Duration: 9 Hours
Location: Montepulciano, Montalcino
Your personal chauffeur will pick you up at your hotel and take you directly to Montalcino.
This ancient village is best known for its elixir red Brunello di Montalcino wine, made with the Sangiovese Grosso grape varietal. Enjoy a private visit at a Brunello top rated winery such as Poggio Antico, Altesino, Poggio Rubino, Biondi Santi, or Banfi, perfect chance to learn everything about this famous wine!
On the way to the winery, you can stop for a quick visit at the stunning ruins of the 9th century Abbazia di Sant’Antimo abbey. At the winery you will tour the barrel caves, the installations, take in the gorgeous views and taste Brunello “Riserva” and also Rosso di Montalcino.
Lunch will be in a typical trattoria located in the heart of Montalcino. This restaurant is owned by one of the oldest Brunello producer of Montalcino – is a must to include in your lunch a tasting of different vintages of the their wines!
After a delicious lunch, carry on to Montepulciano. Of Etruscan origin, Montepulciano is one of the most beautiful (and steepest) hill towns in Tuscany. The fortified hamlet was built along a narrow bridge made of natural tufa stone.
Montepulciano is an absolute treat and of course a mythical name for wine lovers. Perfectly preserved and historic, there are darling enotecas (wine bars), gourmet shops and historic palaces, fabulous.
The Vino Nobile wines of Montepulciano, were the first to be given the ultimate quality level of DOCG certification. Which is why you are here! You’ll visit a top estate such as Valdpiatta or Avignonesi and enjoy a tasting of Vino Nobile wines.
In the late afternoon, enjoy free time on your own in Montepulciano and transfer back to your hotel with full bellies, a happy heart and great memories….
- Private Mercedes-Benz sedan or minivan
- Pick up & drop off at your hotel
- Guided visits at two top rated wineries with wine tasting
- English speaking driver at your disposal during the all tour
- Tax, tolls, parking fees, gasoline
