Learn to use all five senses to better understand wine and your preferences. Learn about the processes involved in transforming grapes into wine. Through this experience, you'll acquire all the tools you need to begin your sensory journey into the world of wine and enjoy the themed tasting we've chosen for you.
What you'll learn:
→ Soil and grape variety characteristics and how to distinguish them
→ The basic principles of winemaking and aging
→ How to properly taste wine
→ How to read labels and choose the wines you love
→ Wine terminology used by sommeliers
During this experience, we'll visit the vineyard and learn about the grape harvest and selection process; we'll visit the winemaking cellar and the barrel room where the wine ages to become Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. You'll taste three different wines, one barrel tasting, and receive a printed information guide where you can take notes. The study tasting will take place in the fireplace room with a splendid view of the vineyards and Montalcino.
What's included:
Wine tour and tasting of three red wines representative of the Montalcino terroir + 1 barrel sample, accompanied by a taste of our extra virgin olive oil, and snacks such as taralli or breadsticks.