Brunello, presently considered the best wine in the world, has its ancestral roots in the passion of the inhabitants of Montalcino and in the ancient winemaking tradition, handed down from one generation to the next. The town of Montalcino, sanctuary of this wine produced from Sangiovese grapes, stands on a charming hill that will let you savour its natural wholesomeness. The town, its century-old fortress, and the best wineries reviewed in specialized magazines are the main destination of our outing. You will discover Montalcino, the splendid Abbazia di Sant’Antimo (St. Antimo’s Abbey) and the beautiful surrounding area. Along with a selection of other prestigious wines, you will also sample Brunello di Montalcino, known as the “Italian ambassador in the world of our winemaking reality”, presently the most appreciated wine product in the whole world.
Inclusion
Pick-up on request (Optional); Travel by GT coach or minivan with air conditioning; Expert multilingual escorts available in English, Spanish, French, German; Free Tour of Montalcino and its stronghold; Visit to St. Antimo's Abbey; Wine tasting at a renowned winery.
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Hours of operation
Available: Tuesday and Thursday, departing at 1:00pm (until Mar 31 2014); Departs at 2:00pm (as of Apr 1 2014).
Duration
Approximately 5 hours.
Location
Meeting Point: From Piazza Gramsci in front of “La Lizza” Cafè, Siena.
Location
Meeting Point: From Piazza Gramsci in front of “La Lizza” Cafè, Siena.
Policies
Guests are requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time.
A minimum number of 6 participants is required to guarantee other languages (French and German).
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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Brunello, presently considered the best wine in the world, has its ancestral roots in the passion of the inhabitants of Montalcino and in the ancient winemaking tradition, handed down from one generation to the next. The town of Montalcino, sanctuary of this wine produced from Sangiovese grapes, stands on a charming hill that will let you savour its natural wholesomeness. The town, its century-old fortress, and the best wineries reviewed in specialized magazines are the main destination of our outing. You will discover Montalcino, the splendid Abbazia di Sant’Antimo (St. Antimo’s Abbey) and the beautiful surrounding area. Along with a selection of other prestigious wines, you will also sample Brunello di Montalcino, known as the “Italian ambassador in the world of our winemaking reality”, presently the most appreciated wine product in the whole world.
Inclusion
Pick-up on request (Optional); Travel by GT coach or minivan with air conditioning; Expert multilingual escorts available in English, Spanish, French, German; Free Tour of Montalcino and its stronghold; Visit to St. Antimo's Abbey; Wine tasting at a renowned winery.
Exclusion
Gratuity
Hours of operation
Available: Tuesday and Thursday, departing at 1:00pm (until Mar 31 2014); Departs at 2:00pm (as of Apr 1 2014).
Duration
Approximately 5 hours.
Location Meeting Point: From Piazza Gramsci in front of “La Lizza” Cafè, Siena.
Location
Meeting Point: From Piazza Gramsci in front of “La Lizza” Cafè, Siena.
Policies Guests are requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time. A minimum number of 6 participants is required to guarantee other languages (French and German).
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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