Montalcino Wine Tour

Excursion from Florence to Montalcino

As you embark on this journey, you will have the opportunity to appreciate one of the best wines in Italy, explore the charming town and visit one of the oldest abbeys. A short walk through Montalcino will introduce you to the amazing architecture of the medieval city, its culture, centuries-old history and traditions. You will see the Palace of the Priors and the magnificent loggia topped by two Gothic arches, visit the ancient fortress. In the local museum you can see the wonderful works of the masters of the Sienese school. While admiring the fascinating scenery, you will go to one of the most beautiful abbeys of the IX century - Sant'Antimo. It was founded by the Emperor Charlemagne as a sign of gratitude to God for healing. After learning the history of this amazing place and enjoying the natural scenery, you will go to the old castle, where you can appreciate the taste of the noble Brunello di Montalcino wine. The contemplation of the huge vineyards and olive groves surrounding Banfi Castle will emphasize and complement the taste of the famous wine. If you wish, the visit to Banfi Castle can be replaced by the Castellone del Bosco, an estate owned by Massimiliano Ferragamo. At the end of the tasting, you will go on your way back. The best way to make a wine tour in Montalcino, taste the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine, book a day tour in Montalcino. A comfortable minivan with a personal driver and a personal guide in Montalcino (not included in the tour price), which will provide you with an interesting and informative tour, will give you the opportunity to spend an unforgettable day in complete comfort.

Banfi Castle-The old Banfi Castle is located on the top of a picturesque hill near Montalcino. The history of the castle dates back about a thousand years, it was already known in the XI century. The powerful fortress walls and watchtowers are perfectly preserved and open their gates to welcome tourists and guests. It is especially beautiful at night, when the illumination makes it seem to float in the sky, giving it a fabulous appearance. Today, one of the largest wineries is located on the lands of Castello Banfi, its vineyards occupy 800 hectares in the unique area of Montalcino. Only in this area is the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine produced. This wine is well known all over the world, the taste of this wine is unique. The secret of Bruneello's uniqueness lies in the grape variety from which it is produced and the soils on which the vineyards grow. This wine is based on the Sangiovese Grosso grape variety. Volcanic soils give the grapes a special aroma and taste, which is later clearly expressed in the taste of the wine, its feature is a subtly pronounced taste of black pepper.

Dear tourists, we invite you to visit the city of Montalcino. You can choose the different duration and variation of the tour that is most suitable for you. You can explore the city on your own or with a professional guide.

Important information:

The price of the tour does not include the cost of a professional guide and the cost of tasting with lunch or dinner. If you want to order these services, please activate them in the "Additional services" field. The choice of the tasting option and the number of hours of the guide's work is made at the time of ordering. Tastings, lunch or dinner are paid by tourists separately, directly at the cash desks of the farms. The cost of guide services, paid by tourists to the guide at the end of the tour. When ordering a tour, a guarantee payment is paid in the amount of 13% of its cost, the remaining cost of the tour is paid by tourists to the driver at the end of it.

The guide is a vocation, our guides love and know their work well. They are tactful and professional, conduct excursions taking into account the wishes of tourists, and answer all your questions. A professional guide will tell you about the history, culture, traditional cuisine, draw your attention to important points, tell interesting stories from the life of local residents. The cost of a professional guide in the Montalcino wine tour is 250€ for 5 hours.  

Wine tasting - the cost of tasting depends on the selected type of tasting. Several types of wine tasting are available.

• tasting wines, balsamic vinegar, olive oil combined with Tuscan bread
• tasting wines, balsamic vinegar, a large plate of sliced meats and cheese
• an extended number of tasting wines, various cuts and a dish of Tuscan cuisine

The cost of wine tasting in Banfi Castle is from 15 € to 50 € per person, depending on the type of tasting you choose in the castle.
The cost of wine tasting at the Ferragamo estate is from 30 € to 50 € per person, depending on the type of tasting you choose at the estate.

The duration of the tour is calculated from the moment of departure from the meeting place you specified until the moment of your return. When extending the tour, extra hours are paid at the rate of 35 € for each subsequent hour that exceeds the tour time specified when placing the order.

Travel time:

• from Florence to Montalcino approximately 1 hour 40 minutes depending on the location of your hotel
• from Montalcino to Banfi Castle in about 20 minutes
• from Banfi Castle to Florence approximately 1 hour 50 minutes depending on the location of your hotel
• from Montalcino to the Ferragamo estate in about 25 minutes
• from the Ferragamo estate to Florence approximately 1 hour 50 minutes depending on the location of your hotel