A simple Montalcino winery, a serious farm, a “no frills” winemakers family that went up to the Wine Spectator’s TOP100 prestigiuos ranking.
Today you can taste exactly that wine, that vintage, taken from the personal collection of the owner.
You’ll be guided in your visit in the cellar and walk in the vineyards by a professional Sommelier that also will serve and explain the vertical tasting impossible elsewhere.
Then transfer to the historical centre of Montalcino, in a panoramic lounge or terrace (overlooking UNESCO World Heritage Site of Val d’Orcia), to enjoy another astonishing emotional experience: a custom made Tuscan menù designed jointly between Marco Tenerini and the Chef to obtain the PERFECTION of pairing with the wines of Casanuova delle Cerbaie.
LOCATION: TUSCANY
MONTALCINO (Siena)
CASANUOVA delle
CERBAIE winery
SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE :
Private visit of the vineyards and “in field” tastings with a Sommelier
Vertical tasting impossible elsewhere
The PERFECT wine pairing Tuscan LUNCH
TOP WINES OF THE EXPERIENCE :
Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino HISTORIC VINTAGES: 1998, 2001, 2006, 2013
Welcome and visit to the vineyard above Casanuova delle Cerbaie, during the short walk, introduction to the Val d’Orcia territory and history of Brunello, “social” photos with Montalcino in relief with a taste of fresh “Rosato Toscana”obtained from 100% Sangiovese. Departure for guided tour by Sommelier to discover the vineyards of the estate. Tasting of “Rosso di Montalcino” in the Casato vineyard; tasting of “Brunello di Montalcino Riserva” in the prestigious Montosoli vineyard. Upon returning to Casanuova delle Cerbaie, visit to the winemaking and aging cellar with traditional large barrels.
Guided tasting in the fireplace room with a view for tasting the 2016 “Brunello di Montalcino” and the latest 2017 vintage. The “Brunello di Montalcino “vintage 2017 is produced with the assembly of the 2 vineyards of the estate: Casato, Montosoli and Casanuova delle Cerbaie, full expression of the terroir and aged in Slavonian oak barrels. “Brunello di Montalcino Riserva” is produced exclusively in extraordinary vintages and comes from the single Montosoli vineyard.Guided vertical tasting with EXCLUSIVE bottles taken from the owner collection: HISTORIC VINTAGES: 1998, 2001, 2006, 2013*
This PRIVATE EXPERIENCE includes:
- Welcome drink
- Guided tour of the cellars and farm
- Guided tour in the vineyards with a Sommelier
- Tastings IN THE VINEYARDS
- Guided vertical tasting with EXCLUSIVE bottles taken from the owner collection
- Full LUNCH in panoramic restaurant with custom wine pairing Tuscan menù (with several option: meat, fish, vegetarian, celiacs)
Wine Spectator TOP100 2003 n.27, 94 pts.
Casanuova delle Cerbaie
Brunello di Montalcino 1998*
Big and concentrated red, with plum, berry, currants and cherry character.Full-bodied, with thick tannins and a long, rich finish.
Dense wine. As impressive as the 1997.Best after 2004. 2,250 cases made. —JS
THE PERFECT WINE PAIRING MENÙ
- Appetizers: burrata, egg & truffle – deer tataki, porcini mushrooms & Cinta Senese pork lard – red prawn carpaccio & its extract – unboiled “ribollita” (vegetable & bread soup) – wine: Casanuova delle Cerbaie Rosso di Montalcino.
- First courses: pici (pasta) with pigeon & black cabbage ragout – risotto & vegetables – black is black (pasta with cuttlefish ink & caviar carbonara) – ravioli stuffed with lobster & its base – tagliolino (fresh pasta) with truffles (black truffle) – wine: Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino.
- Main courses: Fillet with Brunello – lamb & undergrowth – dark wild boar & its cocoa base – smoked aubergine with paprika – sea bass & ratatuille – wine: Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino Riserva.
- Desserts: Chef’s daily proposals – In pairing with local artisanal spirits & liqueurs.
From this menu our guests can choose 2 courses for each category (2 appetizers, 2 first, 2 main) – some courses are designed for vegetarians and / or celiacs. NOTE: Both in the winery and in the restaurant, people under 18 will NOT be served any type of alcohol.
This experience lasts about 3 (three) hours PLUS time for LUNCH and starts at 10.00 a.m.
Number of People: Max 8 (eight).PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people.
ON REQUEST: – Private lounge with independent entrance and panoramic terrace on the Val d’Orcia (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
– FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.