Wine Tasting in Montepulciano with Visit to the Vineyards Private Tour

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7 hours
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Explore the serene vineyards of Montepulciano on a private tour. Revel in rich history and taste exquisite Nobile di Montepulciano wines amidst stunning landscapes, timeless traditions await.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

A visit to this Cellar is a voyage in time and history: here is the essence of the sweet Tuscan earth, the wine, that they already took care of, worshiped and consumed in happiness and joy, with passion and tenacity our distant ancestors, the Etruscans, some centuries earlies than the Christian era. The new vinification centre for the winery you are going too visit is immersed among the vineyards and the woods in a sacred silent place where the usual stainless steel fermenting tanks have been combined with wooden vats typical of those used for traditional Tuscan wine production.A visit to the Fontecornino Cellar is an experience that has the capacity to transmit the passion for the grapes and for the wine. Montepulciano is well known for the great production of red wine, it’s "Nobile di Montepulciano" is one of the most appreciated Italian wines in Italy and abroad. The cellar you are going to visit is an immense cross vaulted arches, which make it resemble a Roman-Gothic Cathedral.

What You Get

Wine tasting with 6 different local wines
Typical local cheeses and cold cuts
Visit to one of the most ancient and beautiful wine cellar
Food or drinks choices made outside the scope of the organized tasting tour
Gratuities (optional)

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

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Montepulciano

Standing high on the top a hill in Southern Tuscany not too far from Siena, Montepulciano is a medieval town of rare beauty highly recommended when visiting Tuscany. The city, full of elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, charming squares and hidden corners, boasts vast panoramas all over the wonderful Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana valleys that surround it. Piazza Grande is the heart of Montepulciano and the setting for its main events, including the barrel-racing contest Bravio delle Botti, held in August every year and much more. A walk through Montepulciano, is the best way to view the town and its beautiful landmarks as well as to enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside covered by vineyards producing the famous Nobile! Montepulciano has received great emphases following the filming of the vampire saga Twilight sequel New Moon.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
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Via Fontecornino

The grapes destined for the production of wine of the cellar you are going to visit originate from 30 hectares of vineyards that the winery possesses and are situated in 3 areas, among the most suitable areas of Montepulciano’s Territory:Ascianello, Nottola (Croce) e Fontecornino. The average age of the vineyards is 12 years. The cultivation of the vines is by cordon spur and guyot training methods.The grapes cultivated are:RED: Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and WHITE: Malvasia, Grechetto, Trebbiano.
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Pick up at 8:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Museum and city tour were wonderful, enjoyed walking the city and having lunch with Teresa, Rossana and Luigi. So much to see, enjoyed sampling food and coffee and talking to the local artists.

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Rossana and Luigi took care of absolutely everything! We’ll remember this trip forever! You will too!

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