Private Art & Wine Tour in Cortona & Montepulciano, with lunch & 2 wine tastings

Follow us inside the rolling Tuscan landscape, amidst wine, art, Middle Ages, Renaissance and history visiting Cortona and “the secret underground cellars” of Montepulciano. You will taste the best wines of our Region and meal with a typical tuscan lunch. The beautiful and untouched landscape is the absolute protagonist in Val d’ Orcia. This area of Tuscany boasts of endless rolling hills covered with grain or sunflowers, a rich green valley which encompasses the Orcia river. First we will explore the South of Tuscany and visit the Medieval town of Cortona. Later we’ll visit the “Underground Wonders” of Montepulciano (The Historic Cellars of the city) where you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG “rest”. In Montepulciano we’ll have also a first and a second wine tasting experience in two differerent cellars, with a delicious tuscan lunch. (Pecorino cheese, bruschettas, ham, cold cuts, always with the best wines of our Region).

Our expert driver will pick you up at your hotel or other chosen location (B&B or private apartment) and take you to discover the Tuscan countryside. The first stop will be in Cortona for a self-guided visit of the city (1 hour). Cortona is a traditional fortified Etruscan city, located approximately 600 meters above sea level, offering spectacular views of the surrounding valley and Lake Trasimeno. The main things I recommend you look for in the city center are: – Piazza della Repubblica, the historic center of Cortona – the pretty medieval streets of Cortona – Piazza Signorelli – the beautiful shops of Cortona, We will also visit the incredible Monastery of St. Francis, a peaceful place not far from the city.

After leaving Cortona, we will stop to take photos of the landscape along the road described in the film “Under the Tuscan Sun”. Afterwards we will head to Montepulciano to visit the “Underground Wonders” of the city. We will visit the main square of the town (Piazza Grande), the ancient Government Palace and two historic cellars: here you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC rest.

Also in the heart of Montepulciano you will have a delicious Tuscan lunch and 5 wine tastings after a guided tour inside the Talosa Historic Winery.
Take up again: – Guided tour of the Historic Cellar – Tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano Doc, Nobile di Montepulciano Docg wines; – Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Docg; – Nobile di Montepulciano “Filai Lunghi” Docg or IGT “Pietrose” Super Tuscan; – Lunch with: Homemade pasta (Pici, Lasagne or Cannelloni) – Pecorino di Pienza; – Typical Tuscan cured meats (ham, loin, salami). Talosa is a historic and spectacular winery in the heart of Montepulciano, carved into the historic center. Its tunnels dug into the ancient rock both open onto the large rooms where the Nobile wine rests.

The second wine tasting experience will be in the historic cellar of Cantina Ercolani. During the Renaissance the Ercolani family cultivated vines and in 1700 this activity was highly appreciated. In fact they were one of the “founding fathers” of Vino Nobile. After the guided tour of the cellar we will have a special wine tasting (7/8 wines) accompanied by appetizers. At the end of the second tasting we will return to your location.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible

• Private Art & Wine Tour in Cortona & Montepulciano, with lunch & 2 wine tastings
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• This Tour is Provided by Pek Tuscany in Limo.
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