The nectar of Bacchus, the good food and the hills: This is Chianti &Brunello area, in the heart of Tuscany.
Let yourself be seduced by aromas and flavors ....
9.30am Departure from S. Domenico church in Siena with private minivan and head towards the Chianti Classico region with our guide English speaking for the full day
In the bus, we will educate you a bit about the region you are going to visit, its history, culture and wines.
The roads are hilly but the countryside is spectacular so make sure to bring a camera!
We will head for our first local winery located in Chianti area
10.30am Arrive in CASTELLO DI MELETO, where we will have a chance to explore the winery, walk into the vineyard, taste the wines and discuss them with the producer. The wines you will typically taste are Chianti Classico, a Riserva and IGT Supertuscan
12.15am departure towards the Brunello region to visit cellars in the beautiful country of Montalcino.
Our English guide we will present you to this wonderful region, we will discover the origins and the evolution of the Brunello wine, visiting one of the most outstanding wineries of Montalcino
1.00pm Arrive in CAPARZO estate where we will visit the cellar and after we will have lunch with typical menu (bruschetta with extra-virgin olive oil, home made pasta with tuscan sauce, cold cuts and pecorino cheese and cakes) and tutored tasting of Rosso, Brunello di Montalcino and Moscadello di Montalcino wines.
During lunch we’ll have a time to talk more about what makes the region unique and you can ask any question that comes to your mind!
3.30PM departure towards Montalcino, one of the loveliest town in Val d’Orcia area that are medieval origins, renowened for the importance of its wines.
Nice walking in Montalcino historical center where you could shop for a local specialities and handicrafts.
After this, we’ll return home with full bellies, a happy heart and great memories in good time for dinner in your hotel in Florence