Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
ITALY · WINES + CULTURE
ITALY — MONTALCINO & BRUNELLO
Discover Brunello in the place where wine and landscape form a single experience.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Culture
COUNTRYItaly
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Florence → Siena → Montalcino → Val d'Orcia → Pienza → Florence
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Brunello di Montalcino
2Sangiovese Grosso
3Montalcino
4Val d'Orcia
5Tuscan Hills
In Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso gives rise to Brunello on hills facing the Val d'Orcia. Altitude, exposure and different types of soil help to create variations within an appellation that has transformed the small Tuscan village into one of the most important names in Italian wine.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Florence
First hours in Florence for local ingredients, restaurants and Florence's culinary tradition and adapting to the local rhythm.
DAY 2
Florence → Siena
The route between Florence and Siena changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter the markets, producers and flavors of Siena.
DAY 3
Siena in depth
Your stay in Siena continues with regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Siena.
DAY 4
Siena → Montalcino
From Siena to Montalcino, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by cellars, terroirs and local styles of Montalcino.
DAY 5
Montalcino → Val d'Orcia
Travel from Montalcino to Val d'Orcia. After arrival, the day opens up to local ingredients, restaurants and Val d'Orcia's culinary tradition.
DAY 6
Val d'Orcia → Pienza
Departure from Val d'Orcia towards Pienza, where upon arrival you can start exploring the markets, producers and flavors of Pienza.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Brunello, Sangiovese Grosso and Tuscan countryside on a route dedicated to Montalcino. The sequence between Florence and Pienza gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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