A magical territory, which varies in its many forms: the different sides of the Montalcino hill slowly roll into the enchanting Val d’Orcia, to the bottom of Monte Amiata and to the plains leading to the sea on the other side. Harmonious rolling hills with soft elevations that alternate between olive groves, vineyards and fields of wheat. Small plots of land topped with isolated farmhouses, majestic castles, little country churches surrounded by their hamlets: this is the land of Brunello Crossing, dominated by the medieval town of Montalcino. If you run with us, you will enjoy all this in addition to the best that this territory produces, which make it an absolutely outstanding place the world over.

Exclusively for Brunello Crossing participants and their family members and friends, the chance to live moments that only Montalcino can offer: a truly unique sensorial experience, a type of tourism that is timeless and that gives the best it has to offer in every season.

 

WINERY TOURS

Wine is without a doubt one of the top products from Montalcino as it is known, valued and exported all over the world.

On a winery tour, you can be immersed in the authentic traditions of this land, meet wine producers, experience the aromas of the wine that change over the four seasons and, finally, get a taste of history in a glass right inside the places that best interpret the Italian winemaking tradition.

Tours include a brief description of the winemaking process – agricultural and enological – that lead up to the final product, a tour of the vinification and ageing cellars and a wine tasting featuring the vintages chosen by the wineries often accompanied by other typical local products.

It is a wonderful opportunity for you to discover the enchanting world of wine and to meet the winemakers in person.

 

FRANCO PACENTI - CANALICCHIO
10.30                 12.00                 15.00

MARTOCCIA
10.30                 12.00                 15.00               16.30

MASTROIANNI
11.30

VILLA I CIPRESSI 
10.30                 12.00                 15.00

CANALICCHIO DI SOPRA 
15.00

SAN CARLO
11.00                  15.00

LA PODERINA

BANFI
14.30

Cost € 18.00 per person (free for children under 16 years of age)

 

WINE TOURS WITH LIGHT LUNCH

Discovering a territory also means exploring it in all of its flavours: bring out the wines, olive oil, salami, sweets, the typical products of Montalcino!
In a digital world where everything runs at high speed, time can sometimes go by very quickly so it is a pleasure to discover this little corner of paradise that has remained almost untouched for centuries, a place where you can relax and taste traditional delicacies.
After a guided winery tour, you can sit at table for a light lunch paired with the legendary Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wines.
Lose yourself in the thousand shades of Montalcino, take a bite out of history which, through its many flavours, takes you back in time, giving you an experience that you will always remember.

 

CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D'ARAGONA
12.00

COL D’ORCIA 
 11.30

FATTORIA DEI BARBI
12.00                 13.00

TENUTA FRIGGIALI
11.00

SASSODISOLE
12.00

SOC. AGR. PIOMBAIA
12.00

FRANCO PACENTI - CANALICCHIO

12.00

CANTINA DI MONTALCINO

12.00

Cost € 28.00 per person (10 euros per child under 16 years of age)

 

SAFFRON TOUR AND TASTING

Learn about and taste the red gold of Montalcino and the Val d’Orcia.

A precious spice, an explosion of taste on the palate with zero calories, a source of antioxidants with antidepressant and even aphrodisiacal properties: saffron is the star of this experience! A visit to a packaging laboratory to learn more about this product from cultivation (characteristics and productive potential) to its use in cooking followed by a saffron tasting!

 

PURA CROCUS
10.00                  11.30                  13.00                  14.30                  16.00

Cost € 18.00 per person (10.00 euros per child under 16 years of age)

*Saffron tasting includes honey paired with pecorino cheese and local cold meats, cantucci biscuits and saffron beer.

 

“HANDS IN PASTA” with the ladies from Montalcino

Making “pasta” here with us is like casting a little spell!

Discover the secrets of homemade pasta, the pride of the Montalcino tradition and learn from the wise experienced hands of local women who have decided to help out.

Eggs and flour, a pinch of salt and… the magic of the “farmer’s wife” will show you the rest.

Together we will preserve this precious legacy that our grandmothers have taught us: traditions that will not fade away in Montalcino!

MARTOCCIA
10.00           11.00                  14.30                  15.30           16.30

Cost € 10.00 per person

Shuttle supplement: (for those who do not have their own vehicle and prefer booking a  spot in the minivans) 8 euros per person.

Each winery has its own menu. In some places it is a cold lunch (canapés, cold meats, cheeses, salad) while in others there is a starter and a first dish or a hot second dish.

All tours and activities will take place on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Participants will be divided into groups of 10-20 people according to the winery that they have chosen.

All those who sign up for tours and activities are entitled to a free visit of the ramparts of the Fortress of Montalcino, scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

The tour of the ramparts of the Fortress is made possible by the collaboration of the Pro Loco di Montalcino. 

 

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