About this tour
Spend an hour in a centuries-old Etruscan vault beneath Siena sampling premium wines from across Italy, paired with local pecorino cheese. The shop has been stocking Brunello di Montalcino and other acclaimed Tuscan labels for generations, offering a focused tasting of bottles you'd struggle to find elsewhere. It's a straightforward encounter with serious wine rather than tourist theatre.
Highlights
- Brunello di Montalcino and other top-tier Tuscan producers
- Sassicaia, Masseto, Ornellaia and national benchmark wines
- Pecorino cheese pairings from across Tuscany
- Tasting held inside an authentic Etruscan stone crypt
- One of Siena's longest-established wine retailers
What to expect
You'll descend into the crypt and taste through a curated selection of wines—expect five to seven pours, likely progressing from lighter to fuller expressions. Pecorino samples arrive alongside, offering salt and mineral contrasts to the reds. The setting is atmospheric without being staged; conversation with the shopkeeper tends to be unhurried. An hour covers the tasting comfortably but doesn't rush; if you're curious about a particular label, there's room for questions.
Good to know
Public transport links the location. Not suitable if pregnant. Bring an appetite for cheese; the pairings are generous. If you plan to buy, bring a way to carry bottles or ask about shipping options.
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