Begin your journey into the heart of Tuscany at Sesta di Sopra, a family-run estate nestled just south of Montalcino. Experience the passion and tradition behind one of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions as you join a guided tasting of the estate’s acclaimed Sangiovese wines. Learn about the estate’s history, from its origins as a restored farmhouse to its transformation into a thriving vineyard, and discover how generations of wisdom and respect for the land shape every bottle.
Your visit starts with a warm welcome at the estate, where you’ll be introduced to the unique microclimate and wine making process that give Sesta di Sopra wines their distinctive character. In the cellar, see how traditional techniques blend with modern methods, including pre-fermentative maceration and ageing in Slavonian oak casks and French barriques.
The highlight of your experience is a guided tasting of recent vintages, including Rosso di Montalcino, and the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino and the cru of Brunello di Montalcino, the “Magistra”. Savour each wine as your host explains its unique qualities and the storey behind its creation. Depending on your chosen option, you may also enjoy a vertical tasting of Brunello or sample rare old vintages, each revealing a different chapter of the estate’s legacy.
Your tasting concludes in the cellar, leaving you free to purchase your favourite bottles or continue exploring the scenic countryside around Montalcino. The experience ends at the estate, perfectly placed for further adventures in Tuscany.