Montalcino
is most famous for its red wine, in particular the Brunello,
one of the most precious and sought after wines in the
fine restaurants and dining tables of the world.
We'd
like to show you this aspect of Montalcino but also much
more.
We
start the day with a tasting . . . of honey. A local apiculturist
will explain how they make the honey, will show you the
hives and the bees then let you taste a selection of the
different varieties of honey that are produced including
Chestnut and Acacia. This is the appetiser for the day.
We
then move on to the village centre where after a coffee
break you are free to investigate the boutiques and gift
stores or wander and appreciate the historic centre of
this ancient hill top town.
We
slowly make our way up to the Fortress where you can climb
up to the ramparts to see the spectacular view over the
surrounding countryside. We will also be enjoying a relaxing
lunch here in the wine library style Enoteca.
After
lunch we will be taking you to a more classic tasting
. . . of the wine for which this region is famous. There
is a wealth of vineyards to choose from and we will accompany
you to two of the finest. A luxurious setting, spectacular
views and a knowledgeable guide set the scene for you
to try a Rosso di Montalcino, a Super Tuscan, a Brunello
and if it takes your fancy a Grappa. This is the first
medium sized but very traditional first vineyard. You
will visit the cellars, learn how the wine is made and
produced and finish with the tasting of their high quality
products.
The
second vineyard is a much smaller family run affair where
you can taste from the barrels as well as the finished
product. Here the wine is completely organic and again
of very high quality.
Time
permitting, before we take you 'home' we'd also like you
to see a very beautiful Abbey set at the foot of the hill
outside Montalcino. Here they also make wine as well as
olive oil. A touch of beauty to end your day with us in
Montalcino.
Join
us if you'd like to sample fine wine but also see other
aspects of this lovely hilltop Tuscan town.
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