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Discover the art of wine tasting with a certified sommelier in Montalcino while visiting selected wineries and vineyards. Experience the unique terroir that makes Brunello so special. Our Club Brunello tasting experiences and wine tours are tailored to your level of knowledge and interest. Explore how to pair food and wine, with delicious hand-made Italian delights. Walk away with a deeper understanding and appreciation as you immerse yourself in the secrets of Brunello.
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Lucinda T
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Aug 2021 • Couples
We had a superb full day tour with Alexandra. She selected three family-run wineries spanning many generations enabling us to explore Montalcino wine and understand the differences in the aroma/taste due to the varying terrain (the terroir), microclimate and winemakers own style. It was a unique experience to meet with each of the owners and to see their passion for winemaking. I felt a particular collection with the final winery of the day “Pombaia”. Francesco’s passion for the earth and wine was evident and it will always be something I remember. Our day included a delicious lunch during which Alexandra guided us on how to pair wine effectively with food. We came away both enlightened and excited to develop our appreciation of wine. I have been lucky to go on a number of wine tours which I have always enjoyed but our day with Alexandra has given us so much more knowledge that we can take with us. Whilst some reviews reference the cost I feel this was great value for an investment in myself benefitting both my heart and mind!
Written August 29, 2021
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Diane F
Taunton, UK99 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
As the first reviewer to not give a five star rating I feel I must justify my decision by agreeing that this is certainly a full day spent listening to Alexandra and learning about the serious subjects of wine making and pairing but at €800 for a group of four it was an expensive experience. By the third winery it was apparent that my group was struggling to be enthusiastic about any of the wines and we were surprised to be left sitting rather uncomfortably in Alexandra’s car while she conversed at length with the wine maker elsewhere.
I have perhaps been spoilt by earlier excellent wine tours with Viaggi dAmbra in Chianti - sampling DOC and DOCG wines during a fun and informative day whilst enjoying first class food in beautiful surroundings for half the price.
I have perhaps been spoilt by earlier excellent wine tours with Viaggi dAmbra in Chianti - sampling DOC and DOCG wines during a fun and informative day whilst enjoying first class food in beautiful surroundings for half the price.
Written August 3, 2021
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Emily R
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Jun 2022 • Couples
What an experience! We had a fantastic day with Alexandra who showed us around Castello Tricerchi winery. We saw various stages of the wine making process and Alexandra was so informative and knowledgeable about the process, she could answer any question we threw at her. We then went through to a private room and had an initial food & wine pairing - tasting various Brunello’s and Rosso’s with antipasti foods. Followed by a delicious two course lunch (with wine of course) and then coffee!
Overall an amazing day and a must do in the Montalcino area. We will definitely be passing on Alexandra’s contact details to friends / family and want to thank her very much for the wonderful experience!
Overall an amazing day and a must do in the Montalcino area. We will definitely be passing on Alexandra’s contact details to friends / family and want to thank her very much for the wonderful experience!
Written June 4, 2022
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Jonathan T
Rye, NY9 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We have taken wine tours all over the world, and this is our fourth in Tuscany, and Alexandra is the absolute best. She is phenomenally knowledgeable, but also very down to earth and a delight as a guide. She knows the region as well as anyone, and seems to have personal relationships with every winery. We visited 3, and each was fantastic. The tastings were intimate, featured amazing and unique brunellos, and incredible food. I cannot recommend her highly enough - it was the highlight of our trip.
Furthermore, we actually subscribed to her wine club during Covid (prior to meeting her - just based on other reviews). If you love brunello, it is a really fun way to have small batch vineyards (as well as larger producers) curated with wonderful tasting notes.
Furthermore, we actually subscribed to her wine club during Covid (prior to meeting her - just based on other reviews). If you love brunello, it is a really fun way to have small batch vineyards (as well as larger producers) curated with wonderful tasting notes.
Written July 28, 2022
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Cirano B
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Jun 2021
Since the planning phase, Alexandra was great to tailor the best experience on our preferences, a mix of fine wine tasting and visiting the most suggestive wineries.
She designed for us a perfect afternoon, taking us on a true
discovery tour through different regions of the Montalcino county and wine making philosophies. Not only it has been a very enriching experience and a pleasure for the senses, but also a very enjoyable day thanks to Alexandra's friendly touch.
Highly recommended by all means!
She designed for us a perfect afternoon, taking us on a true
discovery tour through different regions of the Montalcino county and wine making philosophies. Not only it has been a very enriching experience and a pleasure for the senses, but also a very enjoyable day thanks to Alexandra's friendly touch.
Highly recommended by all means!
Written June 6, 2021
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Markus J
Frankfurt, Germany1 contribution
Jun 2021
Had a really fantastic day out with Alexandra visiting Podere Le Ripi and Castello Tricerchi, the choice of which was excellent. I was thoroughly impressed by her knowledge and passion as a sommelier. We learned a lot during the day while it was fun, authentic and balanced. It is hard to imagine a better tour guide and collaborative teacher, personally, I would not look elsewhere on my next trip. And so I look forward to my next wine tasting tour supported by kind and friendly Alexandra.
Written June 7, 2021
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Roving815416
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Sep 2022 • Couples
We spent a day with Alexandria. As we were staying in Florence she made suggestions on transportation to meet her. During the course of the day we visited three very different wineries and had a wonderful lunch. Alexandria's knowledge of wine and the local area only added to an exceptional day.
Written November 1, 2022
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mikejdugas
Greenwood Village, CO5 contributions
Oct 2022
My wife, adult children and I just returned from an amazing family reunion trip to Italy – and the super-highlight was our Tuscan wine day with Alexandra. Everyone loved it – even my wife who doesn’t really drink wine and is certainly not as passionate about it as the rest of us. Later in our trip she was actually happy to enjoy a few Brunellos with us – thanks to that day! And yes, even though I loved the super Tuscan Alexandra also shared with us (a special treat), I did come to really appreciate the beauty of the single grape variety shown in the Brunello di Montalcinos (we also tried some nice Chiantis later in our trip but didn’t find any nearly as interesting as the Brunello di Montalcinos. We did though come across an occasional nice Rosso de Montalcino, so it was also nice to learn more about those as well).
In a nutshell, the wine was wonderful, Alexandra was really great ...and I cannot recommend this highly enough!
In a nutshell, the wine was wonderful, Alexandra was really great ...and I cannot recommend this highly enough!
Written November 3, 2022
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Therese J
Neuchâtel, Switzerland18 contributions
Apr 2022
I was introduced to Alexandra, of Select Tasting, through a friend in Tuscany who said if "you ever want to take a wine tour, you have to call Alexandra", and he was 110% correct.
Alexandra didn't just arrange a 'tour' for us, she curated a unique experience. From beginning to end, our day was unforgettable! I can honestly say that I will never look at wine in the same way again. If you find yourself in Tuscany, I can't recommend Alexandra highly enough. She's absolute magic.
Alexandra didn't just arrange a 'tour' for us, she curated a unique experience. From beginning to end, our day was unforgettable! I can honestly say that I will never look at wine in the same way again. If you find yourself in Tuscany, I can't recommend Alexandra highly enough. She's absolute magic.
Written September 30, 2022
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Bart F
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Jun 2020
Alexandra gave my daughter, her partner and me a truly amazing one day experience that exceeded out expectations. We visited three amazing vineyards and wineries exploring growing and winemaking techniques as well as an amazing lunch where she demonstrated various wine and food parings. We sampled an 100 point Brunello which has become one of my favorite wines that I order directly from the owner of the estate. Alexandra is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the estates in the Montalcino and the wines they produce. We had such a great time and learned so much. We can’t wait to go back and tour some of the other vineyards with her. Our tour was in July 2019 but the site wouldn’t offer that as an option.
Written May 31, 2021
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Por gentileza, qual o valor?
Alexandra Adamek
Montalcino, Italy
Hi Sheilad,
we have different kinds of wine experience at different price value. Could you please email us and we can send you our different options?
Kind regards,
Select Tasting
susanarp8
The Woodlands, TX
Do you have availability on August 27th? If so, please email me. Grazie.
Время С
Adler, Russia4 contributions
How to organize a tour and tasting
Alexandra Adamek
Montalcino, Italy
Please kindly contact us via our website Select Tasting Montalcino.
Happy tastings,
Alexandra
EvelinaCerri
Province of Piacenza, Italy15 contributions
Buongiorno,
Occorre avere la prenotazione per organizzare un wine testing sabato o domenica prossima?
Grazie
Evelina
Alexandra Adamek
Montalcino, Italy
Buongiorno, Per usufruire dei nostri servizi occorre sempre una prenotazione in anticipo. La cosa migliore è di usare il formulario sul nostro sito. Speriamo di vederla a Montalcino!
EvelinaCerri
Province of Piacenza, Italy15 contributions
Buongiorno,
Occorre avere la prenotazione per organizzare un wine testing sabato o domenica prossima?
Grazie
Evelina
Alexandra Adamek
Montalcino, Italy
Buongiorno,
Per usufruire dei nostri servizi occorre sempre una prenotazione in anticipo. La cosa migliore è di usare il formulario sul nostro sito. Speriamo di vederla a Montalcino!
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