Sangiovese weekend at Fattoria del Colle
Weekend in Tuscany for wine lovers to discover the king of Tuscan red wines including an exceptional vertical tasting of Brunello, from the barrel to a few cellared bottles
Sangiovese cluster 2012 Donatella Cinelli Colombini
Donatella Cinelli Colombini will personally welcome you, before the tour of her two wineries in Montalcino and in Chianti begins. The conclusion is a full immersion experience in Sangiovese having a bath in wine to regenerate your skin with the extraordinary virtues of the wines from Montalcino
For a minimum of 4 people €284.00 per person
Included in the programme:
2 nights’ stay in a double room with bathroom
2 buffet breakfast with homemade cakes and jams, fresh vegetables with olive oil dip, cold cuts and cheeses
2 traditional dinners (wines not included)
Tours, tastings, vinotherapy and meetings as indicated above
The price does not include transfers
PROGRAMME
Fireplace Armorial hall Fattoria del Colle
Friday
Arrival at Fattoria del Colle agriturismo in Tuscany. Settle into rooms or apartment furnished mainly with antiques.
6 pm Donatella Cinelli Colombini will welcome guests in her Sixteenth century villa and will offer them a Sangiovese Rosé aperitif.
8 pm restaurant Osteria di Donatella : 3-course dinner with local specialities: including pappardelle con sugo toscano and tagliata di bue chianino
Saturday
8.30 – 10.00 breakfast
10 am experience in the Sangiovese, Foglia tonda and Traminer vineyards with a professional vintner who will explain the vegetative phases of the vine and the agricultural operations of the moment. The vines are organically cultivated.
10.30 am Transfer with own car to Casato Prime Donne winery in Montalcino
Casato Prime Donne
11 am Guided tour of the vinification areas and of the Casato Prime Donne winery where the Brunello barrels are interspersed with frescoes depicting the history of Montalcino. Explanation of the production process and the evolution of the wine: barrel tasting of the future Brunello di Montalcino from two different vintages and two different types of oak barrels.
Guided tasting of 4 vintages of Brunello, one of which at least 10 years old, followed by a snack with pecorino and Cinta Senese cold cuts.
Trekking trail through the Brunello vineyards (without a guide) to get a close look at the Sangiovese vines. Along the trail there are benches on which one can sit and admire the panorama, there are pieces of contemporary art and the quotations by the winners of the Casato Prime Donne award.
6 -7 pm return journey to Fattoria del Colle. Wellness area with spa. Regenerating experience bathing in wine – vinotherapy whilst tasting a glass of Rosso di Montalcino. The juniper wood tub for two and the authentic ambiance are purposely created to increase the regenerating and toning effect of wine on the skin.
Upon request it is possible to book massages, gommage, steam baths and a wellness experience.
8 pm dinner dedicated to Montalcino in our Trequanda restaurant, Osteria di Donatella, 4 courses including pinci (local homemade pasta) , Brasato al Brunello and Ossi di morto.
Sunday
8.30 – 10 am: breakfast
10 am 3 wine itinerant tasting, all Sangiovese, and a tour of the Sixteenth century villa, the Chapel and the production and barrel ageing wineries.
11 am guided tasting of Tuscan DOCG wines where the Sangiovese is protagonist: Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti Classico and Morellino di Scansano at the end of which a plate of bruschetta will be served. If they are on site Donatella Cinelli Colombini or another member of the family will participate.