WINE TOURS & TASTING - From grape to glass
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OUR PRIVATE TOURS ALWAYS INCLUDE:
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CORTONA FOOD & WINE TOUR
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Cortona, in Tuscany, is perched on a spectacular hilltop overlooking the Valdichiana, from this amazing hill town people can enjoy stunning views of lake Trasimeno and Mount Amiata. Here, the vine-growing and wine-making tradition can be traced back to the Etruscan period. Soils and a particularly suited for vine-growing micro climate have encouraged farmers to invest on this territory in the past and over the years the Cortona DOC has become an important player on the domestic and international stage.
Activity type: Private tour with English speaking local tour guide Time of departure: 9.30 a.m. Facilities and Inclusions: English speaking driver and tour guide, Air conditioned car or van, Visit to 3 vineyards and cellars, private tour of the cellar and/or vineyards, Meet wine producers and wine estate owners and learn about wine making techniques from an expert, Wine and food tastings, Lunch, Vegetarian meal upon request |
FULL DAY tour Price per person from €200 For large groups prices are on request |
MONTALCINO FOOD & WINE TOUR
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Montalcino is home to the famous Brunello di Montalcino, the result of years of wine-making experience and tenacious passion; a wine that is lovingly aged in the cellars before it is presented to the world. The Rosso di Montalcino and the Brunello, some of the best Italian wines, are legends renewed with each bottle.
Our wine tour will take you on a journey through the streets of this lovely Tuscan town and into the cellars of the very best Brunello producers, where you will be able to taste and buy some of the very best vintage year wines. Activity type: Private tour with English speaking local tour guide Time of departure: 9.30 a.m. Facilities and Inclusions: English speaking driver and tour guide, Air conditioned car or van, Visit to 3 vineyards and cellars, private tour of the cellar and/or vineyards, Meet wine producers and wine estate owners and learn about wine making techniques from an expert, Wine and food tastings, Lunch, Vegetarian meal upon request |
FULL DAY tour Price per person from €220 For large groups prices are on request |
MONTEPULCIANO FOOD & WINE TOUR
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Beautiful Montepulciano is known for its wonderful red wines. Having gained the DOCG status in 1981, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano acquired worldwide fame not by chance: the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a unique mix of “noble” terroir, history and tradition.
Our wine tour will take you on a journey through this charming Tuscan town and into the best wineries producing Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano, where you will be able to taste and buy some of the very best vintage year wines. Activity type: Private tour with English speaking local tour guide Time of departure: 9.30 a.m. Facilities and Inclusions: English speaking driver and tour guide, Air conditioned car or van, Visit to 3 vineyards and cellars, private tour of the cellar and/or vineyards, Meet wine producers and wine estate owners and learn about wine making techniques from an expert, Wine and food tastings, Lunch, Vegetarian meal upon request |
FULL DAY tour Price per person from €210 For large groups prices are on request |
CHIANTI AREA FOOD & WINE TOUR
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The iconic Chianti area, extending roughly over the two main cities of Florence and Siena, is characterized by a combination of almost perfect weather and soil that can produce a precious wine considered one of the best around the world.
Chianti Classico refers to the oldest and most genuine area in the Chianti region, that includes several municipalities, a land of unique beauty and charm. You will remain breathless wandering through the gentle Tuscan hills among the vineyards and fields of olive trees where the colors and the aromas will stimulate your senses. Our journey will take you from high-tech farms to those that have remained loyal to the traditional “governo alla Toscana” technique, an unforgettable immersion in one of the most appreciated wine regions. Activity type: Private tour with English speaking local tour guide Time of departure: 9.30 a.m. Facilities and Inclusions: English speaking driver and tour guide, Air conditioned car or van, Visit to 3 vineyards and cellars, private tour of the cellar and/or vineyards, Meet wine producers and wine estate owners and learn about wine making techniques from an expert, Wine and food tastings, Lunch, Vegetarian meal upon request |
FULL DAY tour Price per person €240 For large groups prices are on request |
SAN GIMIGNANO FOOD & WINE TOUR
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San Gimignano seen from the surrounding valley reveals all its beauty, with its medieval architecture and towers that rise above of all others buildings, built centuries ago to symbolize wealth and power. This Unesco heritage since 1990 offers to visitors a step back in time and an immersion in flavors and smells, with its most famous gelato shop, its Saffron and mostly the Vernaccia. The Vernaccia di San Gimignano in fact is considered one of the oldest wines of Italy. It is produced with grapes of the indigenous variety, typical of this area situated on the Siena hills. The history of this white wine is tied hand in glove with the origins of the city of San Gimignano, a town that saw its moment of maximum splendor in the Middle Ages.
Activity type: Private tour with English speaking local tour guide Time of departure: 9.30 a.m. Facilities and Inclusions: English speaking driver and tour guide, Air conditioned car or van, Visit to 3 vineyards and cellars, private tour of the cellar and/or vineyards, Meet wine producers and wine estate owners and learn about wine making techniques from an expert, Wine and food tastings, Lunch, Vegetarian meal upon request |
FULL DAY tour Price per person €240 For large groups prices are on request |
LUNCH or DINNER WITH THE WINEMAKERS
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Take the opportunity to meet and satisfy all your curiosities about wine making, best vintages, secrets about food and wine pairings, grape selection and getting tips that only an insider can give you. This informal coursed lunch or dinner in winery is a unique experience that combines guided wine tasting, fresh made Tuscan food, wine paired to typical Tuscan meals, nice conversation and fun.
This treat is available upon request and can be held in selected wineries. |
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SECRET MONTALCINO WINE TOUR IN QUAD
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An exclusive experience that will guide you through the uncontaminated and secret soul of Montalcino. In a top quality off road vehicle you will enjoy the charm of hidden places on the way to St. Antimo Abbey, otherwise inaccessible for visitors on their own.
At the end of the amazing off road tour you will have a visit in one of the most prestigious Wineries in Montalcino with explanation of the entire wine making process, tasting of different kinds of Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino, lunch with typical Tuscan products. You will end your meal with a glass of the famous Grappa di Brunello and traditional homemade cakes. Activity type: Private tour with English speaking local tour guide and/or driver Time of departure: to be decided Facilities: trip in quad or ranger, possibility to drive the quad if in possession of a valid driving licence, Visit to Montalcino St. Antimo Abbey, vineyards and cellars, Wine and food tasting, Typical Tuscan lunch, Vegetarian meal upon request, Possibility to organize round-trip transportation |
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GENERAL NOTES
Please note that Italy's law doesn't permit selling alcoholic beverage to people under 18 y.o. so guests under this age will be served non-alcoholic beverages. People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the guests and we will do our best to accomodate them.
Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the guests and we will do our best to accomodate them.
