10 Food & Drink in Montalcino That You Shouldn't Miss

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

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.

Experience the tradition and passion in every bottle of our Brunello while overlooking an outstanding, panoramic view in our glass enclosed and air conditioned deck. We offer small or large group wine tastings in English or Italian. We also serve light or full lunch (reservation is required). We also offer free WiFi in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Reservations are required for winery tours and tastings. Please contact us via email or the phone number above. The Etruscan celebration of life--beauty, food, and wine--is alive today on the Mate family's boutique wine estate. Twenty years ago, Ferenc and Candace Mate, author and painter, fell in love with an abandoned 13th century friary--its romantic tower, courtyard, and two private hills. Within its 28 hectares of Mediterranean woods were fragrant fields of wild herbs. They planted vineyards on Etruscan-built terraces and in seven fields of varying altitudes, expositions and subsoils. For each site, they carefully chose a grape varietal, rootstock, and clones. In marl, mineral-rich shale and tufaceous soil--all abundant in calcareous fossils of a primordial ocean bottom--vines planted to a high density, forced their roots deep through varied layers, enhancing the grapes' flavors and perfumes. The Mate's hand-made wines, from organically grown, carefully selected grapes, are internationally acclaimed.

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.

Tuscany is a region whose countryside never ceases to amaze for its captivating beauty. Castiglion del Bosco also knows how to charm. Castiglion del Bosco’s winery is one of Tuscany’s most noteworthy estates and a leading Brunello producer. We will introduce you to our wine culture through an exclusive selection of private tours and tastings guided by our expert staff. Tours are arranged by reservation only and are the perfect choice for guest seeking a unique wine experience in Tuscany.