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Benvenuto Brunello: Trip Planning Guide

Montalcino, Italy

February
When
€30–€50
Entry
10 days
Suggested trip
Florence
Nearest airport

Going to Benvenuto Brunello?

The annual presentation of the new Brunello di Montalcino vintage. Held in Montalcino's medieval fortress, all consortium members present their wines for evaluation. The event includes a vintage assessment and press conferences on quality. A must for serious Brunello collectors and wine trade professionals.

Your trip blueprint

1
Arrive a day early
Settle in and visit a local producer before the crowds arrive — fly into Florence Peretola Airport (FLR).
2
Festival (7 days)
Third week of February. Best for collectors and trade-professionals.
3
Extend into the region (2 days)
Tuscany has 452 mapped wineries — add 2 days to explore at your own pace.
Insider tip

Skip the main public sessions and network with smaller producers during the afternoon tastings—they're more candid about vintage variation and aging potential. Seek out the younger estates like Barbi or Lisini who often offer the most insightful pourings outside the formal press circus.

About Tuscany

Tuscany is Italy's most iconic wine region — a landscape of cypress-lined hilltops, medieval villages, and ancient wine estates. Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscans have made this region world-famous.

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Festival info: www.consorziobrunellodimontalcino.it