Montepulciano Wine tasting: the 7 best wine tours in Italy

The visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and tasting, è 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.

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Tasting 6 wines:

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•    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 tour with wine tasting in Montalcino allows you to enjoy a unique experience on a Tuscan estate near Siena.

You will get an in-depth insight into the reality and production philosophy of the estate through a tasting of the 4 most representative wines and the estate's own Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

This experience will begin with a short walk to the vineyard, during which you will be introduced to the Val d'Orcia territory and the fascinating history behind a great wine such as Brunello di Montalcino.

Next, you will move to the winemaking cellar to better understand the various stages of grape processing; lastly, a look at the bottaia, a place of long aging in traditional large barrels.

At the end of the tour, in the cozy fireplace room, a guided tasting of 4 wines will follow:

•    Rosato Toscana IGT
•    Rosso Toscana IGT Rivale
•    Rosso di Montalcino Doc
•    Brunello di Montalcino Docg

To accompany the tasting, a sample of the local Extra Virgin Olive Oil will be served, along with snacks, such as taralli or breadsticks.

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

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.

A wine and food tasting in Montepulciano allows you to enjoy a unique experience on an estate surrounded by 20 hectares of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.

This tasting allows you to discover up close the wine production of one of the most historical wineries in Montepulciano.

You will be welcomed by a family business that has been producing wine for 7 generations guided by the same values as always: respect for tradition and the surrounding nature.

You will get to know up close a reality that practices organic farming, adopting sustainable agronomic techniques that respect the environment and preserve it for future generations. 

Sitting in the loggia or in the tasting room, immersed in the total quiet of the Tuscan countryside, you will have the opportunity to taste 4 wines accompanied by typical products:

•    rich platter of locally produced cheeses and cured meats
•    EVO oil
•    bread
•    focaccia

Water and coffee are also included.

When booking, you can choose between tasting in Italian language or English language.

For those who wish, it is also possible to purchase a guided tour of the vineyards and winery (to be selected when booking).

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

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.

Sangiovese wine tasting in Montalcino, in the province of Siena, allows you to visit a Tuscan winery and taste typical local wines.

You will be welcomed by an estate that is located on the southeastern slope of the Montalcino hillside, 450 meters above sea level.

The winery, an example of ecologically sustainable architecture, è was designed to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact.

You can choose from 3 options.

Discovering Sangiovese

This experience allows you to discover the different expressions of Sangiovese Grosso that finds its ideal habitat in this corner of unspoiled nature.

After visiting the vineyard, where you will have the opportunity to admire the uniqueness of each parcel, the tour will continue in the winery to discover the different winemaking processes.

The tour will conclude with a tasting of 4 wines:

•    Rosso di Montalcino DOC
•    Amphora Vignamasso IGT
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG current vintage
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG past vintage

A small cheese board, artisan breadsticks and water will be served during the tasting.

Brunello Connoisseur

This experience is perfect for lovers of Sangiovese Grosso. In fact, you will have the opportunity to learn all about this prestigious grape variety.

Walking through the rows, visiting the winemaking areas and the place where the wines rest, you will experience a unique moment.

The tour will conclude with a tasting of 5 wines:

•    Rosso di Montalcino DOC
•    Amphora Vignamasso IGT
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG current vintage
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Podernovi current vintage (grand cru)
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Podernovi past vintage (grand cru)

The wines will be accompanied by a small cheese board, artisan breadsticks and water.

Light Lunch

This experience is a sensory journey to discover the typical flavors of the area. You will discover the secrets of the estate as you walk through the vineyards.

During the tour you will also have the opportunity to visit the impressive underground cellar, accompanied by a detailed and passionate account of the work.

The experience concludes with a guided tasting of 4 wines, accompanied by a light lunch.

The menu includes:

•    Tuscan appetizer paired with Rosso di Montalcino DOC and Amphora Vignamasso 100% Sangiovese IGT
•    1 first course (pici with ragù or with garlic sauce) paired with Brunello di Montalcino San Polo DOCG current vintage and Brunello di Montalcino San Polo DOCG previous vintage
•    1 homemade dessert or typical Sienese pastry with espresso coffee

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

Wine tasting with a visit to Tenuta degli Dei in Chianti is a 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 the Tuscan artistic tradition.

The tour continues with a visit to the vat cellar, where the vats in which wine fermentation 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 six wines: a sparkling wine, a white wine, a rosé, a Chianti Classico and two IGTs, accompanied by a small sampling of local cured meats and cheeses.

The wine tasting will be held in the tasting room.

You can choose between the tour in Italian and English.

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

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

Finally, the Estate is pet friendly, welcoming even your four-legged friends.

Picnic in Radda, in classic Chianti, allows you to spend a relaxing moment surrounded by the Tuscan hills.

You can enjoy unique moments in the company of your loved ones while enjoying locally produced wine accompanied by local schiacciate (flat bread).

The picnic takes place in the garden a you will be provided with towel, pillows and a basket that includes:

•    2 traditional gourmet schiacciate per person (one with Tuscan prosciutto, sun-dried tomato cream and arugula; one with fresh pecorino, acacia honey and Tuscan salami)
•    Cantuccini
•    1 bottle of IGT Toscana red organic wine Granbruno
•    Water
•    Dishware, recyclable cutlery and napkins

At the end of the experience you can also taste the local Vermouth Rosato.

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

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.

For the Wine Tasting in Colle Val d'Elsa you will have a choice of different packages, which include a visit to the winery:

VISIT TO THE FARM tasting the products of the estate: a walk through the village during which we will tell you about the history of the estate and the agricultural productions. You will visit the winery and the oil mill and then taste the estate's products.

LIGHT LUNCH in the FARM tasting the wines of the Estate: walk in the village during which we will tell you about the agricultural productions, and then have lunch on the veranda with the Sommelier who will guide you in the food/wine pairing.

TAGLIERE AND TASTING with the wines of the Estate: walk in the village during which we will tell you about the agricultural productions. Followed by the tasting of the products such as wine and oil together with the sommelier, accompanied by a nice board of cold cuts, cheeses and crostini, to finish cantucci and vinsanto.

The vineyard picnic tour in Colle Val d'Elsa consists of spending a half-day on the farm where you will discover the history of a real Tuscan farm and its products.

Accompanied by our experienced staff, you will visit the winery and the oil mill. At the end of the visit you will taste the farm's products in the open air during the friendly picnic: homemade stuffed focaccia, a delicious lasagna, homemade dessert, water and wine.

We will provide all the disposable supplies for the picnic on the lawn. In case of bad weather no problem: it can be done on the veranda!

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.