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:: Walking tour in the vineyards
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Wander through the vineyards of some of the estates where Prugnolo Gentile grapes grow – the local variety of Sangiovese – used to produce Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – included is a wine tasting and the return by taxi to Montepulciano.ROUTE N° 1 / simple: 3 km From the Piazza Grande following the panoramic streets through Porta dei Grassi to arrive at the Church of S. Biagio, an outstanding Renaissance church built by the architect Antonio da Sangallo. Near the church you’ll find the country road of Via di Pescaia where you’ll be immersed in 1km of vineyards, olive groves and fruit orchards; then arriving at the main road you’ll be at the wine cellar, where there the will be a tasting. • Duration: about 2 hours / Time of departure: 10:30 a.m. - or 4:30 p.m. / Price per person: for 2 to 3 persons e 40.00 / 4 or more persons e 28.00ROUTE N° 2 /more difficult: 6 km From the Piazza Grande following the panoramic streets through the Porta dei Grassi, arriving at the Church of S. Biagio, then follow Via dei Canneti until you reach the Via delle Colombelle; from here you’ll be fully immersed in the gentle rolling hills with the Nobile vineyards, arriving at the base of Montefollonico you’ll find the oratory of S. Anna in Via dei Colli. A taxi will transport you to the medieval village of Montefollonico where there will be a cellar tour and a wine tasting. • Duration: about 2 hours / Time of departure: 8.30 a.m. - or 3.00 p.m. / Price per person: for 2 to 3 persons e 50.00 / 4 or more persons e 35.00 |
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