Brunello and Nobile, Wine Lover Tour Montalcino and Montepulciano
Description
A heaven for wine lovers: situated just south of Siena lies the land of some of the best Italian wines: Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano. Based on the clones of Sangiovese, some of the most collectible and popular wines in all of Italy are produced here. Most of the tour takes place in the scenic views of the rolling hills of Val d’Orcia: a natural World Heritage Site protected by Unesco. Meet the producers and enjoy their wines.
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Itinerary
Val d'Orcia is one of the most enchanting valley in Italy, it's beauty has been the subject of many paintings and more recently movies like Gladiator, the English Patient, Twilight..
Montalcino is the dream destination of any wine lover. Discover the Brunello production area and learn about the history of this beautiful walled town
Montepulciano is not only the producer of Vino Nobile, its historical center reflects the importance and the wealth of this town. Once independent it became the strongest ally of Florence thanks to its strategic position south of Siena.
Building an ideal town, this was the plan of Pope II. The principles of Renaissance architecture were perfectly adopted in this lovely town, you will feel the harmony as you will walk the cobble stone street. Indulge in a Pecorino Cheese tasting on the way it is the local specialty!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up form any hotel or accommodation within the urban area of the city of Florence, for pick ups in different areas please send a request through the "special requirements"section at the time of booking.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Gluten free lunch option is available, please advise at time of booking
Reviews(98)
This was just the best day! Nunzio was amazing—so friendly, relaxed and incredibly knowledgeable about the local area. He was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with and we feel very lucky to have done so! The wineries selected were just perfect. They were very authentic and memorable. The food and wine was exceptional and we learned so much about each winery and the region at each stop, as well as along the way with Nunzio. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. It was one of the main highlights of our trip and something we will always remember. Thank you Nunzio for such a special day!
Thank you for the kind review, it has been a pleasure to introduce you to this beautiful corner of Tuscany.!
Short viewing of Montalcino then two wonderful wineries. The first winery had great food made by Nonna. The second winery had organic sourced wine. Our driver Nunzio was wonderful. One of the best days of the trip.
My family has been on several wine tours and this was simply world-class. Our guide for the day was Nunzio and he checked all the boxes. He was extremely professional and at the same time terrific company and very engaging. He was very knowledgeable of wine and historical elements of the area that made the tour very interesting. When we are back in this part of Italy we will certainly use “Let’s Andiamo” again…and request Nunzio!
Thank youi for tyh kinbd review we look forward to seeing you again in Tuscany!
Luca was very communicative arranging our tour! Nunzio was our guide! He was very personable, friendly, informative, and helpful! He was a very good driver! Nunzio also helped personalize the excursion to our tastes and abilities! He made suggestions for stops along the way, and was very accommodating. Our group had a great day and we highly recommend Let’s Andiamo!
We had Nunzio as a driver. He was incredible. We were traveling with 2 kids under 2, chose to do a private tour so them crying would not disturb others. Nunzio had the two car seats ready to go and was patient during the times while our daughters were upset. The tour itself was great. Two small cities where we were free to wander. Then a small vineyard where we took a tour of their production process before trying the wines with lunch. Perfect day.
Great tour, guide was incredible. Wine tasting and enjoying the charm of exploring beautiful small towns in wine country.
Thank you for the kinbd review!
Great tour. NUNZIO is the best!!!!! Great wine. Great sites !!! Perfect amount of time. The drive is part of the tour!
Thank you Roger it was a pleasure to introduce you to one of our favorite wine regions! Looking forward to meeting you again!
Luca was amazing and so kind! He took us to wonderful vineyards we never would have found without him and tailored the experience to our tastes. Highly recommended.
Thank you for the kind words ...it was Indeed a wonderful day , pleased to share it with your family!
Luca absolutely went above and beyond on our tour! This was my fourth trip to Italy, and after many tours, I can honestly say he was the best guide we’ve ever had. He made the experience fun, informative, and unforgettable. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you, Luca, for such an incredible day!
Thank you Griffin, for the kind review, glad you enjoyed the tour and the overall experience, I look frward to meeting you again!
Our guide and driver Matteo was knowledgeable, polite, and helpful. He spoke excellent English and was flexible with our itinerary. He coordinated a lovely wine tasting in Montalcino that included a delicious lunch. We had time to walk around Pienza and Montepulciano as we opted not to do a second winery. There were times available for coffee breaks and shopping. We saw beautiful scenery at a nice pace for our family.
Thank you for the kind words, happy to hear Mateo took as usual the best possible care of you! it is a great pleasure to introduce you to the experience of Val d'Orcia and Montalcino
