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- Alessia F.
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martedì 30 dic, 17:001 hour - Tasting
Very friendly and helpful staff, after a proper explanation of the wines we also tasted a board with excellent cold cuts and cheeses, excellent experience
- EUGENIO A. N.
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sabato 3 gen, 12:001 hour - Tasting
Todo perfecto, una atención genial, el sitio muy bonito y los vinos buenos. Merece la pena la visita.
Answer from the host:Estimado Eugenio: Gracias por tus amables palabras. Es un placer saber que tu pasión por nuestro tra...more
- Chiara L.
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sabato 3 gen, 17:001 hour - Tasting
Beautiful experience, friendly staff. Very good wines
Answer from the host:Dear Chiara, we are happy that you enjoyed your experience in our winery! We look forward to seeing ...more
- Nicoletta Franco
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sabato 15 nov, 12:001 hour - 4 DOCG wines
Beautiful experience ! Fantastic tasting with excellent wines ! Special thanks to Mrs. Carla who "narrated" us in an engaging way all the wines , person as well as nice , very empathetic, reading in the eyes hi...more
Answer from the host:I loved talking with you! Thank you!!!! Carla
- Giorgia Fiaschi
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domenica 9 nov, 11:301 hour - Walk
- Matteo Galardi
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sabato 20 set, 11:301 hour - Walk
Very pleasant and neat place, quiet horses, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very good experience
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Experiences near Val d'Orcia

Visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and wine tasting
Wine tasting in Val d'Orcia in Montalcino

Montalcino (SI), Tuscany

4.9 (84)

Wine tasting in Val d'Orcia in Montalcino

Tasting with winery tour in Val d'Orcia in Montalcino is a perfect experience for those who want to have a relaxing time surrounded by the Tuscan vineyards.

After a welcome to the winery and an introduction to the family, you will attend an explanation of the farm, which is located in the Montalcino area and in the Val d'Orcia UNESCO Natural Park.

You will then visit the winemaking cellar where the processes of fermentation and aging in steel will be explained. You will then continue to the cooperage where you will witness an explanation of the peculiarities of aging in large barrels and be introduced to the labels and wines.

The experience will continue with wine tasting, after which you will be able to walk freely among the vineyards.

You can choose from 3 different tastings.

Tasting Tour

This tour includes a guided tasting of 3 wines:

    •    Spumante Rosato
    •    Orcia Sangiovese Doc
    •    Brunello di Montalcino Docg

Orcia in three versions

If you choose this option, you will experience a guided tasting of the following wines:

    •    Orcia Sangiovese Doc ROCK limited edition
    •    Orcia Sangiovese Doc SassodiSole
    •    Orcia Sangiovese Doc Sasso di Luna

The wines will be accompanied by Tuscan sliced meats, pecorino cheese from Pienza and bruschetta with l'olio EVO and crostini.

Tour with tuscany tasting

This tasting allows you to taste 3 wines:

    •    Spumante Rosato
    •    Orcia Sangiovese Doc
    •    Brunello di Montalcino Docg

To accompany the wines, you can enjoy Tuscan sliced meats, pecorino di Pienza cheese and bruschetta with l’olio EVO and crostini.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the property after booking.

Da 20€a persona
Wine and oil tastings at La Ciarliana winery in the hills of Montepulciano

Montepulciano (SI), Tuscany

5 (2)

Wine and oil tastings at La Ciarliana winery in the hills of Montepulciano

Visit the vineyards and winery of a family business in the heart of Tuscany, in the hills of Montepulicano.

You can choose from three types of tastings to learn more about local products:

Wine, Vineyard and Cellar

Through this fantastic experience you will learn to recognize the grape varieties we grow in our

demonstration vineyard: we will tell you about their characteristics and our training system.

You will then admire the production rooms, where fermentation takes place, the aging cellar and the

bottle-aging area. Afterwards, guided by an expert sommelier, you will taste 5 of our wines and some local specialties.

    •    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
    •    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC,
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG,
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna 'Scianello
    •    IGT Santo Pellegrino
    •    Rich platter of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta, tasty selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different ages

Wines, oil and two "flawed" wines

Visit the production facilities, where fermentation takes place, the barrique cellar with large Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques and the glass storage warehouse. You will taste, guided by a sommelier, the highly prized Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 5 wines from the winery plus two "flawed" wines.

    •    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
    •    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna 'Scianello
    •    IGT Santo Pellegrino
    •    Wine with corking defect
    •    Wine with oxidation defect
    •    Chopping board of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different ages.

Tapping from Vasca, barrel and barrique.

You will visit the vineyards, the winery, explore the production areas and taste a glass of wine tapped directly from steel tanks, Slavonian wood barrels and French wood barriques. Guided by a sommelier you will compare these glasses with the wines being tasted to learn to recognize the differences-a highly educational opportunity to experience with the producer in person.

    •    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
    •    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
    •    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna'Scianello
    •    IGT Santo Pellegrino
    •    Rich platter of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different stagionat
From 45€ per person
Tasting of Sangiovese in Montalcino

Montalcino (SI), Tuscany

4.8 (21)

Tasting of Sangiovese in Montalcino

Sangiovese wine tasting in Montalcino, in the province of Siena, allows you to visit a Tuscan winery and taste typical local wines.

You will be welcomed by an estate that is located on the southeastern slope of the Montalcino hillside, 450 meters above sea level.

The winery, an example of ecologically sustainable architecture, è was designed to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact.

You can choose from 3 options.

Discovering Sangiovese

This experience allows you to discover the different expressions of Sangiovese Grosso that finds its ideal habitat in this corner of unspoiled nature.

After visiting the vineyard, where you will have the opportunity to admire the uniqueness of each parcel, the tour will continue in the winery to discover the different winemaking processes.

The tour will conclude with a tasting of 4 wines:

    •    Rosso di Montalcino DOC
    •    Amphora Vignamasso IGT
    •    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG current vintage
    •    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG past vintage

A small cheese board, artisan breadsticks and water will be served during the tasting.

Brunello Connoisseur

This experience is perfect for lovers of Sangiovese Grosso. In fact, you will have the opportunity to learn all about this prestigious grape variety.

Walking through the rows, visiting the winemaking areas and the place where the wines rest, you will experience a unique moment.

The tour will conclude with a tasting of 5 wines:

    •    Rosso di Montalcino DOC
    •    Amphora Vignamasso IGT
    •    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG current vintage
    •    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Podernovi current vintage (grand cru)
    •    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Podernovi past vintage (grand cru)

The wines will be accompanied by a small cheese board, artisan breadsticks and water.

Light Lunch

This experience is a sensory journey to discover the typical flavors of the area. You will discover the secrets of the estate as you walk through the vineyards.

During the tour you will also have the opportunity to visit the impressive underground cellar, accompanied by a detailed and passionate account of the work.

The experience concludes with a guided tasting of 4 wines, accompanied by a light lunch.

The menu includes:

    •    Tuscan appetizer paired with Rosso di Montalcino DOC and Amphora Vignamasso 100% Sangiovese IGT
    •    1 first course (pici with ragù or with garlic sauce) paired with Brunello di Montalcino San Polo DOCG current vintage and Brunello di Montalcino San Polo DOCG previous vintage
    •    1 homemade dessert or typical Sienese pastry with espresso coffee

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

Da 45€a persona

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