TUSCANY WINE TOUR
Few wine regions have the allure of breath-taking countryside, historic hilltop towns and wines of such exceptional quality that Tuscany offers. We are delighted to be able to offer a wine tour in Tuscany showcasing three iconic producers of world-class wines. You will also enjoy delicious Italian cuisine, sumptuous accommodation, and travel in luxury VIP transport.
Two of Europe’s most powerful dynasties, the Antinori and Frescobaldi families have forged and created some of the world’s greatest wines. Equally Biondi Santi also has a rich family history dating back to the mid 1800’s.
These wineries have evolved over hundreds of years and their success as producers is as much a consequence of the hard work and learnings of the generations before, as it is for the expertise of the current generation of winemakers. Wine making is their lives and passion, and the results are quite simply outstanding.
We take in guided tours, hosted private wine tastings, and lunches at the Antinori Tignanello estate to the South of Florence, Frescobaldi’s Ornellaia and Masseto estates in Bolgheri on the Mediterranean coast, and the iconic Biondi Santi estate Tenuta Greppo, situated just two kilometres from Montalcino.
ANTINORI
Solaia Antinori 2017 Toscana IGT Rosso*
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Sangiovese 20%, Cabernet Franc 5%
“Invented by Piero Antinori in 1978, it is one of the best Super Tuscan wines of Tuscany. A sumptuous and slender wine, with a long and satisfying sip, one of the most famous and best Italian red wines for depth and olfactory precision”
Tignanello’ 2016 – Toscana Rosso IGT*
Sangiovese 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Cabernet Franc 5%
“The first Italian Super Tuscan, produced for the first time in 1970. Among the most historic and best wines of Tuscany for classic elegance: A French-style peacock-tailed wine: it opens dark to reveal expansive and telluric on the palate”
These are English translations from Italy’s finest wines website.
FRESCOBALDI
Ornellaia- Bolgheri Superior DOC 2015*
Cabernet sauvignon 56%, Merlot 27%, Cabernet franc 10%, Petit Verdot 7%
“Born in 1981, it is still one of the most famous Super Tuscans at an international level. Superb on the nose and eloquent on the palate, it is a wine with a sensational intelligibility that layers complex aromatic tones defined and unusual.Surely one of the most historical and best wines of Tuscany for olfactory complexity but also material and resolute palate”
Masseto’ 2015 Toscana Rosso IGT*
Merlot 100%
“Considered the best Italian Merlot. One of the best Tuscan wines for its ability to combine structure and aromatic finesse and great and silkiness. Mediterranean and aristocratic character. Fully among the best wines of Tuscany”
These are English translations from Italy’s finest wines website
BIONDI SANTI
Brunello di Montalcino 2012*
100% Sangiovese
“A wine that gave birth to the legend of Brunello di Montalcino. Wine of extraordinary elegance, whose majestic tannic texture portends a sensational aging potential. Fully among the best wines of Tuscany and among the most famous, historical and iconic ones”
These are English translations from Italy’s finest wines website
WINE TOURING WITH VXO IN TUSCANY
WE BUILD WHAT YOU WANT WHEN YOU WANT IT
Wine touring in Tuscany is typically over four or six nights although we can extend your tour to include other activities within the itinerary.
We can also combine this with other VXO winery tours to create a wonderful two or three centre European winery experience by private jet.
Touring is not just about the wine, we include travel, accommodation, dining, relaxation, and those must see and do’s
We have considerable tour management experience and expertise, with a dedicated team who understand the dynamic of multi-location touring, and we personally host your group.
We recognise that things can change for any number of reasons when on tour, so we provide a 24/7 concierge service to assist and help you and your party in any way, always acting with discretion and confidentiality.
TRAVEL
Ground transport is in chauffeured executive VIP vehicles accommodating groups up to twelve people.
We can arrange to bring you into Florence by private jet from your departure city, if that works best for your party. Or should you be travelling in your own aircraft, Florence’s Peretola Airport accommodates private jets.
There is improved European scheduling for flights to Florence, and there is direct long-haul flights into both Milan and Rome, with heli transfers into Peretola’s Heliport.
We can accommodate parties from private yachts with Heli transfers as required.
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
During your stay, home will be in a stunning five-star luxury Tuscan hilltop hotel.
Accommodation is of course in suites, and there is a spa that should hopefully help you relax from those tasting sessions and lunches!
It is impossible to recall any negatives about eating out in Tuscany, their natural larder is excellent, cooking uncomplicated and superb.
We arrange dinners to suit your preferences, Montalcino has some excellent restaurants and there are also three Michelin starred restaurants within easy reach of the town.
CONTACT US
Interested in touring with us or perhaps just want to ask a question? Contact us by filling the form or call:
UK: +441382913000 Mon/Fri (9.00-5.00)
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USA: +19177649935 (24hrs)