Tenuta Fanti — Attraction in Montalcino

Totally amazing experience at Tenuta Fanti for their Wine Tasting Lunch. First, the setting is breathtaking, overlooking the Abbey at Sant’ Antimo, olive groves, and vineyards. The winemaking facility is very impressive: large, modern, and meticulously clean. Our host Martina was fantastic: informative, enthusiastic, and pleasant, she gave us a great tour. And then the real magic happened, the food and wine. I’ve had a lot of good meals in my five trips to Italy (3 to Montalcino), but this was one of the best end to end meals I’ve had. We started with a charcuterie tray of antipasto, moved on to pinci pasta with wild boar ragu, our secondi was wild boar stew with an incredibly flavorful cabbage, and finally tiramisu. By the way, there are options all along the way. And the food was just incredibly delicious and authentic. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the sampling of 4 different types of olive oil, accompanied by their homemade bread that was delicious. Along the way, Martina kept pouring wines, from bianco to Rosato to Rosso, and we finished with 3 different Brunello. These were my favorites, and the 2015 Vigna la Macchiarrello Riserva was outstanding. This leisurely tour and lunch lasted about 3 hours, and was only 60 Euro. Truly one of the great values and experiences of our trip. Martina and her assistant service were attentive without being intrusive, it was the best service we had on our trip. As someone who loves good food and good wine and appreciates 5 star service, I can’t recommend this experience...

We booked the tasting in less that 18 hours prior but the Fanti team replied promptly to let us know their availability. A beautiful property with long history, overlooking vines and olive groves.

My husband and I were warmly received by Emma, who brought us for a tour in the cellar and was in charge of our tasting. She was very patient, friendly and caring, and went extra miles to make sure we’re happy with our time there. We requested to be far away from the noisy group right next to us and she gladly offered us a shaded, quite corner outdoors, it was perfect.

My husband had the traditional tasting (5 different wines) and myself the Brunello collection (4 glasses). Both of us had access to tasting 4 olive oils made by the property. It was enjoyable and their Brunellos are rather decent. At the end, Emma offered to let us try 2 Riservas on top of our tasting, we were grateful by her gesture and passion in sharing with us. Great quality, I couldn’t help but buying a bottle of the 2012 Riserva in the end. Now enjoying it in our garden in the afternoon, perfect wine (sophisticated aroma profile, complex, well-balanced with smooth tannins) for an affordable price.

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5 stars doesn't do this place, its beauty and hospitality justice. We did a tour of the winery and tasting of olive oil and 4 exceptional wines (plus surprise 😍) and stayed for a few more hours enjoying the wines and the scenery. Carolina was so knowledge, welcoming and took us on a beautiful journey to learn about the history of the place, the wine making process, differences in vintages and wine tasting notes. I would do it again in a heart beat. Brunello Vallocchio stole my heart. Can't recommend this...