Italy, Tuscany – Famous Wines of Montepulciano

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

10.00am Guided Tour of Three Wineries Producing Vino Di Montepulciano & Lunch:
A guide will introduce you to the world of the wines of Montepulciano, telling stories and curiosities related to its area of origin. Exploring different areas of the territory of Montepulciano, you will discover three wineries producing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC. At one of them, you will have the opportunity to taste the typical dishes cooked with local products, paired with the local wines (approx 6 hours).

Return to your villa for a free evening.

Overnight Country Villa

Meals B, T (Wines) L

Secret Villages & Flavours

10.00am Montefollonico and Vinsanto:
Guided tour of the characteristic medieval village of Montefollonico, surrounded by thirteenth-century walls made of terracotta and stone, partly in ruins. Montefollonico is also known as “The village of Vinsanto”; enjoying a tasting of this famous Tuscan wine, the reason will be clear.

12.30pm Light Lunch with Olive Oil Tasting:
In the small village of Castelmuzio, renowned for the high quality of the extra virgin olive oil produced here, enjoy a tasting of olive oil and a light lunch based on local products.

4.00pm Pienza & Pecorino Cheese:
Guided tour of Pienza, an ideal Renaissance city, whose historic centre is a UNESCO heritage site, and of the wonderful Piccolomini Palace, which was the historic mansion of Enea Piccolomini (Pope Pius II), with its panoramic garden. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy a tasting of Pecorino cheese from Pienza at a shop in the historic centre.

Overnight Country House

Meals

Meals B, T (Wines), L, T (Olive Oil), T (Cheese)

Orcia DOC and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

10.00am Guided Tour of an Orica DOC Wine Cellar:
Guided tour of a winery producing Vino Orcia DOC, plus a wine tasting.

12.00pm Guided Tour of Bagno Vignoni:
A small village located in the heart of the Val d’Orcia park (UNESCO Heritage Site), renowned for its thermal waters. Piazza delle Sorgenti stands in the centre of the village, and features a large rectangular pool supplied by the hot and steaming waters that naturally flow from the underground.

1.00pm Lunch in Val D’Orcia:
Tasting of typical local dishes, based on local products and ingredients.

3.00pm Guided Tour of a Brunello Winery:
Guided tour of a winery producing Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, plus a wine tasting.

5.00pm Guided Tour of Montalcino:
Guided tour of the historic centre of Montalcino and its medieval fortress, from which you will enjoy a splendid view over the Val d’Orcia, the Crete Senesi, up to the hills of the Maremma.

Overnight Country Villa

Meals B, T (Wines), L, T (Wines)

Cortona DOC and Chianina Meat

10.00am Guided Tour of a Cortona DOC Wine Cellar:
Guided tour of a winery producing Cortona DOC, plus a wine tasting.

12.00pm Guided Tour of Cortona:
Guided tour of this ancient Etruscan town, including its historical palaces and the squares, which were chosen as the set of several movies, including “Under the Tuscan Sun”.

1.00pm Light Lunch of Valdichiana Flavours:
You will taste the dishes of the rural traditions, including the crostini topped with chicken liver pate, and ribollita.

4.00pm Chianina Tour:
Visit to a Chianina breeding farm, to discover the largest calves in the world, from which the famous “Florentine T-bone steak” originates.

7.00pm Countryside Dinner: Based on Chianina meat, and other short supply chain products.

Overnight Country Villa

Meals B, T (Wines), L, D

Departure

Say farewell this morning after breakfast

Meals B

Your consultant will be pleased to assist with transfers or train bookings to have you arrive/depart in Montepulciano for this package.