Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena

Highlights

Maximize time outside Siena with visits to three wineries
Taste Brunello di Montalcino and meet the winemakers
Admire views of the Tuscan countryside
Round-trip transportation from Siena is included

Summary

Begin your day trip with pickup in central Siena. Meet your guide and hop aboard your minivan, setting off toward Montalcino. Travel into the Tuscan hills and stop first at a small winery for a walk among the vineyards. Swirl and sip the famous Brunello di Montalcino, and check out the cellars with your guide. Next, arrive in the town of Montalcino, the region’s namesake. Soak up some free time to roam the area independently, enjoying the views of the valley below, perusing the shops or tasting more of the celebrated Brunello wines. Afterward, journey to a family-run winery, where you’ll meet the winemakers. Delve into some of the region’s culinary favorites with a lunch of antipasti, pasta or risotto and dessert, complemented by delicious local wines. Appetites sated, continue to the ancient Benedictine abbey of Sant'Antimo. Learn about the stunning structure’s history as you follow your guide inside. On occasion, visitors will hear the monks singing Gregorian chants while taking in the scenery. Top off your trip with a visit to a third winery for a fascinating lesson on production, the aging process and more. Take a seat for a final tasting before returning to Siena.

Tour info

Duration

9 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore beyond Siena with a full-day wine-tasting tour in the Tuscan hills. Sip Brunello di Montalcino at three different wineries and learn about secrets behind the production process. Visit a family-run winery for a traditional Tuscan lunch, discover the village of Montalcino, and go inside the Abbey of Sant’Antimo during the tour. Meet the makers behind this delicious Italian red wine and go for a walk among the vineyards.

What’s included?

Local Guide
at family run winery
Visit to wine cellars and wine tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 9h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Tours are operated in 9 seater vans but a max. of 5 participants will be accepted on tour to ensure social distancing. All travelers will have to wear their own personal protective equipment (masks covering nose and mouth).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Tuscan Escapes

About operator:

Tuscan Escapes is situated in the Siena's old center. We operate daily Tours and Activities departing from town as well as Private services throughout central Tuscany. Our aim is to guide you through this charming region and help you to experience the love of “the little things” that decorate the Tuscan way of life.