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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 favoured 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, if the
weather permits, we shall taste wines in the garden overlooking the view
that you see on this background. We will snack some cold cuts and bread with
olive oil. There will be a possibility of tasting an amazing Vin Santo
(small quantity produced, so this is guaranteed until it terminates).
You will notice that this itinerary
doesn't include an actual lunch.
That's because we'll be snacking at the
winery and then in the afternoon we will be going to a pecorino cheese farm
South of Siena where there will be a serious cheese snack.
On the way, there will be the opportunity of paying a quick visit to the town of Montepulciano.
Please note that you shouldn't expect to be doing much other shopping on this tour, as the visit to the town will be in the "siesta" time when shops are closed (from 1pm to 4 pm).
Return between approx. 5/6 p.m.
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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 - INFO & PRICES -
PRIVATE
NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO TOUR:
Prices are in Euro (€) and include transportation in air-conditioned car/mini-van,
expert guide, sit-down cheese tasting in cheese farm and tasting in one of the best wineries & light lunch.
Departure from prearranged meeting points in, and in between, or within the
vicinities of Siena or Florence.
These private tours can normally be organized on
Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
It is advisable to book somewhat in advance.
2 people: €
520,00 (€ 260,00 per
person)
3 people: €
600,00 (€ 200,00
per person)
4 people: € 680,00 (€ 170,00
per person)
5 people:
€ 750,00
(€ 150,00 per person)
6 people: € 810,00 (€ 135,00
per person)
7 people: € 875,00 (€ 125,00
per person)
8 people: € 920,00 (€ 115,00
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.
Off-season discounts from November 30th until March 1st -
20% off regular prices!
For
your own convenience, subtract 15%
if you would like to use your own car.
Subtract 40% 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 still include tours, wine tastings,
and lunch.
Reservations are on a first-come,
first-serve basis and dates are disappearing quickly so please, get in touch
soon (see
calendar
for available dates).