Val d'Orcia Brunello Wine Tour with Montalcino and Montepulciano

Name: Val d'Orcia Brunello Wine Tour with Montalcino and Montepulciano
Brand: Tabl
SKU: E4551D
Price: 189.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

11 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

Take a break from Florence’s museums and escape to a trio of the most charming towns in Tuscany’s UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia region. Taste prized red wine varietals like Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino, stroll through medieval squares in Pienza, and sample authentic Tuscan fare on this all-inclusive tour that takes the planning and guesswork out of a day in wine country.

Highlights

Visit Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Pienza all in one stress-free day
Sample some of Italy's best red wine straight from the source with arranged tastings
See the Val d’Orcia landscapes that inspired many Renaissance painters
Semi-private tour limited to eight travelers for a more intimate experience

Itinerary

08:00AM: Meet our English speaking driver and let's the tour begin!

09:45AM: The first stop will be in a great winery in Montalcino... The winery is owned by a local family and, talking with them, you will not have the feeling to visit their work place but their home instead!...You will know everything about Brunello di Montalcino: the vineyard techniques , the wine making process, its ageing and ,off course, how to appreciate it by drinking different vintages!

11:30AM: Enjoy a quick stop of 15 minutes to enjoy the castle di Montalcino and its tiny city centre.

12:15PM: Arrived to Pienza, a Papal village famous for its Pecorino cheese, you will have the chance to enjoy a superior lunch in an ex convent of the XV century and some free time.

An amazing 3 courses meal wich include wine and water will be served in a colourful garden with a stunning view of the Val d'Orcia! (available April to October included, in winter the lunch will be served inside)

Following the lunch you will have free time to discover the lovely town of Pienza where you can appreciate the historic centre, enjoy the view points and visit the famous cheese shops!

2:45PM: Here there we will be guided through an historical cellar called "The underground city" which is located downstairs of a local wine shop. At the exit from the underground city you will be greeted by a tasting of wine and other food specialities.

Before leaving we will make sure you have enough time to visit the main square, placed on the top of the town, from where you can take the last pictures!

6:30PM (depending on traffic): Back il Florence