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2. On the discovery of Brunello di Montalcino
Montalcino is a small hilltop town South of
Siena. The famous Brunello grape
(Sangiovese Grosso) has its very origins and exclusive growth here.
Brunello di Montalcino was invented more than a century ago by Ferruccio
Biondi-Santi and has become one of the most famous wines in the world,
prized and praised by important wine critics, wine collectors and wine
lovers.
On this day tour we will discover the origins and the evolution of
the Brunello wine, visiting a wonderful winery.
Please note that
with departure from Florence, the trip to Montalcino takes about 2 hrs.
In fact, for the private tours to Montalcino, I recommend
that you stay in Siena or thereabouts just to avoid spending so much time in
the car.
Anyways, from Florence the departure should be early, so at 8.30 a.m. from our meeting point (exact departure time will be
communicated at the time of your booking).
During our drive to Montalcino you will be introduced to the region of
Montalcino, its history and its wine designations.
Our first stop will be at a small winery and top producer of Brunello di
Montalcino. We'll be shown around by the wine maker, go through the fields
(weather permitting), see the aging cellars, and finally do a tasting
together.
In a nearby valley we find the most important piece of Romanesque
architecture in Tuscany, the Abbey of Sant'Antimo (12th Century).
It is now time for a good Tuscan lunch in the country side. During lunch, we will see the premises of an old olive mill and we will talk
about how good extra virgin olive oil is made.
We will make a stop in Montalcino to admire
this
town with its imposing Medieval Fortress and walk the winding streets
stocked with wine shops and artisan products. If you are looking to buy
vintage Brunellos or are wanting to taste more Brunellos of different
producers, it is possible to do so in the Fortress Enoteca wine
shop.
Final stop in a famous Brunello winery for a tasting before heading
back.
Return to accommodation at approx. 5/6 p.m.
Wineries visited: 2
PRIVATE "MONTALCINO" WINE TOUR PRICES
Prices are in
Euro () and include transportation in air-conditioned car/mini-van & winery
appointments. The excursions are usually around 8 hrs long, but can be less if
you wish.
Departure from either prearranged meeting points or your accommodation in, and
in between, or within the vicinities of Siena. N.B. prices are not inclusive of
lunch.
2 people: 200,00 per person
3 people: 150,00 per person
4 people: 125,00 per person
5 people: 100,00 per person
6 people: 90,00 per person
7 people: 80,00 per person
8 people: 75,00 per person
Read more about Brunello di Montalcino
See where the Montalcino area is on this map of
Tuscany
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Pian dell'Orino,
Le Chiuse,
Casato Prime Donne,
Argiano,
Casanova di Neri,
Tenuta di Sesta,
Siro Pacenti,
Lambardi, Poggio di Sotto, Matι, Cerbaiona, Sesta di
Sopra, Soldera, San Polino, Cupano...