From Siena: Brunello di Montalcino Guided Wine Tour W/ Lunch – Tuscany, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Enjoy the beautiful Tuscan landscapes on the way to the famous wine hill of Montalcino with your guide. Learn about the process and passion involved in creating the famous Brunello Wine, and enjoy a local lunch.
First, walk in the vineyards and explore the cellars where the wine is produced and aged before enjoying an introductory tasting of the world-famous Brunello wine. Then visit the hilltop town of Montalcino.
See the town’s medieval fortress, and spend time browsing the shops and streets. Take in the incredible views of the valleys and vineyards below. Next, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a family-run winery, accompanied by the delicious wines produced at the facility.
Next, continue to the stunning and ancient Benedictine Abbey of Sant’Antimo, a special place set in a breathtaking landscape. In the afternoon, visit a third winery where you’ll get a detailed description of the wine-making process.
Learn how the vines are cared for and about the long aging process in oak barrels. After visiting the cellars and getting to know the winemakers, you’ll sit down for a final tasting before the return drive to Siena.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit the charming hill town of Montalcino and the mystical Abbey of Sant Antimo
Visit 3 local wineries, meet the wine makers, and taste their wines
Enjoy a delicious Tuscan meal at a family-run winery

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