NOBILE di MONTEPULCIANO wine tour
Montepulciano is situated at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level, at the junction of two valleys, theOrcia and theChiana.
The city center, whose origins date back to Roman times, spreads along a street that climbs up the hill reaching the central square, Piazza Grande: here you can admire the Cathedral, the Town Hall and the many Renaissance palaces that line the square.
Montepulciano certainly owes a large part of its fame to the wine that today is also one of the leading sectors of its economy.
The vineyards extending over the hills characterize the territory of the municipality, is the first, and visible sign of a vocation that expresses the highest quality products and that goes perfectly with a renowned gastronomic tradition.
The most famous wine of Montepulciano is certainly Nobile, one of the first Italian wines to have obtained the DOC and even the first to have been able to boast of the Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin (DOCG).
It is a red wine, produced in small quantities, according to, the strict rules of grapes and ageing.
In many companies of the municipality and in the impressive monumental cellars of the historic center, you can enjoy Nobile wine, considered one of the best Italian wines.
Other wines produced in Montepulciano are the Rosso di Montepulciano, Bianco Vergine Valdichiana, Chianti Colli Senesi and the precious Vin Santo (italian dessert wine), all of Denomination of Origin Controlled and Guaranteed.
my suggestion for NOBILE di MONTEPULCIANO wine tour
- departure from your hotel in Florence with an air-conditioned vehicle with all conforts;
- stop at the first winery for tasting three wines and illustration of the procedure for making wine;
- stops on the way in the Montepulciano area for panoramic photos;
- lunch break;
- stop in Montepulciano and free time sightseeing;
- stop at the second winery for tasting three wines and illustration of the procedure for making wine;
- return to your hotel in Florence.
| Nobile di Montepulciano tour prices |
| 2 people |
€.270 per person |
| 3 people |
€.185 per person |
| 4 people |
€.145 per person |
| 5 people |
€.120 per person |
| 6 people |
€.105 per person |
| 7 people |
€.95 per person |
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| general information |
tour length : about 9/10 hours |
| the proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours |
| all prices are quoted considering a pick up and drop off in Florence |
| the prices can change according to what wine cellars are visited |
| included |
air-conditioned vehicle with all conforts |
| english speaking driver |
| all local taxes, highway/parking tolls, gasoline and driver's meal |
| not included |
lunch |
| admittance fees where necessary unless otherwise specified |
