Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena

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Siena, Italy

Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena

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Safety measures

9 hours (Approx.)

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Offered in: English and 1 more

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Spend a day sipping one of Italy’s top wines, Brunello di Montalcino, on this day trip from Siena. Led by an expert guide, travel to the cellars to learn about the production process and meet the locals behind the delicious red wine. Then, pause at a family-run winery for an authentic Tuscan lunch before exploring the village of Montalcino and the abbey of Sant'Antimo. Stop for additional tastings along the way and conclude with transportation back to Siena. Group size is reserved to eight people for a more intimate experience.

Small-group wine-tasting tour from Siena
Explore Brunello di Montalcino wine cellars and learn about the wine-making process from your expert guide
Visit three wineries and enjoy a Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting at each one
Enjoy a walk through Tuscany’s lovely town of Montalcino and the mystical abbey of Sant'Antimo
Savor a delicious Tuscan lunch at a family-run winery
Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures a unique and intimate experience

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What's Included

Local Guide

Lunch

Visit to wine cellars and wine tasting

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure & Return

Departure PointPiazza San Domenico , Piazza S. Domenico, 53100 Siena SI, Italy

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Meet your guide under the large tree next to the red brick church.

Departure Time

9:30 AM

Return DetailsThis activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect

Begin your day trip with pickup in central Siena. Meet your guide and hop aboard your minivan, setting off toward Montalcino.

Travel into the Tuscan hills and stop first at a small winery for a walk among the vineyards. Swirl and sip the famous Brunello di Montalcino, and check out the cellars with your guide.

Next, arrive in the town of Montalcino, the region’s namesake. Soak up some free time to roam the area independently, enjoying the views of the valley below, perusing the shops or tasting more of the celebrated Brunello wines.

Afterward, journey to a family-run winery, where you’ll meet the winemakers. Delve into some of the region’s culinary favorites with a lunch of antipasti, pasta or risotto and dessert, complemented by delicious local wines.

Appetites sated, continue to the ancient Benedictine abbey of Sant'Antimo. Learn about the stunning structure’s history as you follow your guide inside. On occasion, visitors will hear the monks singing Gregorian chants while taking in the scenery.

Top off your trip with a visit to a third winery for a fascinating lesson on production, the aging process and more. Take a seat for a final tasting before returning to Siena.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 16 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Customers who have not reached Italy's legal drinking age of 18 will not be served alcohol
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
OPERATED BY Tuscan Escapes by Papilio

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

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What is the policy on sanitization during Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the social distancing policy during Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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Traveler Tips

"It is a full day so don't plan on doing much else on that day." See review
"There are a few tours leave from the same spot in the morning but you venture off onto your own tours." See review
"We also had 30 minutes to explore Montalcino on foot, which is something that other tours don't offer." See review

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Great wine tasting.

Keith_W

, Oct 2021

Very good wine tasting. We visited three small wineries with a excellent guide — Daniele — who has a background in wine. He explained in detail about The Montalcino region, the wines produced and about wine in general. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. We also had a delicious lunch at the second winery. Cannot recommend this trip enough.

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Great wine!

Linda_L

, Sep 2021

The views and winery were amazing. Wine was good too. Bread was super stale and olive oil would have been better if bread was better. I purchased some wine but not olive oils.

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Fantastic day tasting Brunello wine

Lester_H

, Sep 2021

It was an amazing day in the Siena countryside. The scenery was fantastic and the three wineries we visited were very good. I had looked forward to this excursion for a long time and it was worth the wait.

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You must do it!

Arianna_G

, Aug 2021

Must do it! One can not say that you were in La Toscana if you don’t do this day trip I. The world of wines and food! Daniel was the best guide we could asked for! The love and passion for the land made the experience incredible! We had the most happy day, drinking wine and understanding the meaning of slow food and a how life is wonderful! I most warned you, after you have this tasting ordering wine in a restaurant will never be the same! ;)

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Fantastic experience

KellyBolhuis

, Aug 2021

We've had a fantastic tourguide; Daniele. He had a great story about everything you want to know, was very social and had great humor. He made sure everybody felt comfortable all the time and you could sense that he loves the job. He talked very passionate about it. We've had a delicious lunch at a small vineyard, also with the best wines.

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One of highlights of our trip

APTravelgirl

, Aug 2021

This was probably one of the highlights of our two weeks in Italy. We wanted to do this tour, not just for wine, but also to see the Montalcino area without having to drive. There were 4 of us total in tour so very personal and small, which is always nice. It lasted about 9 hours so its definitely an all day tour. We went to three wineries, all different from each other so that made it interesting. We also went to an Abby and to the town of Montalcino so we could walk around. We had an amazing lunch with the most gracious host in one of the wineries in their house. It was so amazing. Our tour guy Daniele was so nice and informative and we really just had the best time. Highly recommend if you have the time.

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Unique wineries

Scott_K

, Jun 2021

Tour took us to three very different wineries. We enjoyed the uniqueness of each one. Wonderful experience!

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Three Unique Vineyards/Wineries

blake8520

, Dec 2019

We visited three unique vineyards that provided a great overview to the Montalcino region. The second vineyard is where we had lunch with the family running the vineyard. Really enjoyed getting to know the unique characteristics of Brunello!

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Great day

Michelle_K

, Nov 2019

We really enjoyed the tour. The guide was energetic, knowledgeable and a great driver. We felt very safe. The vineyard selection was super and the lunch at the winemakers home was an experience we will never forget...great food, wine and conversation. Thank you for a great experience.

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Small group was actually small

Richard M

, Nov 2019

We usually avoid group tours. Don't avoid this one, though. It was small, informative, and fun. Recommended highly

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