. The first stop will be in Montepulciano for a self-guided tour: We will arrive at the main square of Montepulciano, we will visit the city and a historic winery. The ancient buildings of the city hide secret cellars, where you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC “rest”. We will take a guided tour inside the cellar and enjoy a delicious lunch with 5 wine tastings in the historic cellars: Wine tours and tastings with: -Rosso di Montepulciano Doc - Nobile di Montepulciano Docg - Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Docg - Super Tuscan wine Lunch with: - Pasta with Pici (homemade pasta) - Pecorino di Pienza, Bruschette - Typical Tuscan cured meats (ham, loin, salami). - Pienza - In the afternoon we will go to Pienza, the city of pecorino cheese. Pecorino is one of the best cheeses in Italy, especially in the ‘under ash’ version. The cheese has very ancient origins and was probably produced in the area ever since humans settled here. In Pienza we will walk along the walls of the ancient city admiring an incredible landscape, you will also find the typical artisan shops and the famous pecorino cheese shops, where you can taste the best cheese in Italy. - Val d’Orcia - Leaving the city of Pienza we will travel along one of the most beautiful “Tuscan wine roads”, famous because many photographers have taken the photographs that we find in many tourist books of Tuscany: rows of cypress trees, rolling hills, wheat fields and vineyards. Many films have been shot in this area such as: “Gladiator” and “Under the Tuscan Sun”. - Montalcino - Arriving in Montalcino for a second wine tasting, we will visit a prestigious family-run winery. This historic family has been producing Brunello (the king of Tuscan wines) for generations: Brunello di Montalcino is one of the most famous and prestigious Italian wines. All Brunello di Montalcino wine is obtained exclusively from “Sangiovese Grosso” grapes grown on the slopes around Montalcino. There will be a guided tour of the farm and cellars, where after a short lesson on wine, local production, you will taste the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino wine and other prestigious wines from that area. Five wine tastings: -Rosso di Montalcino - 2 Brunello reserve - 1 Super Tuscan - 1 Rosé At the end of the visit and tour we will return to your premises. (Hotel, B&B or private apartment).
- Local expert driver
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- 2 wine tastings in 2 different farm wineries (Montalcino and Montepulciano)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Local expert driver
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- 2 wine tastings in 2 different farm wineries (Montalcino and Montepulciano)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
- Pro guide not included, possible on request one week in advance, with supplement
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
- Pro guide not included, possible on request one week in advance, with supplement
An extraordinary journey in the enchanting Val d’Orcia amidst Noble vineyards & Medieval towns
• Our chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation (hotel, bed and breakfast or home) and take you on a scenic drive through the gentle hills of Tuscany.
• The first stop is Montepulciano, where we’ll tour the Historic Wine Vaults. Here, you’ll witness…
An extraordinary journey in the enchanting Val d’Orcia amidst Noble vineyards & Medieval towns
• Our chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation (hotel, bed and breakfast or home) and take you on a scenic drive through the gentle hills of Tuscany.
• The first stop is Montepulciano, where we’ll tour the Historic Wine Vaults. Here, you’ll witness enormous oak casks, where the renowned Vino Nobile ages. We’ll sample wines from 2 unique vaults.
• For lunch, relish the famous ‘Pici’ pasta, served with a mouthwatering meat-based sauce (Ragù) and Tuscan cold cuts
• In the afternoon, we’ll head to Pienza, the realm of Pecorino cheese. Pecorino is one of Italy’s superior cheeses, particularly the ‘sotto cenere’ variant - (‘beneath ashes’).
• Following this, we’ll explore another estate in Montalcino. After touring the stunning vineyards and wine cellars, the excursion will proceed with tasting 5 different wines at this esteemed vineyard that has been producing Brunello for many generations.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.