2023 Wine Tours Part 2.1: Tuscany Overview
As our group of yogis departed in the morning on May 23, we welcomed in 17 guests to Cortona for our big Tuscan tour! It was such a joyful week with wonderful people, wonderful food, and wonderful wines all around. We happened to be in Tuscany for one of the rainiest Mays on record and enjoyed many hikes up to town underneath umbrellas, but the Tuscan sun still shined brightly during the days allowing for yet another glorious time in my favorite place. This tour was a whirlwind of visits and meals that showcased some of the best of Tuscany. Some unforgettable experiences for sure.
Tour Overview
May 23: Cortona
Dinner at Taverna Pane e Vino with guided tasting of wines by Arnaldo Rossi
May 24: Montepulciano/Cortona
Tasting at Poliziano
Tasting of Cortona Syrah and tour of Del Brenna Jewelry in Cortona
Wine, Dine, and Shine Dinner at Osteria del Teatro in Cortona (featuring wines of Fonterutoli)
May 25: Montalcino
Tasting/Tour at Gianni Brunelli
Tasting/Tour/Lunch at Terralsole
May 26: Excursion to Florence
May 27: Montepulciano
Tasting/Tour at Avignonesi
Visit to Montepulciano city
May 28: Chianti Classico
Tasting/Tour at Badia a Coltibuono
Lunch at Solociccia by Dario Cecchini
May 29: Bolgheri
Tasting/Tour at Tenuta di Biserno
Lunch and Tasting at Enoteca San Guido (Sassicaia)
Dinner at Fufluns (Cortona)
My Personal Highlights
The wines of Arnaldo Rossi
Gianni Brunelli, Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Avignonesi, Vin Santo 2010
Tenuta di Biserno, ‘Biserno’ 2019
Enoteca San Guido