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5 top wine experiences to live in Valdichiana Senese during the harvest time

The best experiences to live in Montepulciano and in the Valdichiana Senese

This time of the year for the Valdichiana Senese is a period of great ferment, one of the most fascinating moments that you can experience in Tuscany, in all senses. Finally the grape harvest has finally begun, the most important and delicate phase for the wine producers of the area, that moment that everyone is waiting for after months of forecasts and hopes. But the harvest also brings the atmosphere of the celebration and participating in such an event is really a pleasure because the atmosphere that reigns in the Sienese Valdichiana during the harvest period is something absolutely unique! In particular, this is the period in which Montepulciano is filled with life and work to deliver the best Vino Nobile ever to history. Each year this desire is stronger and stronger, the wineries are more and more attentive and equipped and the hopes are always growing. This is the best time to discover the secrets of the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano up close, you can personally attend the grape harvest, see with your own eyes the production phases directly in the cellar and much more. There are many experiences that the Sienese Valdichiana offers to enthusiasts and curious now that everything comes to life. Are you ready to find out more? Let's find out together 

Breakfast of the Harvest

As we have already mentioned, we are in the most important period, when the Sangiovese grapes are ready for harvesting. This for visitors can turn into a unique experience that leads to direct and authentic contact with the winemakers of the Montepulciano area. Here you can rediscover the values ​​of the beauty of simplicity in a very particular and suggestive context: breakfast in the vineyard! You understood, the best way to discover the world of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is to eat after the harvest right in the place where everything is born together with those who collect, transport and create this incredible nectar! Find out more about the "Breakfast of the Harvest" experience 

Wineries reach you in Montepulciano

If you are staying in Montepulciano and its surroundings, it is a clear that you want to experience a holiday of taste and relaxation. Of course, in order to find the best wines to taste you have to go from cellar to cellar, moving in search of the perfect Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, right? Mistaken! If you are looking for taste and relaxation, the cellars can come to you, as they say "If the mountain will not come to Muhammad..." It's all very simple, just book your wine tasting directly at your accommodation. The wines will be delivered by the producer himself, who will guide the tasting in combination with the typical flavors of the area. Find out more about the "Wineries reach you in Montepulciano" experience 

Tasting tour at the historic cellars of Montepulciano

It is true that the wine and its history can be transported to allow a tasting in comfort, but it is equally true that to live the unique experience of a visit to the historic cellars of Montepulciano you have to move. Here Muhammad has to go to the mountain to have an incredible experience. Imagine yourself in the basement of the typical Tuscan Renaissance palaces, in the beating heart of Montepulciano among tunnels dug into the tuff, brick vaults, the unmistakable smell of wine and cellar, gigantic oak barrels where the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano rests and, of course, at the end of the visit a tasting that will make you discover all the history and the magic that lies behind this great wine. Find out more about the "Tasting tour at the historic cellars of Montepulciano" experience 

Wine lovers week in the Southern Tuscany

For all those in love with the wines of the Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia territories, such as the Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, the Cortona DOC and the Orcia DOC, it is possible to participate in a truly sensational tour that will take you to touch all the symbolic places where these great excellences are born. You can move from one area to another of the noble lands of southern Tuscany to visit 4 wineries dedicated to the production of fine Tuscan red wines. In each one you will get to know the producers, their business philosophies directly and you will be able to taste their wines in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Excellent wines and magical places: you will stop in the most beautiful villages of the area, you will cross the most evocative landscapes to discover the great Tuscan wines. In short, this tour is every wine lover's dream. Find out more about the "Wine lovers week in the Southern Tuscany" experience  

Not just wine

The Sienese Valdichiana is a territory rich in history, excellence and opportunities for relaxation. In fact, here you can not only taste wines and visit the cellars in their most important moment but also take a nice bath in the spa, a stay in a farmhouse and a dinner with typical products: oil, cheese and Chianina. But it does not end here... You can immerse yourself in the authenticity of life in this area by participating in traditional cooking courses and visit the farms where all the excellences of this area are born, giving you a unique, exciting experience to take inside forever. You are spoiled for choice, you just have to choose the most suitable experiences for you and book your unique experience in Valdichiana Senese! Discover all our offers

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