Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena
Overview
Brunello di Montalcino, a collector’s favorite, is internationally recognized as one of the best Italian red wines. On this full-day guided tour from Siena, discover the cellars where these incredible wines age, meet the local producers, and learn about the passion that goes into making this wine. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a winery and spend time relaxing at your leisure in the village of Montalcino before exploring the mystical abbey of Sant'Antimo. Visit a total of three wineries in the region, tasting unique creations at each one.
Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.
What's Included
- Lunch at family run winery
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit to wine cellars and wine tasting
- Local Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Piazza San Domenico
53100 Siena SI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meet your guide in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena at 9:30am and travel south to the famous wine hill of Montalcino. Enjoy a first stop at a small winery, walk along the rows of vines, explore the cellars and learn about the different barrels that can be used to make this 5-year old, prestigious wine. Enjoy an introductory tasting of the famous Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wine and contemplate its complexities and legendary aging potential. Visit the hill town of Montalcino, the fortress where the brave soldiers of the Republic of Siena made their last stand against Florence and the town's squares and streets. Be welcomed into a family-run winery, meet its owners, winemakers or workers and take a visit around the farm before sitting down to enjoy a traditional Tuscan meal accompanied by the farm's delicious wines.
Enjoy a brief visit to the mystical Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a church that was once part of a large Benedictine monastery and enjoy its peace and tranquility.
Visit a third winery to deepen your understanding of the wine making processes and sit down for another tasting of this nectar of the gods before the comfortable drive back to Siena.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers who have not reached Italy's legal drinking age of 18 will not be served alcohol
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5493MONTALCINO
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. at family run winery.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Visit to wine cellars and wine tasting.
- Local Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunchat family run winery
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit to wine cellars and wine tasting
- Local Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers who have not reached Italy's legal drinking age of 18 will not be served alcohol
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
