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3. Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano
Tuscan Wine Tours
proposes this tour as a private tour.
The historical hilltop towns of Montalcino
and Montepulciano are often confused because their names sound so similar.
However, the first means "the mount of the oak" the latter means "the mount of
politics" and nowadays both are wonderful wine making regions of Tuscany.
Where Montalcino has its Brunello, Montepulciano is famed for the red wine called
Vino Nobile or "noble wine". Montepulciano is also in the South of Tuscany and
is favored by the climatic conditions that proves to make great red wines.
Funnily enough, it also produces the greatest Vin Santo dessert wines (that are
aged up to 10 years).
Departure will be around 9 am, maybe a little
earlier if you are staying in Florence as it is a longer ride. We shall
visit a quaint winery that produces the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
for a tour of the historical cellars. If the weather
permits, we shall taste wines in the garden overlooking the view that you
see on this background.
There will be a little snack with the first tasting. Then we will head for a
contrasting winery for another tasting. Before we now it, it will be time
for lunch in a lovely local trattoria.
There
will be time to visit Montepulciano itself for a shorter or longer time -
depending on whether you would like to do another tasting in one more winery
in the afternoon before we start heading back. During the day you can expect
to taste the typical Rosso di Montepulciano of the area, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Riserva of the same, Super Tuscans and Vin Santo (dessert
wine).
Wineries visited: 2/3
Read more about Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
See where the Montepulciano
area
is on this map of Tuscany
Some of my favorite wineries of this area:
Palazzo Vecchio,
Poliziano,
Boscarelli,
Dei,
Avignonesi
2008/9 - INFO & PRICES -
PRIVATE
NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO TOUR:
Prices are in Euro (€) and include transportation in
air-conditioned car/mini-van, expert guide, all tastings & lunch.
N.B. Insurance, airfare, airport transportation, accommodations, extra meals
or drinks are not included!
Departure from prearranged meeting points or
your hotel
in, and in between, or within the
vicinities of Siena, Florence, Grosseto or Arezzo.
2 people: €
500,00 (€ 250,00
per person)
3 people: € 600,00 (€ 200,00
per person)
4 people: € 700,00 (€ 175,00
per person)
5 people:
€ 800,00
(€ 160,00 per person)
6 people: € 900,00 (€ 150,00
per person)
7 people: € 980,00 (€ 140,00
per person)
8 people: € 1.040,00 (€ 130,00
per person)
N.B. Because this is a private tour option, no group-ups will
occur without your prior approval. However, you may request to share a
tour - other participants are however
not guaranteed.
Self-drive options:
Subtract 20%
if you would like to use your own car - so for 20% for touring
members that can't fit into the tour van and will do self-drive. Subtract
30% if you would like to use your own car
and your own guide, or no guide.
If you would like to use your own car/guide, I
will make the arrangements at the wineries
you wish to visit, as to
make your wine tour more enjoyable and welcoming.
The price will include tours, wine tastings,
and lunch.