Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena

4.9
(935 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Brunello di Montalcino, a collector’s favorite, is internationally recognized as one of the best Italian red wines. On this full-day guided tour from Siena, discover the cellars where these incredible wines age, meet the local producers, and learn about the passion that goes into making this wine. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a winery and spend time relaxing at your leisure in the village of Montalcino before exploring the mystical abbey of Sant'Antimo. Visit a total of three wineries in the region, tasting unique creations at each one.

Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Example Menu

Starter

traditional Tuscan starter

local cold cuts and cheeses with bruschetta (toasted bread) with extra virgin olive oil, with fresh tomatoes or with other toppings (olive patè)

Main

Pasta with sauce

Tagliatelle or other local pasta with sauce (tomato sauce, meat sauce or pesto)

Dessert

cake and coffee or biscuits and wine

cake with coffee or almond buscuits with dessert wine are typical ways to end a meal in Tuscany

What's Included

at family run winery
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit to wine cellars and wine tasting
Local Guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide under the large tree in front of the San Domenico Basilica Cateriniana church.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet your guide in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena at 9:30am and travel south to the famous wine hill of Montalcino. Enjoy a first stop at a small winery, walk along the rows of vines, explore the cellars and learn about the different barrels that can be used to make this 5-year old, prestigious wine. Enjoy an introductory tasting of the famous Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wine and contemplate its complexities and legendary aging potential. Visit the hill town of Montalcino, the fortress where the brave soldiers of the Republic of Siena made their last stand against Florence and the town's squares and streets. Be welcomed into a family-run winery, meet its owners, winemakers or workers and take a visit around the farm before sitting down to enjoy a traditional Tuscan meal accompanied by the farm's delicious wines.
Enjoy a brief visit to the mystical Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a church that was once part of a large Benedictine monastery and enjoy its peace and tranquility.
Visit a third winery to deepen your understanding of the wine making processes and sit down for another tasting of this nectar of the gods before the comfortable drive back to Siena.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Customers who have not reached Italy's legal drinking age of 18 will not be served alcohol
Supplied by Tuscan Escapes by Papilio SRL

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Wine Tastings
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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