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Private Full-Day Brunello Wine Tour of Montalcino

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Savor exquisite Brunello wine while exploring Montalcino on this full-day tour from Florence. Enjoy the personalized attention of an expert local guide as you visit two celebrated vineyards.

Highlights

  • Dedicate a day to one of the most renowned wines - Brunello di Montalcino
  • Visit the medieval town of Montalcino, birthplace of Brunello wine
  • Enjoy Brunello wine tastings at two of the region's finest wineries
  • Stroll along Montalcino alleys, stocked with wine shops and artisan products
  • Climb the battlements of Montalcino for an amazing view across the Orcia Valley

Description

Embark on a full-day, private tour from Florence, and discover both the town of Montalcino and two of Italy's premier wineries. Learn the secrets of producing one of the world's most enchanting wines. Montalcino is a strikingly beautiful medieval town, sitting atop a hill offering one of the most extraordinary views in Tuscany. The rolling hills of the surrounding countryside are a mosaic of green fields, olive groves, and some of the most artfully cultivated vineyards in all of Italy. During the drive from Florence, get introduced to the region, its history, and wine designations. The road leading to Montalcino winds through the vineyards and open fields of the producers of one of Italy's most exquisite wines, the preeminent Brunello di Montalcino. The famous Brunello grape (Sangiovese Grosso) has its origins and is grown exclusively in Montalcino. Brunello di Montalcino was invented more than a century ago and has become one of the most famous wines in the world, prized and praised by important wine critics, collectors, and connoisseurs. Visit two celebrated vineyards that produce Brunello wine and discover just how this wine is produced and what makes it special as you gain an insight into the aging process and the use of the oak barrels. Along with a thorough understanding of how this premium wine is crafted, enjoy tastings to satisfy your thirst for fine wine in addition to your thirst for knowledge.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off service Private transportation in a deluxe van Services of an English-speaking driver/guide

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