Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour in Tuscany, Siena

Explore the Tuscan countryside and taste the region’s famous Brunello wines while touring the surroundings of quaint Montalcino. You’ll visit a selection of small-sized wineries that produce more complex and interesting varietals. Your first stop is at a boutique winery, where you can walk through the vineyards, explore the cellars, and enjoy an introductory lesson and tasting. 

Afterward, make your way to Montalcino, a hilltop town and the region’s namesake. Enjoy some free time to climb the walls of the fortress, where the brave soldiers of the Republic of Siena made their last stand to Florence and the Medici. Then visit some local shops, taste more Brunello wines in one of the wine bars, or simply wander around the cobbled streets and enjoy incredible views overlooking the valley and vineyards below.

A short drive outside of Montalcino takes you to the ancient Benedictine abbey of Sant'Antimo. This special place sits within stunning landscapes, which together permeate peace and tranquility. Unknown and unseen by many travelers, the abbey is one of the main wonders of Tuscany. You may even witness the monks singing Gregorian chants echoing amongst the natural surroundings.

Around midday, you'll arrive at a family-run winery to meet the owners and winemakers. Enjoy a visit through the estate and its farm, and then sit down to enjoy a traditional Tuscan meal accompanied by delicious wines. After lunch, you’ll visit the third winery of the day and learn about the winemaking processes, industry tools, how to care for the vines, and why it’s important to age Brunello wine in oak barrels. After visiting the cellars and getting to know the winemakers, enjoy your final tasting.

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