Montepulciano Wine tasting: the 7 best wine tours in Italy

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tasting with winery tour in Val d'Orcia in Montalcino is a perfect experience for those who want to have a relaxing time surrounded by the Tuscan vineyards.

After a welcome to the winery and an introduction to the family, you will attend an explanation of the farm, which is located in the Montalcino area and in the Val d'Orcia UNESCO Natural Park.

You will then visit the winemaking cellar where the processes of fermentation and aging in steel will be explained. You will then continue to the cooperage where you will witness an explanation of the peculiarities of aging in large barrels and be introduced to the labels and wines.

The experience will continue with wine tasting, after which you will be able to walk freely among the vineyards.

You can choose from 3 different tastings.

Tasting Tour

This tour includes a guided tasting of 3 wines:

•    Spumante Rosato
•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc
•    Brunello di Montalcino Docg

Orcia in three versions

If you choose this option, you will experience a guided tasting of the following wines:

•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc ROCK limited edition
•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc SassodiSole
•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc Sasso di Luna

The wines will be accompanied by Tuscan sliced meats, pecorino cheese from Pienza and bruschetta with l'olio EVO and crostini.

Tour with tuscany tasting

This tasting allows you to taste 3 wines:

•    Spumante Rosato
•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc
•    Brunello di Montalcino Docg

To accompany the wines, you can enjoy Tuscan sliced meats, pecorino di Pienza cheese and bruschetta with l’olio EVO and crostini.

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

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

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.

The Picnic takes place near Montepulciano, Val di Chiana and it is possible to choose between two different tours:

Picnic Gourmand (3 hours)

The Picnic Gourmand experience offers a selection of slow food delicacies prepared fresh from the best local ingredients and strictly home made. The menu includes a variety of dishes such as pennette rigate with vegetarian ragout, red potato and cheese pie, organic garden vegetable quiche, and charcuterie sandwich.

In addition, the picnic basket also includes a summer fruit salad and salted butter almonds, Illy espresso or Moka coffee, and natural or sparkling mineral water. To complete the experience, the farm will provide everything needed for the picnic, including picnic basket, crate, blanket, plaid, pillows, tablecloth, food box, ceramic plates, glassware, candles, and stainless steel cutlery.

This picnic experience promises to be a true gourmet experience, with high-quality products and special attention to the presentation of dishes.

The charm of the Tuscan hills and landscapes in the dinotorns of Montepulciano will make the picnic experience even more enjoyable.

Romantic Picnic (3 hours)

The Podere offers a romantic picnic experience that promises to be a unique and memorable experience. The menu chosen includes a selection of fresh, seasonally-related products with a focus on the slow food philosophy.

The picnic basket includes a variety of delicacies, such as mini red potato tortilla, savory zucchini quiche, and tartlet with goat cheese, walnuts, and honey. In addition, there will also be a wide selection of beverages, including rosé or red wine to match the dishes and still or sparkling mineral water.

To complete the romantic experience, the farm will provide everything needed for the picnic, such as blankets, pillows, basket and tableware. In addition, the charm of the place and the wonderful surrounding beauty will create the perfect atmosphere for a sweet romantic break.

Wine tasting and winery tour in the Crete Senesi in Tuscany can be done with 4 different tours to choose from:

Classic tour

This tour includes a visit to the historic Fèlsina winery, where you will be taken on a journey to discover the wines produced by this winery. During the tasting, you will have the opportunity to taste four of their most representative wines, selected to offer you a true sensory experience:

•    Classic Method Brut Sparkling Wine: a sparkling wine produced with the classic method, characterized by a refined effervescence and a dry and harmonious flavor.
•    I Sistri Igt Toscana (100% Chardonnay): a dry white wine produced with the Chardonnay grape variety, with an elegant and complex character.
•    Chianti Classico Docg Berardenga (100% Sangiovese): a red wine produced with the Sangiovese grape variety, typical of the Tuscan region, with an intense and tannic flavor.
•    Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Berardenga (100% Sangiovese): a high quality red wine produced with selected Sangiovese grapes, aged in oak barrels for at least 24 months, which gives it an intense and complex character.

Jeep Tour

This private tour offers an experience that will lead you to discover the vineyards of Fèlsina through a jeep tour on the dirt road. Along the way, you will be accompanied by a specialized guide who will explain the methods of vine cultivation and wine production, while you admire the magnificent Tuscan hills.

The visit will continue at the Rancia estate and vineyard, where you will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about wine production processes and observe the vineyards and winery. Here, you will be offered a tasting of four of Fèlsina's representative wines.

Classic tour and lunch

The classic tour with lunch takes place exactly like the classic tour, but allows you to combine the tasting of 4 wines with a 3-course lunch consisting of farm and local products.

Jeep tour and lunch

The Jeep tour with lunch takes place exactly like the Jeep Tour, but allows you to combine a three-course lunch of farm and local products. In addition, you will also be offered a tasting of four mono-cultivar oils, produced by Fèlsina and selected to offer you a true sensory experience of the Tuscan territory.

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.