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Wine lovers week in the Southern Tuscany
A week to visit the wineries of Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia and taste Doc and Docg
6 days

Fall in love with the wines of the Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia areas, such as the Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, the Cortona DOC and the Orcia DOC. Exploring different areas of Southern Tuscany, you will visit 4 wineries producing fine Tuscan red wines. At each one, you will get direct knowledge of the producers, discovering their business philosophies and tasting their wines in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Getting in touch with the experts on the different types of wines will be exciting and stimulating. 

Price per person: from €3299 in double room

Program

DAY 1
Arrival in Montepulciano. Visit of Montepulciano and tasting tour at the historical cellars, located underneath the buildings dating back to the Tuscan Renaissance. Here you will find gigantic oak barrels, in which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and the Rosso di Montepulciano DOC “rest”.
DAY 2
Wine Lovers experience in Montepulciano: exploring different areas of the territory of Montepulciano, you will discover three wineries producing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC. At one of them, you will have the opportunity to taste the typical dishes cooked with local products, paired with the local wines.
DAY 3
Guided tour of the characteristic medieval village of Montefollonico "The village of Vinsanto". Guided tour of Pienza, an ideal Renaissance city, whose historic center is a UNESCO heritage site, and of the wonderful Piccolomini Palace, which was the historic mansion of Enea Piccolomini (Pope Pius II), with its panoramic garden. Tasting of Pecorino cheese from Pienza at a shop in the historic center.
DAY 4
Guided tour of a winery producing Vino Orcia DOC, with wine tasting. Guided tour of Bagno Vignoni renowned for its thermal waters. Guided tour of a winery producing Brunello di Montalcino Docg. Guided tour of the historic center of Montalcino and its medieval fortress from which you will enjoy a splendid view over the Val d'Orcia, the Crete Senesi, up to the hills of the Maremma.
DAY 5
Guided tour of a winery producing Cortona DOC with wine tasting. Guided tour of Cortona, set of several movies, including “Under the Tuscan Sun”. Visit to a Chianina breeding farm, to discover the largest calves in the world, with a lunch, or a dinner, at the farm based on Chianina meat.
DAY 6
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What it includes

Stay

  • 5 overnight stays plus breakfast in farmhouse

Tour

  • Wine Lovers experience: visit of 3 wineries of Montepulciano, wine tasting and lunch
  • English speaking escort

Visits

  • Visit of a winery in Cortona
  • Visit of a winery in Montalcino
  • Visit of a Chianina breeding farm and lunch or dinner

Meals

  • 3 lunch
  • Pecorino cheese tasting in Pienza

Tickets

  • Entrance to Piccolomini Palace

Transport

  • Trasportation for daily activities according to program

Terms of sale

The price doesn't include:

  • Tourist Tax, to be paid at checkout from the accommodation

Minimum participants: 2.
Price is per person.

Bookings
To book and customize your stay,
 contact us by email at booking@valdichianaliving.it

Cancellation policy 
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival: 100% refund.
Cancellations arriving more than 7 days before arrival: 50% refund of the balance.
No refunds are provided for cancellations that arrive more than 48 hours after arrival.

Give the gift of Tuscany

With Valdichiana Living, you can purchase open-dated vouchers, valid for one year. You can choose between this one and many other offers, fully customizable according to your requests. For more information, write us at booking@valdichianaliving.it


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