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Tuscany wine tour

Montepulciano Wine Tour

  • 8 hours

What is included:

  • 2 Private Guided Wineries Tours & Tastings

  • Light lunch at the winery

What is not included:

  • Gratuites

  • What is not mentioned in “What’s included”

Transport

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Travel through the most picturesque landscape, discover the wine of Tuscany, enjoy a hearty, local meal and visit the wineries.

Montepulciano Territory

Located between the valleys of Orcia and Chiana, Montepulciano was built by the Etruscan king Porsenna, in 500 BC. The town preserves its old city centre, as it was centuries ago, with many religious and civil buildings such as the church of Madonna di San Biagio, the Palazzo Pubblico, Palazzo Tarugi, and the home of the poet Poliziano. This area is rich in oak, holm oak and chestnut woods, cultivated tuff planes, and vineyards. Montepulciano is famous throughout the world, for its natural and architectural beauty, but also for the wine that bears the city’s name. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of Italy’s classic red wines, and has unquestionably helped Tuscany retain its privileged place on the world wine map. According to DOCG rules, in order to be labeled as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a wine must come from vineyards on the hills surrounding Montepulciano, an area with slopes reaching 820-1968 ft of altitude. The key grape variety grown here is Sangiovese (known locally as Prugnolo Gentile), the same variety used to make another of Tuscany’s great red wines: Brunello di Montalcino.

  • Day 1: Morning

    Private Guided Winery Tour at Salcheto


    Salco means the willow tree in the ancient Tuscan language, an important plant for wine territories throughout history as its branches were used to bind the vines.

    Salcheto is the name of the stream , which springs at the foot of the town of Montepulciano and winds through a valley where willows abounded.This stream is the boundary of our organic and biodynamic estate, rooted in the historic district of Vino Nobile, in the southeast of the Siena province of Tuscany.

    The willow tree, a species that we continue to replant at the winery, also contributes to the winery’s energy independence, is today prominently represented in our logo as part of our commitment to environmental sustainability.


    The tour ends with a tasting of 5 of the most iconic wines of Salcheto winery.

  • Day 1: Lunch

    Light lunch at the winery


    At the Avignonesi wine cellar, you can enjoy a delicious traditional lunch prepared with seasonal vegetables from their garden and a selection of cheeses and cold cuts.

  • Day 1: Afternoon

    Private Guided Winery Tour at Avignonesi


    Named after the original founders of the estate, the Avignonesi family, the winery has undergone an exciting journey since it was first established. Acquired by Virginie Saverys in 2009, Avignonesi has grown in size and at the same time has become a leader in biodynamic viticulture in Italy. Since the acquisition and thanks to Virginie’s respect for the ecosystem, her staff and the final consumer, the winery has started producing and crafting organic wines that are truly authentic to their origins yet singular and unique. To date, the estate has grown to 175 hectares of vineyards including the purchase of a state-of-the-art winemaking facility in the Montepulciano appellation. The Avignonesi wines enhance the richness and elegance of the Montepulciano heritage. Sangiovese wines have been produced for centuries here, and the fascination that lies around this appellation is elevated by the ”back to basics, no un-natural intervention” approach that biodynamic viticulture entails.

    Wine Tasting

    - Toscana IGT Chardonnay Il Marzocco
    - Toscana IGT Grifi
    - Toscana IGT Sangiovese Grandi Annate 
    - Toscana IGT 50&50
    - Vin Santo di Montepulciano or Occhio di Pernice

What is included:

  • 2 Private Guided Wineries Tours & Tastings

  • Light lunch at the winery

What is not included:

  • Gratuites

  • What is not mentioned in “What’s included”

Request persolalized quote

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