We have already suggested you here the winery Tenuta di Valdipiatta in Montepulciano and now I'll tell you why.
Our region, Tuscany, is full of wineries so it is not possible for us to know each one of them.
But, as the saying goes, if Mohammed will not go to the mountain the mountain goes to Muhammad, and something like that happened to me with Tenuta Valdipiatta.
In Italy we have a daily program TV called TG2 Costume e Società and I have to thanks this program for introducing me to this winery.
In fact, on February 27th, 2009 this program spoke about the Tenuta Valdipiatta, its products and the project Adopt a barrel.
Fortunately I was at home watching the TV at that moment and what impressed me too much was the project Adopt a barrel. It offers to wine lovers wishing to become winemakers, without owning either vineyards or cellars.
When adopting a barrel
you become the principal player in their wine producing process and create a product that totally satisfies your own taste. At the same time you start a personal and very privileged partnership with the Estate.
I have not had yet the opportunity to visit Tenuta di Valdipiatta but I recommended that to some guests of Borgo Grondaie and they loved it and thanks me a lot for the suggestion.
The estate offers the following Visits and Tours:
WINERY VISITS
Noble Tasting (Duration: 15-20 min) Euro 5 per personGuests will be welcomed to the winery for a tasting of 3 wines selected from Tenuta Valdipiatta's production.
Mini Tour (Duration: 20-30 min) Euro 7 per personAfter a short tour of the production facilities (fermentation room and ageing cellar) guests will have the opportunity to taste 3 wines selected from Tenuta Valdipiatta's production.
Flavours of Tuscany (Duration: 30 - 45 min) Euro 23 per person
A complete "taste of Tuscany" experience: guests will visit the production facilities and ageing room, and explore the characteristics of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. After the tour, they will have the opportunity to discover some of the Southern Tuscany's traditional products, including Pecorino di Pienza and Extra Virgin Olive Oli, paired with Tenuta di Valdipiatta's wines.
- tasting of 3 wines
- selection of 3 kinds of Pecorino di Pienza DOP sheep milk cheese
_ Valdipiatta Extra Virgin Olive Oil served on slices of Tuscan bread
A complete "taste of Tuscany" experience: guests will visit the production facilities and ageing room, and explore the characteristics of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. After the tour, they will have the opportunity to discover some of the Southern Tuscany's traditional products, including Pecorino di Pienza and Extra Virgin Olive Oli, paired with Tenuta di Valdipiatta's wines.
- tasting of 3 wines
- selection of 3 kinds of Pecorino di Pienza DOP sheep milk cheese
_ Valdipiatta Extra Virgin Olive Oil served on slices of Tuscan bread
PRIVATE WINE TOURS
Old vintages tasting (Duration: 1h-1h 1/2) Euro 33 per personA guided visit of the wine cellar with accompanyng explanation of the winemaking processes and the regulations of the Appellation, will be followed by an exclusive tasting of 3 of Tenuta Valdipiatta's finest vintages, produced from different varietals. Guests will learn how to analyze and appreciate the excellence that results from a long bottle ageing and careful grape selection.
The wine tasting session will be accompanied by Tenuta Valdipiatta Extra Virgin Olive Oil served on slices of Tuscan bread
The wine tasting session will be accompanied by Tenuta Valdipiatta Extra Virgin Olive Oil served on slices of Tuscan bread
Barrel tasting (Duration: 1h 1/2) Euro 95 per personIn our naturally temperature-controlled wine cellar carved into the tufa, guests will have the rare and exclusive opportunity to taste wines directly from casks and barrels while they are still ageing in wood. A tasting of this kind is normally reserved for the winemakers, but Tenuta Valdipiatta has decided to extend this unique privilege to guests who share our passion for wine.
Following the visit to the cellar and the barrel tasting, there will be a tasting of 3 of Tenuta valdipiatta's choicest wines, which will be uncorked espressly for our guests, and will be accompained by Valdipiatta Rxtra Virgin Olive Oil served on slices of Tuscan bread.
Following the visit to the cellar and the barrel tasting, there will be a tasting of 3 of Tenuta valdipiatta's choicest wines, which will be uncorked espressly for our guests, and will be accompained by Valdipiatta Rxtra Virgin Olive Oil served on slices of Tuscan bread.
Sensory wine tasting (Duration: 1h 1/2 - 2 h) Euro 78 per personAfter being welcomed to the winery and visiting the production facilities, guests will discover an unusual tasting approach. With the aid of specially chosen natural aromas and artificial scents, thay will be guided trhough a sensory experience that will enhance their perceptions of the qualities of wine, including its imperfections, while improving they gustatory/olfactory sensibilities and wine tasting knowledge. The sensory training will be followed by a tasting of 3 fine wines that are representative of Tenuta di Valdipiatta's production. The wines will be uncorked expressly for our guests, and will be accompained by Valdipiatta Extra Virgin Olive Oil served on slices of Tuscan bread.
TAILOR-MADE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
For more information about hours, directions, bookings and the project Adopt a barrel go to Tenuta Valdipiatta
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