Montepulciano Wine tasting: the 10 best wine tours in Italy

The visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and tasting, is a unique experience. To accompany the wines, the tasting includes a small board of typical products.

The tour begins with a guided tour of the winery, where you will be told the full story of the owner family and the historic winery.

Finished the guided tour of the cellars begins the tasting accompanied by a small board of typical products. The tasting is done inside.

Tasting 6 wines:

•    1 DOC Rosso di Montepulciano
•    2 types of DOCG: nobile classico and nobile selezione
•    2 IGPs from red grapes, one of which is from the Bordeaux blend
•    1 IGT in rotation between Chianti; Rosato; Spumante Brut

(Depending on the availability of products and the season, there may be variations).

A clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

The winery is located in a limited traffic zone, but there is a parking lot just a 5-minute walk away.

Visit the vineyards and winery of a family business in the heart of Tuscany, in the hills of Montepulicano.

You can choose from three types of tastings to learn more about local products:

Wine, Vineyard and Cellar

Through this fantastic experience you will learn to recognize the grape varieties we grow in our

demonstration vineyard: we will tell you about their characteristics and our training system.

You will then admire the production rooms, where fermentation takes place, the aging cellar and the

bottle-aging area. Afterwards, guided by an expert sommelier, you will taste 5 of our wines and some local specialties.

•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC,
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG,
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna 'Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Rich platter of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta, tasty selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different ages

Wines, oil and two "flawed" wines

Visit the production facilities, where fermentation takes place, the barrique cellar with large Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques and the glass storage warehouse. You will taste, guided by a sommelier, the highly prized Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 5 wines from the winery plus two "flawed" wines.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna 'Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Wine with corking defect
•    Wine with oxidation defect
•    Chopping board of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different ages.

Tapping from Vasca, barrel and barrique.

You will visit the vineyards, the winery, explore the production areas and taste a glass of wine tapped directly from steel tanks, Slavonian wood barrels and French wood barriques. Guided by a sommelier you will compare these glasses with the wines being tasted to learn to recognize the differences-a highly educational opportunity to experience with the producer in person.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna'Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Rich platter of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different stagionat

Enjoy a wine tasting at an estate in Montalcino accompanied by a tour of the winery and vineyard. You can choose a classic sensory path or a premium tasting class with technical barrel tasting.

Your day will begin among the vineyards of Val d'Orcia, where you will discover the production philosophy and history that has made Brunello di Montalcino one of the world's most famous wines. You will visit the winemaking cellar and historic barrel cellar, and at the end of the tour, you will take a seat in the cozy fireplace room for a tasting.

Classic Tasting

Ideal if you wish to relax and discover the estate's most representative wines. This tour includes the tasting of 4 wines (Rosato Topscna IGT, Rosso Toscana IGT, Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello) served in combination with the estate's own Extra Virgin d'Olive Oil and local snacks such as taralli or breadsticks.

Wine Tasting Education

Thought of if you want to deepen your technical knowledge. In addition to the tour, you will acquire the basics of distinguishing soils and grape varieties, learning how to taste properly and read labels like a pro. You will taste 3 red wines of excellence and experience the unique thrill of a technical tasting straight from the barrel, while also receiving a paper guide for your notes

The vineyard picnic in Val d'Orcia in Montepulciano is a unique experience that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside while enjoying local delicacies with a view of Montepulciano.

The Picnic in the Vineyard includes a basket for two with stuffed sandwiches, a bottle of red wine selection "Triacca Santavenere Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG" (alternatively the white "San Bartolomeo Toscana IGT").

Water is included in the basket. Upon arrival at the estate you will be given glass goblets and corkscrews.

Picnicking among the vineyards in Montepulciano is the perfect opportunity to taste typical Tuscan products in a charming atmosphere: surrounded by vineyards.

You will be welcomed by a family business that has been producing wine for 7 generations, one of the most historic estates in Montepulciano.

This experience allows you to spend a relaxing and quiet moment in the company of friends or your better half.

You will enjoy a rich picnic among the rows of vineyards where the grapes destined for the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano grow.

You will be provided with a wicker basket with traditional dishes made by the estate's chef and enhancing the freshest local produce. Everything will be accompanied by 1 bottle of wine.

For those who wish, it is possible to take a guided tour of the winery (to be purchased separately when booking).

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the property following the reservation.

Stay in apartment surrounded by nature, with tasting of locally produced wines.

The apartment is located among ancient olive groves and lush forests, with a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding area.

The experience includes a one-night stay with breakfast and a tasting of locally produced wines, to discover the authentic flavors of the area and live a unique food and wine experience.

Wine-tasting experience at Tenuta degli Dei, designed to help you discover the winery’s identity through a journey through history, production and great local labels.

The activity begins near the Church of San Leolino, and then continues with a visit to the vat cellar and barrique cellar, where you can learn firsthand about the stages of fermentation and aging of the wine in an evocative environment among oak barrels.

Followed by a guided tasting of 5 red wines:

•    Forcole Chianti Classico DOCG
•    Le Redini IGT
•    A vertical tasting of Cavalli IGT (vintages 2022, 2021 and 2020)

The tasting is accompanied by gourmet tastings, extra virgin olive oil and grappa.

On request it is also possible to visit the stables. The experience is available in multiple languages and is pet friendly.

Tasting wines and local products at the Brogioni Winery in Chianti provides you with a relaxing experience on a Tuscan estate.

This experience will begin with a short walk where you will be given a description of the winery and the process of extracting extra virgin olive oil will be explained.

Following that, you will visit the winery, where the winemaking process will be described.

Finally, you will taste 4 wines accompanied by typical products:

•    1 White IGT or Rosé IGT, paired with samples of bread and typical cold cuts
•    1 Chianti classico d’vintage, paired with bruschetta with local extra virgin olive oil
•    1 Chianti classico riserva, paired with a 36 month parmigiano reggiano
•    1 Supertuscan, paired with Tuscan pecorino cheese

In addition to the wines, it will be possible to taste Tuscan pecorino cheese with EVO oil with white truffle from San Miniato and with cooked must, dark cocoa cream containing 12% of EVO oil, and face, hand and body creams produced on site.

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

Lunch with wine tasting at Cantina Brogioni is a perfect experience to spend a relaxing moment surrounded by the Chianti hills.

After a short walk during which you will be given a description of the winery and the process of extracting extra virgin olive oil, you will visit the winery, where you will learn more about the winemaking process.

Following this, you will be served a three-course lunch paired with 4 local wines:

•    1 first course of pasta al pesto (pine nuts, fresh basil, EVO oil and parmesan cheese), paired with an IGT white wine and a vintage Chianti classico
•    1 second course consisting of bruschetta with local EVO oil, selection of typical Tuscan salumi, 36 month Parmigiano Reggiano and Tuscan pecorino cheese, paired with a Chianti classico riserva and a Supertuscan
•    2 samples of Tuscan pecorino, one with local EVO oil with San Miniato white truffle and the other with cooked must
•    1 dessert consisting of a Greek yogurt mousse sprinkled with a dark cocoa cream with 12% EVO oil

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

A wine tasting with a visit to the Tenuta degli Dei in Chianti is the perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing time surrounded by the picturesque Tuscan vineyards.

The meeting begins in front of the Church of San Leolino, a three-nave basilica that preserves valuable works of art from the Tuscan artistic tradition.

The tour continues with a visit to the vat cellar, where the vats in which the fermentation of the wines takes place, and the barrique cellar, which houses the fine French oak barrels in which the wine rests until it reaches perfect maturity.

Next, you will reach the Estate, where the tasting will take place. In the dedicated room, you will have the opportunity to taste five wines: a white wine, a rosé, a Chianti Classico and two IGTs, accompanied by a small sampling of local cured meats and cheeses.

You can choose between the tour in Italian and in English.

Minors and those not participating in the tasting do not pay and will receive a tasting of local products.

In case of food allergies or intolerances, you can contact the estate after booking.

Finally, the estate is pet friendly, welcoming your four-legged friends as well.

Horseback riding and wine tasting in the surroundings of Florence.

You will leave from the stables in Pelago together with an equestrian guide and, after about an hour of riding through the hills, you will reach a historic winery nestled in the countryside.

Here you will visit the estate and learn about the winemaking processes, and then taste 4 glasses of local wine. You can also choose the "with chopping board" tour to taste local cured meats and cheeses.

When the tasting is over, you will get back on horseback to return to the stables accompanied by your guide.

The equipment for horseback riding will be provided to you by the facility, but appropriate sportswear (long pants and closed shoes) should be your own. We also recommend the'use of a sweatshirt for the winery visit.

You can request a transfer from the Pontassieve train station directly from the facility for €15 per person. You can contact them after your reservation is confirmed to make arrangements directly, and then pay on site.

Wine tasting in Radda, Chianti, allows you to enjoy a unique experience in the heart of Tuscany, in one of the most important wine production areas in the world.

You will be welcomed by a winery entirely surrounded by Sangiovese vineyards and overlooking the medieval village of Radda in Chianti.

You can choose from 2 tasting routes.

Wine tasting with winery tour

This tour will allow you to learn all the secrets of the winemaking process: from the fermentation cellar to the aging cellar in wood and bottle.

Following the guided tour of the winery (fermentation area, barrique cellar and aging area), you will taste 3 wines and a Vermouth:

•    Tuscan I.G.T. Granbruno
•    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
•    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva
•    Vermouth Rosé

Wine tasting with cutting board

This food and wine tour combines local wines with a tasting of typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses. You can enjoy it in the Florentine porch or in the turret, surrounded by the Tuscan countryside.

This experience includes a tasting of 3 different types of Tuscan cheeses and 3 types of cured meats. In combination you will be able to taste:

•    Tuscan I.G.T. Rosato
•    Tuscan I.G.T. Granbruno
•    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
•    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva
•    Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Gran Selezione Vigna Il Corno
•    SuperTuscan Guss IGT
•    Vermouth Rosé

If you choose this option, the winery tour is not included.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.