During this exciting experience, you\u2019ll visit a typical winery in Montalcino, where grapes are grown, tended and harvested to create unique, elegant and exclusive wines that are appreciated all over the world.<\/p>\n\n
You\u2019ll find yourself in a medieval castle in the heart of the Via Francigena, with an estate covering some 400 hectares. The castle was completed in 1441, and it\u2019s occupied today by the family that owns it. This place is known worldwide for its authenticity and the superior quality of its wines.<\/p>\n\n
In the course of your visit, you\u2019ll admire the beautiful vineyards and take a tour of the parts of the castle that constitute the winery, while learning the history and the ups and downs of the castle and its owners. You\u2019ll have lunch in the castle, and during it you\u2019ll taste the wines produced here. <\/p>\n\n
It\u2019s a genuine journey into Tuscan flavor, accompanied by local wines. You\u2019ll sample a typical Tuscan platter and enjoy a delicious seasonal pasta dish; each course paired with the appropriate wine to allow you to appreciate all its properties and flavors, as true sommeliers know how. To conclude your meal, you\u2019ll enjoy a classic Italian dessert, accompanied by an excellent coffee.<\/p>\n\n
This food and wine tour ticks all the boxes for winery visits in Montalcino, but without the crowds. In fact, seating is limited and you\u2019ll benefit from the presence of an expert devoted solely to you. It\u2019s an intimate, authentic and exclusive experience that few have enjoyed.<\/p>\n\n
Vegetarian options are available, but please let us know in advance.<\/p>\n\n
Please note<\/strong>: We can cater for any dietary requirements. We ask you to please let us know about any intolerances at the time of booking.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The castle is where the entire winemaking process takes place. You\u2019ll visit the barriccaia or barrel cellar, a scenic place which, as you\u2019ll learn, was once used as a prison. It stays pleasantly cool in the summer. You\u2019ll be fascinated by the beautiful barrels and the aroma exuded by their fine wood. During the visit, your guide will explain the winemaking process, telling you about all the special details that help create some of the world\u2019s finest wines.<\/p>\n\n This is the first wine you\u2019ll taste. They call it “entry level”, but you\u2019re sure to love it. A very special wine that scrupulously adheres to the DOC specifications. Simply one of the best wines in the world. The grapes that go into creating this wonder are harvested carefully by hand, so that only the best fruit is selected to ensure the high quality of this superb Italian product. During lunch, you\u2019ll notice that the temperature is cooler inside the castle. Here you can appreciate the wines with the appropriate accompaniment. You\u2019ll enjoy a typical Tuscan platter of local cured meats and cheeses, along with traditional Tuscan crostini. During this exciting experience, you\u2019ll visit a typical winery in Montalcino, where grapes are grown, tended and harvested to create […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5520,"template":"","categoria-viaggio":[186],"destinazione":[187],"class_list":["post-6336","experience","type-experience","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria-viaggio-food-wine","destinazione-tuscany"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.italyhiddenexperiences.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/experience\/6336","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.italyhiddenexperiences.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/experience"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.italyhiddenexperiences.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/experience"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.italyhiddenexperiences.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.italyhiddenexperiences.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria-viaggio","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.italyhiddenexperiences.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria-viaggio?post=6336"},{"taxonomy":"destinazione","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.italyhiddenexperiences.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destinazione?post=6336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What to expect:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Tour of the barrel cellar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Sangiovese<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Rosso di Montalcino DOC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Lunch in the castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n