Wine tour of Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino e Vino nobile di Montepulciano

Area - Val d' Orcia - Montalcino and Montepulciano
Type of wine - Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Duration - 9 hours

Your chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel and take you first to Montalcino. This ancient village is best known for its elixir red Brunello di Montalcino wines, made with the Sangiovese Grosso grape varietal. Enjoy a private visit to a Brunello producer such as the prestigious Poggio Antico estate. On the way to the winery, you can stop for a quick visit to the stunning ruins of the 9th century Abbazia di Sant’Antimo. At the winery you will tour the barrel caves, the installations, take in the gorgeous views and taste Brunello “Riservas” and also Rosso di Montalcinos. Lunch will be in a small 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. 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.