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Discover Three Top Tuscan Wine Regions In Three Days: Brunello, Chianti Classico And Vernaccia Wine Tour
Get a free private transfer from your arrival Italy airport to your 1st night’s hotel in the same city or its train station when you book this tour for 2012 by May 23. A value of $100-300! (new customers only)
Imagine exploring three of Tuscany’s most famous wine regions with a sommelier as your local friend and guide. In three heavenly days, right where they’re made, taste over 20 excellent Tuscan wines like: Chianti Classico south of Florence, Brunello in the Montalcino area south of Siena, and Vernaccia in San Gimignano. Dine in renowned restaurants and experience these wines matched with fine Tuscan fare.
Stay at a historic winery estate with beautifully renovated country rooms and apartments near the town of Rufina, 30 km east of Florence. Marvel at stunning panoramas over rugged Chianti Rufina wine hills and the Sieve river valley. Relax by the swimming pool, immerse yourself in nature on the hiking paths and sample their olive oil and wines in their wine cellars or restaurant. A relaxing, sensual, wine tour adventure!
Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation in a double room on the winery estate, and breakfast
- 4 winery visits (2 for Brunello, 2 for Chianti Classico)
- Vernaccia wine tasting at castle in San Gimignano
- 3 lunches, 4 dinners with wines
- Professional sommelier as your guide throughout
- Private transfer from/to Florence
- taxes and service
Itinerary
Wednesday: Benvenuti-welcome!
Arrive in the evening. Meet at Florence airport between 5 and 6 p.m. for private transfer to the estate. Savour a welcome dinner at a renowned restaurant with great Tuscan wines, of course.
Thursday: Brunello in Montalcino
Drive south to the hill town, Montalcino, home to one of Italy’s top reds, Brunello. With your sommelier guide, visit of two of the best wineries producing Brunello wines and sample their wines. Afternoon visit to an excellent winery for a tour and guided wine tasting of their best wines.
In Montalcino visit the ancient Medici fortress housing the enoteca (wine shop and bar) to taste Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. Enjoy a light lunch of local pecorino cheeses, salamis, salads, breads with your wine. Walk in town stopping at small shops, cafes or bakeries and admire vast rolling country views far below.
Drive back to your estate for a rest. Dinner at a great restaurant, perhaps on the estate.
Friday: Chianti Classico
Ride through the beautiful hills of Chianti Classico area to visit two of the best Chianti Classico wineries and discover their wines. Enjoy lunch with selected wines in a well known restauarnt of the area.
Drive back to your estate for a rest. Dinner at a great restaurant, perhaps on the estate.
Saturday: Vernaccia in San Gimignano
Walk in the medieval heart of San Gimignano, famous also for its ancient towers. At the enoteca in the castle learn about and taste Vernaccia wines.
Drive to a farm with a winery for a delicious lunch, accompanied by their wines. Return to Florence around 4 pm for a reluctant departure.
