{"id":7837,"date":"2025-01-28T11:50:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wineschoolitalia.com\/?post_type=tour&#038;p=7837"},"modified":"2025-05-20T20:14:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T18:14:50","slug":"brunello-grand-tour-experience","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/en\/tour\/brunello-grand-tour-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Brunello Grand Tour Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Into the Heart of Montalcino: Brunello\u2019s Legacy Revealed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Every WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venture into the enchanting landscapes of Montalcino, nestled in the heart of the Val d\u2019Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rolling hills, golden wheat fields, and timeless cypress-lined roads. Our exclusive Brunello Grand Tour Experience invites you to explore three exceptional, family-owned estates where tradition and innovation meet to craft the legendary Brunello di Montalcino. This journey offers not just unparalleled wine, but a deeper connection to the unique terroir, history, and culture of this prestigious region. Experience the allure of medieval hilltop villages, sweeping vineyard views, and the unmistakable elegance of Tuscany\u2019s finest appellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tour Itinerary: Your Journey Through the Heart of Brunello<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--right stk-block stk-e4ff469\" data-block-id=\"e4ff469\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px)}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e4ff469-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>Departure<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5e27108\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5e27108\"><style>.stk-5e27108-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5e27108-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5e27108-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"WSET guide Gabriele greeting guests at Hotel Croce di Malta in Florence before departing on the Montalcino wine tour from Florence. The Brunello Grand Tour Experience begins!\" class=\"wp-image-16028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting point Hotel Croce di Malta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meet your WSET guide Gabriele<\/strong> at Hotel Croce di Malta (Via della Scala 7, Florence) <strong>by 9:00 AM<\/strong> (please arrive 10 minutes early). Kick off your Montalcino wine tour with a brief orientation before heading south on this wine tour from Florence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--left stk-block stk-3d58660\" data-block-id=\"3d58660\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-3d58660 .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3d58660-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>Scenic Transfer<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8c89296\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8c89296\"><style>.stk-8c89296-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8c89296-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8c89296-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0834-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mercedes van on a Tuscany vineyard tour from Florence through the Val d\u2019Orcia towards Montalcino, showcasing rolling hills and cypress-lined roads\" class=\"wp-image-16051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0834-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0834-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0834-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0834-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0834-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0834-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuscany Vineyard Tour to Montalcino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Board a <strong>white Mercedes van<\/strong> equipped with a microphone and <strong>enjoy a Tuscany vineyard tour<\/strong> through the rolling Chianti hills into the heart of Val d\u2019Orcia. <strong>Listen to insider stories about Tuscany\u2019s wine regions<\/strong> as you travel toward Montalcino.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--right stk-block stk-b2ce88e\" data-block-id=\"b2ce88e\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-b2ce88e .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b2ce88e-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>Brunello di Montalcino Vineyard Tour<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c1463d8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c1463d8\"><style>.stk-c1463d8-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c1463d8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c1463d8-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2163-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Guests on a Brunello di Montalcino vineyard tour in northern Montalcino, exploring rows of Sangiovese vines before a DOCG wine tasting\" class=\"wp-image-16053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2163-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2163-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2163-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2163-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2163-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2163-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Winery Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrive at a <strong>northern Montalcino estate<\/strong> for a guided <strong>tour of its vineyards and cellars<\/strong>, followed by a <strong>tasting of Brunello di Montalcino<\/strong>. Learn the secrets of this iconic DOCG wine from vine to bottle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--left stk-block stk-45ce30b\" data-block-id=\"45ce30b\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-45ce30b .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-45ce30b-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>Montalcino Wine Tasting Tour<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7d6d889\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7d6d889\"><style>.stk-7d6d889-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7d6d889-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7d6d889-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0098-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Farm-to-table lunch paired with Brunello di Montalcino wines during a wine tasting tour in Tuscany, set against a rustic backdrop\" class=\"wp-image-16055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0098-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0098-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0098-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0098-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0098-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0098-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm-to-Table Lunch &amp; Winery visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit a <strong>biodynamic winery<\/strong> in southern Montalcino for a t<strong>hree-course farm-to-table lunch<\/strong> paired with estate-grown wines. Experience authentic Tuscan cuisine alongside organic Rosso, Brunello and whites.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--right stk-block stk-67cef4f\" data-block-id=\"67cef4f\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-67cef4f .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-67cef4f-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>Third Winery Experience<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-822b814\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"822b814\"><style>.stk-822b814-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-822b814-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-822b814-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PenultimateFullSizeRender-5_1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Visitors touring a biodynamic winery in southern Montalcino on a Tuscany wine tour, learning about sustainable viticulture practices\" class=\"wp-image-16057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PenultimateFullSizeRender-5_1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PenultimateFullSizeRender-5_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PenultimateFullSizeRender-5_1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PenultimateFullSizeRender-5_1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PenultimateFullSizeRender-5_1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PenultimateFullSizeRender-5_1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montalcino Vineyard Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head to a <strong>third estate in southern Montalcino<\/strong> to explore its unique <strong>biodiversity<\/strong> practices. Tour the production area and compare tasting notes on <strong>different Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino expressions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-timeline stk-block-timeline stk-block-timeline--left stk-is-last stk-block stk-d8ea342\" data-block-id=\"d8ea342\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-d8ea342 .stk-inner-blocks:after{top:16px !important;bottom:calc(0px + (100% - 0px) - 16px) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d8ea342-column\"><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__date\"><strong>Return to Florence<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__middle\"><\/div><div class=\"stk-block-timeline__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-17f8435\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"17f8435\"><style>.stk-17f8435-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-17f8435-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-17f8435-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0435-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Scenic view of Montalcino vineyards seen through the van window on the return drive to Florence during a wine tour from Florence\" class=\"wp-image-15752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0435-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0435-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0435-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0435-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0435-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.wineschoolitalia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_0435-2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some Relax on the Way Back to Florence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relax on the <strong>drive back to Florence<\/strong>, taking in final <strong>views of the Val d\u2019Orcia vineyards<\/strong>. You\u2019ll be dropped off at Hotel Croce di Malta in the late afternoon, completing your Tuscany wine tours with <strong>unforgettable memories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose This Wine Tour?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect for wine aficionados and nature lovers alike, the <strong>Brunello Grand Tour Experience<\/strong> offers a deep dive into the world of one of Italy\u2019s most renowned wines\u2014Brunello di Montalcino. This exclusive tour takes you beyond just the wine, immersing you in the artisanal techniques and biodynamic practices that shape Montalcino\u2019s exceptional terroir. Discover the region&#8217;s rich winemaking heritage, explore its breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy the opportunity to connect with passionate, family-owned wineries that produce some of the finest wines in Tuscany. Whether you&#8217;re an expert or simply looking to explore Brunello for the first time, this tour promises a truly enriching experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book now to reserve your spot on this unparalleled journey through Tuscany\u2019s prized vineyards and natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">{bookeo:type=325279793U1938BBBAC1C}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Into the Heart of Montalcino: Brunello\u2019s Legacy Revealed Every WEDNESDAY Venture into the enchanting landscapes of Montalcino, nestled in the heart of the Val d\u2019Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rolling hills, golden wheat fields, and timeless cypress-lined roads. 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