What to do and see in Montalcino, Tuscany: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

Come with us discovering the untouched landscape of Montalcino: the countryside, the small villages, the wineries and the locals. Meet true people, dine at their table, taste their wines! Our daily adventures, always different, consist of visit of: 2 or more wineries, S. Antimo abbey, Old Town, an hamlet and a stop in the middle of the vineyards to understand the work of the vignerons.

Our staff will be delighted to explain in detail the wine making process of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino. Wine lovers can then indulge in tasting a glass of their favourite wines in the tasting room or on the large outdoor terrace located in a recently restored Tuscan country house opposite the cellar. Visits and wine tastings are available upon reservation in Italian,English and Japanese. How to reach us: From Montalcino ( 15' ) Once in Montalcino, at the top of the hill, alongside the Fortress, you will come to a roundabout. Take the last exit off the roundabout heading towards Castelnuovo Dell'Abate/Abbazia S. Antimo/Mont Amiata. Continue following this road for about 8 km and arrive in Castelnuovo Dell' Abate. Immediately after the white sign for Castelnuovo Dell' Abate make a hard right-hand turn do not follow the road up into the village keeping the left towards Sant'Angelo in Colle. After about 1km you will find us, Wine Tasting - Ciacci Piccolomini d' Aragona, on your left. We suggest you to do not use GPS, if you want to use it enter as your destination Castelnuovo dell'Abate and follow the mentioned directions as above.

Small organic family business that produces wine, olive oil and grappa. Our services are only by reservation: wine tasting, and restaurant can be booked every day , except sunday. Please contact us at least 24 hours in advantage. We are three brothers and one sister and to provide the best service to our guests we need a reservation because we can not be available in any moment of the day. We will be glad to host you . Have a nice day. Giacomo, Domitilla, Stefano and Ettore

Car rental with Driver in Tuscany and all over Italy.Alessandro offer you a transfer service for hotels, airoport, wine tours, Weddings and other events, i have at your disposal with our comfortable new cars to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Alessandro fully respect the privacy of our clients while shaling and expertise abaut the Montalcino e Chianti areain which, i live andwork.For shopping trip, i can accompany you to the biggest outles in Tuscany in addition to dinner and evenin events

The renown historical Fanti winery offers guided tours of the cellar followed by a tasting of our wines and extra virgin olive oil. Our wine cellar is located in the valley of Castelnuovo dell'Abate (which lies in the south of Montalcino) in front of the medieval Abbey of Saint Antimo. Winery visits are available upon reservation in English and French.

At the end of a country road just one hill away from the group of typical cipresses trees symbol of Tuscany..lies Cantina Cordella..big brand new winery home of the world wiede famous BRUNELLO CORDELLA... The estate includes also an AgriRelais..Fattoria al Meleto and its Organic Restaurant.... The AgriRelais FATTORIA AL MELETO is and elegant newly restored big apartment according to Tuscan Tradition, it is made up of 3 main bedrooms with queen size beds and jacuzzi. The Restaurant is hosted at the ground floor, here ancient furniture underline the beauty of the typical Tuscan countriside. At The Restaurant you can enjoy typical Tuscan food only, selected in my area. YOu can enjoy my wines with different menus, some of them include wine already. You can choose the menus according if you are a pasta lover or a meat lover. Our chef can organize for you also on request dinner or lunch with special meat( chianina) or pasta of vegetables. Maddalena Cordella, the owner will welcome you very friendly happy to show you the estate and sharing with you her passion for its wines and Plants...(her babies. Driven by a family passion, her father Orlando has grown grapes for generations. The Winery is made up of 5 big rooms, the vinification room controlled by the pc, the breath taking ageing room, the bottling room, the storage room and the packaging room, fallowing Maddalena you will discover how Brunello di Montalcino DOCG the KING OF ITALIAN WINES, the ORGANIC ROSSO DI MONTALCINO DOC AND THE MADDALENA'S PRIVATE WINE ..THE ROSE' (PRODUCED TANKS TO SANGIOVESE GROSSO GRAPE IS MADE), ARE PRODUCED...I WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU TO SHARING THE BEAUTY OF TUSCANY..AND MY WINES... DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE VISITING MY ESTATE YOU CAN DISCOVER TWO GENERATIONS PASSION FOR WINE AND TUSCANY...!!!! DO NOT MISS THE SUNSET ON MONTALCINO SKYLINE FROM OUR PRIVATE PATIO... MADDALENA CORDELLA

Built with Guests in mind, we welcome visitors and are pleased to offer cellar tours, wine tastings and sales. Our international team can accommodate groups in Italian, English, French, German and Swiss German. A reservation is kindly requested, however, you may always call to inquire about last minute visits and tastings. Upon advanced request, we are happy to prepare a variety of foods to accompany our wines from simple local cheeses and charcuterie to full lunch and dinner. We can also arrange cooking classes specializing in local, Tuscan cuisine. With 8 estate wines to choose from in most vintages, we offer many combinations of wines to suit every taste and welcome your personalized menus and wine pairings. From wine aficionados to beginners who wish to learn more about wine and how it is made, contact us to arrange the perfect visit for your group. You might also consider Terralsole for your next wine lover’s vacation or a Corporate Retreat. We offer a 3 bedroom guesthouse (located at the main house and winery) and a one bedroom private villa (located at our nearby Fonte Lattaia vineyard site.) See below or visit the Stay With Us page for more information about the villas. Hours of operation and Pricing: 9:30am-12:30pm, 3pm-6:00pm M-F by appointment only (tours normally last 1-1.5 hours) Tastings/tours include at least one Brunello and one Super Tuscan. €20 per person for groups of 4 people or fewer €15 per person for groups of more than 4 people. Tasting fee waived for purchases of 12 bottles or more Tasting/tours which include Lunch are scheduled from 11:30 – 3pm and are €50 per person including two glasses of wine each. Tastings of additional wines or Riservas are extra. Please complete the booking form below and be sure to indicate which time slot you prefer, if you would like lunch or any other extras like local salumi, prosciutto, or to add additional wines or Riservas, etc. We offer direct sales here at the winery by appointment and we’re happy to ship your wine directly to your door. Please contact us for further information. Join our wine club to receive special offers, library wines and access to limited quantity wines made exclusively for club members.

The estate of Castelgiocondo, is located in the southwest of Montalcino, an ideal terroir for Sangiovese and for the great wines that are produced here. The vineyards are found at the perfect altitude between 300 and 400 metres with well-drained soils and sunny, favorable southwest exposure.

Discover the art of wine tasting with a certified sommelier in Montalcino and/or Montepulciano while visiting selected wineries and vineyards. Discover the unique terroir that makes Brunello so special. Become more expert in Tuscan wines during our special wine tour tailored to your level of knowledge and interest. As you immerse yourself in the more secret aspects of Tuscan wines, we are confident that this investment of your time will result in increasing your knowledge and enjoyment of these world class wines. Taste handmade Italian delights and learn how to pair food and wine.