PRIVATE Full-Day Brunello Wine experience from Florence
Florence, Italy
• EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR PRIVATE GROUP •
Wine lovers, dedicate a day to the legendary Brunello! Embark on an extraordinary 9-hour guided tour from Florence. Travel in a luxury minivan through rolling green hills and historic vineyards, with a private driver at your disposal throughout the day. You will visit Montalcino, a small medieval town south of Siena, which is the cradle of the fantastic Brunello! Experience the beautiful and suggestive medieval stronghold and location of the finest wines in the world. Taste wines from small producers or from the best-known brands. You will witness the production process and have lunch at their table while savoring their wines!
• 9-hr Full-Day private tour of the renowned Brunello wine region from Florence
• Pick-up and drop-off at your Hotel or address included
• Hear live commentary of the wine cellars by your guide
• Travel in a private luxury car or minivan
• Customize your itinerary to fit your interests
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Montalcino, Montalcino, Tuscany
Before reaching Montalcino, you will stop to visit a Brunello producer. Throughout your visit in their cellars, you will learn about the winemaking process and finally try the first Brunello wine! You will then move towards the medieval city of Montalcino where you will choose your lunch destination: in the village, in a traditional restaurant or on the estate of another wine producer.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: La Fornace, La Fornace, Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Tuscany
La Fornace is one of the smallest wineries in Montalcino; a mother, father and son are in charge of the production (Rosso, Brunello…)! You will have a chance to visit their cellars and witness the production of the Blazon Wine. Here you will get a glimpse of what happens when quality takes over quantity!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: il Cocco, SC della Villa a Tolli Loc. Villa a Tolli, 53024, Montalcino Italy
Explore premium quality wine in the Podere il Cocco! A small, family-run winery, which produces just over 1000 bottles a year. Admire this high-quality and organic production by touring the cellars and learning about the production process.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Winery Solaria Patrizia Cencioni, Podere la Capanna 102, 53024, Montalcino Italy
Solaria is an all-female, family-run company which produces only around 120 thousand bottles a year! Located northeast of Montalcino, it is influenced by its own micro climate. You will visit the cellars and the production of their wine and as well as their extra virgin olive oil.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Enoteca la Fortezza di Montalcino, Piazzale Fortezza - Montalcino, 53024, Montalcino Italy
Enoteca La Fortezza is a symbolic point of reference for quality wine lovers and for those who want to know more about the fascinating world of Montalcino and its Brunello! Housed precisely within the ancient fortress of Montalcino, it is a center for culture and offers a wonderful view of Val d’Orcia. With its team of professionals and a stunning collection of local and international wines, La Fortezza wine shop is not to be missed!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Abbazia di Sant'Antimo, Localita' S. Antimo, 222, 53024 Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino Italy
Subsequently, we could visit the abbey of Sant'Antimo or have the last tasting in a cellar before returning home.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/location (Florence Down Town)
- Private transportation by Mercedes Minivan Air-Conditioned
- Unlimited cold mineral water
- On-Board WiFi
- English-speaking licensed driver
Exclusions
- Lunch in farm or winery (to be paid on-site from 25€pp to 45€pp)
- Wine tasting (to be paid on location, up to 15€pp)
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Departure is at 9:00am. Pick-up time can be changed upon request.
- A confirmation is appreciated the day before the appointment by e-mailing or via iMessage or WhatsApp.
- In case of rain, the umbrellas will be provided by your driver.
- This tour/experience is for a maximum of 8 travelers (your private party). Should your group exceed this size, you can make two reservations.)
- You will be picked up directly at your hotel or address provided at the time of booking at the exact time of the start of the tour.
- Upon request, during the reservation we can organize lunch in wine cellars or on farms, this is a highly recommended experience, especially for wine lovers. (They also offer vegetarian and gluten-free lunches, and accommodate allergies. Upon request 24hrs before the tour).
- Minors under the age of 18 are not allowed to drink alcohol (wine tasting).
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Our cars are ozone sterilized before each tour to ensure hygiene and cleanliness. Our English-speaking drivers have been trained to take all necessary precautions to protect the health of our customers. Thanks in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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