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Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Pick-up from our meeting point.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Castello Tricerchi, Strada Provinciale 45 del Brunello, Km 1700 Località Altesi, 53024, Montalcino Italy
Castello Tricerchi extends over 400 hectares on the northern slopes of Montalcino. 13 hectares are vineyards dedicated to the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso, the vines which produce Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. The composition of the soil, containing limestone clay and sand, is rich and even. The cultivation methods are based on organic principles.
The Castle of the Tricerchi family, completed in 1441, dominates the property and is now the home and headquarters of the Tricerchis’ direct ancestors, the Squarcia family. The construction constituted an important bastion for the pilgrims who went to Rome along the Via Francigena, now the headquarters of the Brunello di Montalcino production. Its covers 6000 m2 and is a typical example of a medieval castle with a fortified keep. The cellars are located inside the castle, in what were once dungeons. In this medieval setting, you will enjoy the tasting of the estate’s signature wines, accompanied by a multi-course lunch.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: AZIENDA AGRICOLA VILLA I CIPRESSI, Villa Cipressi SNC Via Bellaria Località Villa I Cipressi, 53024, Montalcino Italy
The farm started to produce honey of various flavors about 30 years ago. Later in the nineties they began to plant vineyards and some olive trees. The farm produces now Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, Grappa di Brunello, extra virgin olive oil and honey. The passion for nature and the strong ecological mind have pushed them to use only photovoltaic energy, and to produce only with the principles of organic agriculture.
Villa i Cipressi started to produce Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino in the year 2000. The winery has 3.5 hectares of Sangiovese vines at two locations. The two vineyards, distinct in soil and in microclimate, allow for a blend which enriches the quality of the wine. The estate produces Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino and a selection line called ZEBRAS, which is produced and marketed only in the best years. The Zebras is a selection of the best grapes from the best vineyard and ages 6 months more than the regular vintage Brunello.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Drop-off at our meeting point.
Duration: 15 minutes
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