Brunello di Montalcino Small Group Day Tour from Florence

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Explore a region renowned internationally for its Brunello di Montalcino, a red wine hard to forget due to its precious formula! Take some time to enjoy a region rich in refined winemaking and cultural treasures alike.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and experience the heart of Tuscany by visiting the enchanting area of Montalcino. On this tour, you will come to understand why we believe Tuscany is not merely a place, it’s an experience.

During the day you will visit the town of Montalcino and 2 different family-run wineries. You will taste not only the precious and prestigious Brunello, but also a wide range of regional wines. This way you have the chance of comparing different styles winemaking. Consistent traditional lunch is provided by typical trattoria in Montalcino.

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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Firenze, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips



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Explore a region renowned internationally for its Brunello di Montalcino, a red wine hard to forget due to its precious formula! Take some time to enjoy a region rich in refined winemaking and cultural treasures alike.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and experience the heart of Tuscany by visiting the enchanting area of Montalcino. On this tour, you will come to understand why we believe Tuscany is not merely a place, it’s an experience.

During the day you will visit the town of Montalcino and 2 different family-run wineries. You will taste not only the precious and prestigious Brunello, but also a wide range of regional wines. This way you have the chance of comparing different styles winemaking. Consistent traditional lunch is provided by typical trattoria in Montalcino.

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Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

Pick-up and departure.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: AZIENDA AGRICOLA VILLA I CIPRESSI, Villa Cipressi SNC Via Bellaria Località Villa I Cipressi, 53024, Montalcino Italy

This family-run winery prides itself in honouring the love for the land for generations. This respect for nature has become evident when in 2016 the estate was awarded the “Ecofriendly Cellar Diploma”. They practise sustainability and the desire to deliver healthy wines for consumers. La Palazzetta has managed to increase the value of the area through the production of both DOC and DOCG wines and extra-virgin olive oil. Here you will tour the vineyards, the farm and wine cellars and understand the family’s wine philosophy. The wine tasting will be accompanied by their own organic products.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Azienda Agricola Franco Pacenti, AZ.AGR.Pacenti Franco Località Canalicchio di Sopra 6, 53024, Montalcino Italy

The winery has ancient origins and preserves the spirit of a centennial past. The same family has run the estate since 1850. They have dedicated themselves to the cultivation of cereals, olive groves and vineyards. An interesting fact is that the oldest part of the cellar houses an underground tunnel that opens into small caves of probable Etruscan origin. You will get to explore them and tour the entire estate. The winery has a diversified production: wines, grappa and olive oil. The visit will finish by tasting their signature wines.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Montalcino, Montalcino, Tuscany

You will enjoy lunch and some free time in this medieval Borgo. The very high site of the town offers stunning views over Tuscan valleys. In the case of Montalcino, gradual economic decline has recently been reversed by economic growth due to the increasing popularity of the town’s famous wine Brunello di Montalcino, made from the Sangiovese Grosso grapes, grown within the proximities. The number of wine producers has grown from only 11 in the 1960s to more than 200 today.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

Drop-off. The tour will generally end where it started.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



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