Wine Tour of the vinicultural farms of Montepulciano
A must for anyone coming to the Montepulciano area, is a visit to the vinicultural farms. You will spend some time with local producers getting to know the production techniques of the famous Vino Nobile of Montepulciano.
Whilst visiting the wine cellar and vineyard, a wine tasting can be arranged and you can enjoy pleasant walks in the panoramic vineyard zone.
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Tour of the wine cellars of the town centre of Montepulciano
The close underground network of wine cellars excavated into the rock underneath the town; which until this day house the precious oak barrels in which "rests" the Vino Nobile of Montepulciano, is a tangible sign of the profound ties, that for centuries, have linked Montepulciano and its wine. The tour includes a visit to the most beautiful characteristic wine cellars of Montepulciano: you will be amazed by the veritable "temples" of wine excavated in the tufa rock.
In search of truffles
Truffle hunting varies according to the season. From January until April you can learn to distinguish the marzuolo or "bianchetto" truffle in a private pinewood; from June to September you can appreciate the qualities of the black truffle or "scorzone" in private oak or black-pine woods. From October to the end of December the king of truffles; the esteemed white truffle is in season, the search for which is perhaps the most enthralling amongst the trees of the private oak and white popular woods. These seasonal excursions all centre around the truffle dog and his amazing sense of smell.
All the hunters and you will appreciate your guide's small gift of some recipes and advice on cooking methods.
Oil Tour
Visits to the oil mills of the area to learn, through the various processing phases of olives (washing, pressing, separating, extraction), the production methods of the prestigious condiment which is the heart of the Mediterranean diet. During the tour the best varieties of Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil can be tasted. The oil mills operative from mid October to the mid January.
EXCURSIONS
On foot, on horseback or by bicycle
The village of Sarteano 1307 is the starting point for several marked routes for both walking and riding (Monte Cetona 1148 m. is roughly one and half hours walk).
Route: take the road to the right at the bottom of the village until you reach an intersection; take a right turn and after approximately 40 minutes you will reach the summit.
At the top a spectacular scene awaits you ; the panoramic views stretches from the Valdorcia across Umbria to Lazio; from Mount Amiata to Lake Bolsena and the Lakes of Chiusi and Montepulciano.
The dense vegetation of the upper slopes is home to many animal species (wild boar, porcupines, roe deer, wood peckers, falcons etc. ).
A curiosity: in medieval times here was the site of the castle of the Manenti family of Sarteano.
If you are a horse lover, Tango and Ginevra are available (advisable only for rides with experience) the stables are only a few kilometres distant.
Day long guided excursions with a picnic lunch can be arranged. For cycling lovers an experienced group of cyclists is on hand the area is full of wonderful surprises. On request we organise excursions with an enviromental guide.
Discover the Giants of the Valdorcia
The discovery of these silent "giants" is a unusual itinerary. The stately and fascinating trees dominating their territories since bygone centuries are awaiting. To admire them is a remarkable experience, they are the most magnificent examples in the whole of the province, and Tuscany.
They offer a truly unique spectacle of majesty and grace.
Definitely a relaxing trip not to be missed. We begin with the one rarest in the farmhouse; a cypress 220 y.o. growing between the Sarteano 1307 village and the Abbey of Spineto of Sarteano; in search of the gentle giants we then move towards Vivo d'Orcia to find a beech 170 y.o., a chestnut 200 y.o. and a maple 270 y.o. Continue our route to Montichiello a hamlet of Pienza precisely at Checche a wonderful sessile oak has been awaiting us for which is 360 y.o. and is affectionately known as "La quercia delle checche".
Wine Tour of the vinicultural farms of Montepulciano 
In search of truffles
Oil Tour 
EXCURSIONS