Monaci e calici
An experience in the area of the Crete Senesi that embraces art, spirituality and agricultural traditions: at the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore you will find an oasis of peace, flavors and beauty.
A monk will guide you on a journey through the centuries-old and majestic environments of the 'city in the form of monastery' that takes you at the wine taste-test of the historic cellar, precious gem of the ancient farm activities of the abbey since 1319.
- IN EXCLUSIVE
- WHAT'S INCLUDED*
- Visit of the abbey guided by a Benedictine monk, to discover the course of the of monastic life and the artistic treasures of the monastery
- Visit to the historic cellar of the abbey, dating back to the twelfth century, with a tasting guide of its finest wines
- Guided tour of the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
- Guided tour of the historic cellar and tasting of four different types of wine
*The Parentesi don’t include anything not expressly indicated
12/04
Start time: 09:45
Duration: about 2h
Asciano (SI), Toscana
Limited availability
THE PARENTESI
The Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Founded in 1319 by St. Bernard Tolomei, the monastic complex of Monte Oliveto Maggiore dominates the ridge of a hill in the area of the Crete Senesi. Ever since the monastic community has lived according to the Benedictine Rule, taking care of agricultural activity which with its cultivated fields, vineyards and olive trees has contributed over the centuries to enriching the surrounding area.
Art, spirituality and nature
A monk will guide you through the environments of the Abbey: from the monumental Renaissance library at the monastic refectory, where the meal is accompanied by sacred readings; from the wall-paintings by Sodoma and Luca Signorelli in the Great Cloister to the treasures kept in the chapter house; up to the cellar, part of the centuries-old agricultural activity.
Tasting in the cellar
Historical sources testify the presence of an agricultural activity since 1319, specifically the one related to the cultivation of vines. Your visit will end in the historic cellar of the abbey complex, where you can taste four different types of wine, produced in the respect for nature without sacrificing the highest levels of quality of Tuscan wines.
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