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Montalcino: Private Cellar Tour, Wine Tasting & Appetizers

1. Montalcino: Private Cellar Tour, Wine Tasting & Appetizers

Visit the Paradiso di Cacuci winery located in a charming corner of the northwestern area of Montalcino. Learn more about the winery on a private guided cellar tour, followed by a private tasting session of 5 different wines, served with snacks of local Tuscan products. Upon arrival at the winery, embark on a guided tour of the cellar and vineyard to learn about the intricacies of the wine production process. With the expert winemakers, discover the unique characteristics of Brunello di Montalcino wine firsthand. After your tour of the cellar and grounds, enjoy a private wine-tasting session in beautiful surroundings. Taste 5 different varieties, namely Rosato Toscano, Rosso di Montalcino 2020 DOC, Brunello di Montalcino 2018 DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino 2015/2016 DOCG, and Super Tuscan. Pair the wines with a selection of delicious, local Tusan appetizers. Taste some delicious Pecorino cheese as well as a range of bruschetta cold cuts including Tuscan salami, ham, capocollo, and finocchiona.

Montalcino: Guided Winery Tour and Wine Tasting

2. Montalcino: Guided Winery Tour and Wine Tasting

Discover a local winery in Montalcino on a walking tour through the vineyards. Learn all about their philosophy and working methods as you stroll around and enjoy the view. Enjoy a wine experience and ask any questions you might have about Tuscan wines. After the vineyard tour, we will see the grape processing area and visit the cross-vaulted cellar. You will learn about grape and wine processing and why wine ages differently, like in wooden barrels or amphora. Now you have the perfect basis to taste our wines at a tasting in the tasting space or on the terrace. Seated at a table, we will serve 6 wines in 3 flights. After a short introduction to each flight, you can taste the wines independently. You can choose between 4 different tasting options: Dynamic Brunello Cru Tasting: This tasting concentrates on our Brunelli and its different single vineyards. • 6 Brunelli: 1 vintage Brunello, 3 Brunello Cru & 2 Brunello Cru Riserva • Signature Corte Pavone Tasting: Get the perfect overview of the Corte Pavone range and learn how we produce so many different wines from one grape variety, Sangiovese. • Le Perle di Pavone Spumante, Rosso di Montalcino, Levante, Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello Cru, Brunello Cru Riserva • Maremma & Montalcino Tasting: If you want to discover how different two wine regions with only 70 kilometers of distance can taste, this is the tasting for you. Here you can taste wines from our winery Valdifalco from Maremma and from Corte Pavone from Montalcino. • 6 selected wines to show the terroir and the differences between our wineries • Signature Valdifalco Tasting: With this tasting, you can fully experience the Maremma region and our there located winery Valdifalco • 6 wines that perfectly reflect the terroir and uniqueness of the Maremma region •

Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a Tuscan Castle

3. Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a Tuscan Castle

Join a wine-tasting experience and enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch in the setting of a medieval Castle in Montalcino. Walk in the vineyard with an expert sommelier and take in the views as you learn about traditional wine-making. Taste 3 different local wines before sitting down for a 3-course lunch. Meet your sommelier and stroll together in the vineyard during which you hear the history of the castle and its family. Admire the beautiful Tuscan landscape and learn more about traditional high-quality wine production methods and techniques. Enjoy your exclusive guided wine tasting of 3 local wines with some Tuscan snacks. During the wine tasting, you will taste three of the most important and world-famous Tuscan wines, such as Sangiovese IGT or Brunello di Montalcino. The professional sommelier will provide in-depth explanations about what you taste and the uniqueness of these Italian wines. After, sit down to eat a typical Tuscan 3-course lunch. The lunch menu is composed of a selection of cold cuts & cheeses, hand-made pasta with sauces, and dessert with coffee. A vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if desired.

From Siena: Brunello di Montalcino Guided Wine Tour W/ Lunch

4. From Siena: Brunello di Montalcino Guided Wine Tour W/ Lunch

Enjoy the beautiful Tuscan landscapes on the way to the famous wine hill of Montalcino with your guide. Learn about the process and passion involved in creating the famous Brunello Wine, and enjoy a local lunch. First, walk in the vineyards and explore the cellars where the wine is produced and aged before enjoying an introductory tasting of the world-famous Brunello wine. Then visit the hilltop town of Montalcino. See the town's medieval fortress, and spend time browsing the shops and streets. Take in the incredible views of the valleys and vineyards below. Next, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a family-run winery, accompanied by the delicious wines produced at the facility. Next, continue to the stunning and ancient Benedictine Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a special place set in a breathtaking landscape. In the afternoon, visit a third winery where you’ll get a detailed description of the wine-making process. Learn how the vines are cared for and about the long aging process in oak barrels. After visiting the cellars and getting to know the winemakers, you’ll sit down for a final tasting before the return drive to Siena.

From Florence: Val D'Orcia, Montepulciano, Pienza Wine Tour

5. From Florence: Val D'Orcia, Montepulciano, Pienza Wine Tour

Explore the wine lands and medieval villages of Tuscany with a guide on a day trip from Florence. Escape the “Cradle of the Renaissance” on an air-conditioned vehicle and head to Pienza and Montepulciano. Sample some of the most celebrated Brunello di Montalcino wines.   Transfer to the village of Montepulciano in the Val d’Orcia where you'll discover stately Renaissance buildings and churches of rare beauty, all set among the vineyards. Have some free time to visit the village. Next, go to Pienza to explore its Renaissance heart. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Val d’Orcia, and learn about Pienza’s ancient traditions before your return transfer to Florence.

Val D'Orcia: Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour from Florence

6. Val D'Orcia: Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour from Florence

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and experience the heart of Tuscany on this day trip from Florence. Ride in a spacious and air-conditioned van to the lush Val D’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop at wineries, stroll through local towns, and savor local cheese. Hop aboard the comfortable bus at a centrally-located meeting point in Florence. Relax on the drive through the Tuscan countryside on the way to Montalcino. Try some world-renowned Brunello wine and stroll through the cellars and museum of a wine estate. Hear about the history of this estate which once belonged to the powerful Piccolomini family, whose members included Pope Pius II. Move up to the peak of the town for views of rolling hills, ancient oaks, picturesque olive groves, vineyards, and cypress trees. Continue to Pienza, which stands high upon a hill and dominates the Orcia valley with extraordinary views. Explore the charming streets of this small town at your leisure. Head to Montepulciano, home to the famous Vino Nobile vineyards where some of the vampire movie "New Moon" was shot. Sip on some wine while visiting the dungeon where the wine is stored under the ancient walls of the winery. Sample some Pecorino cheese and finally return by bus to Florence.

Montalcino: Walk of Wine Tour with Vertical Brunello Tasting

7. Montalcino: Walk of Wine Tour with Vertical Brunello Tasting

Paradiso di Cacuci is a winery located in a small “corner ofParadise“ in the northwestern area of Montalcino. Our wine production is centered on the perpetuation of the tradition which, together with a more modern model and in compliance with the values of the Brunello Consortium, uses only from our vineyards which are respectively divided into; 5 ha Brunello di Montalcino, 1 ha. Rosso di Montalcino and 5 ha. di I.g.t. Sangiovese. Welcomes, by reservation, individual visitors and small groups offering guided tastings that give the opportunity to get to know the production directly, starting from the winemaking process to the discovery of the final result, giving a unique and unforgettable experience. Our tastings are only private and by appointment only to guarantee you our best services.

Montalcino: Guided Winery Tour & Gourmet Tasting

8. Montalcino: Guided Winery Tour & Gourmet Tasting

Learn about viticulture in the picturesque vineyards of Montalcino. Join your guides along the Brunello Cru path through the vines, as they show you different terroirs and introduce you to the philosophy and biodynamic approach of these vineyards. Enjoy a tasting of 6 wines with food pairings. Meet your guides and head down the Brunello Cru path. The path leads to the cross-vaulted cellar, where the wines can mature in a balanced way. Learn about the different steps of winemaking and why wine ages in wood, concrete barrels, or amphoras. After the detailed tour, a nicely arranged table awaits you in the tasting room. During a guided tasting, enjoy 6 wines in 3 flights. Each of the wines will be paired with a specially created gourmet bite. Discover how harmony with nature can influence tastes. For this wine experience, you can choose between 2 tasting options: Dynamic Brunello Cru Tasting: This tasting concentrates on Brunelli and its different single vineyards. • 6 Brunelli: 1 vintage Brunello, 3 Brunello Cru & 2 Brunello Cru Riserva • Signature Corte Pavone Tasting: Get the perfect overview of the Corte Pavone range and learn how so many different wines from 1 grape variety can be produced in Sangiovese. • Le Perle di Pavone Spumante, Rosso di Montalcino, Levante, Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello Cru, Brunello Cru Riserva

From Siena: Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour by Minivan

9. From Siena: Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour by Minivan

Brunello, considered the best wine in the world, has its ancestral roots in the passion of the inhabitants of Montalcino and in the ancient winemaking tradition, handed down from one generation to the next. The town of Montalcino, with its Sangiovese grapes the wine is produced from, stands on a charming hill that lets you relish its natural wholesomeness. The town, its ancient fortress, and one of the best wineries in the world are the focus of this specialized tour. The winemaking process which includes a long maturation in casks made from valuable wood, make Brunello the “Italian ambassador in the world of our winemaking reality.” Taste prestigious wines from some of the finest wineries in Montalcino and enjoy the wonderful surrounding area.

Montalcino: Premium Wine Tasting with light-lunch and Tour

10. Montalcino: Premium Wine Tasting with light-lunch and Tour

Paradiso di Cacuci is a winery located in a small “corner of Paradise“ in the northwestern area of Montalcino. Our wine production is centered on the perpetuation of the tradition which, together with a more modern model and in compliance with the values of the Brunello Consortium, uses only from our vineyards which are respectively divided into; 5 ha Brunello di Montalcino, 1 ha. Rosso di Montalcino and 5 ha. di I.g.t. Sangiovese. Welcomes, by reservation, individual visitors and small groups offering guided tastings that give the opportunity to get to know the production directly, starting from the winemaking process to the discovery of the final result, giving a unique and unforgettable experience. Our tastings are only private and by appointment only to guarantee you our best services.

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El tour arrancó temprano (08am) y terminó aproximadamente a las 19:30hs, el tiempo en cada lugar esta bien diagramado e incluso esta estipulado el tiempo del almuerzo en Pienza, donde hay muy buenos lugares para comer o tomar algo, la cata de vinos fue una muy linda experiencia, más por el hecho de que los vinos de Montalcino y Montepulciano son de buena calidad, el tour es en ingles/español por lo cual la guía traducía todo en ambos idiomas. Los 3 lugares que se visitan son muy lindos, vistas panorámicas hermosas y la guía durante el viaje explica parte de la historia de los lugares así como comidas y productos típicos del lugar, es una experiencia muy recomendable para alguien que quiera desconectarse del bullicio de las zonas más turísticas y disfrutar un día caminando por lugares hermosos, comiendo y probando vinos. Totalmente recomendable!

The small group was perfect for us, and our guide & driver was knowledgeable & friendly - we love San Gimignano but wished we could have had a bit longer to wander the streets & shop. Maybe even a shorter time at Montolcino, the view from the top of the castle is worth it but 20 minutes is all one needs. We enjoyed the wine tastings but found the 2nd stop at the “black tower” more interesting & professional - it was a great day and definitely a highlight of our travels Grazie

Had a wonderful time in beautiful San Gimignano, and the wineries. Montalcino, though beautiful, everything was closed so we really only saw the fort. Our driver, Vincenzo, was super sweet and knowledgeable and took us to some great panoramic views to take pictures.. Like other reviews, the trip did last about 9 hrs, which is more than enough time.

Fabulous driver/guide who could speak multiple languages really well and had deep local knowledge (including winemaking processes), lovely comfortable vehicle to travel in, stunning scenery, the right amount of time in each town and wine tasting with genuine local authentic quality wine makers (plus lovely food). We highly recommend this trip!

Leonardo was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide. The abbey and vineyards were picturesque. The vintners explained their craft in easy to understand yet detailed manner. A delicious and welcoming home-made meal overlooking the countryside completed the package!