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.

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 in Pienza, with three different routes, designed to offer a complete journey among Tuscan wine excellence, accompanied by typical local products.

All tastings begin with a welcome bubbly and are accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, including salami, prosciutto, sbriciolona, dried sausages and pecorino di Pienza in different seasonings, to best enhance the pairings.

The experience is available in three different tours, each with a specific wine selection and duration:

• Tasting of 3 wines

• Tasting of 4 wines

• Tasting of 4 premium wines

For children who consume there is a dedicated option with a small cutting board and a beverage of their choice, if they do not consume participation is free of charge.

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.

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.

Wine tasting with a visit to a historic winery in Rufina, outside Florence, allows you to taste typical Tuscan products.

You can choose from three options.

Standard Tasting

This experience gives you a guided tour of the winery and historic cellar. Afterwards you can taste 3 local wines:

•    Chianti Rufina D.O.C.G
•    Pomino D.O.C
•    Vinsanto

Tasting with cutting board

After taking a guided tour of the winery and the historic winery and winemaking cellar, you can taste 3 wines accompanied by cheese and charcuterie samples.

The 3 wines for tasting will be:

•    Chianti Rufina D.O.C.G
•    Pomino D.O.C.
•    Vinsanto

Tasting with lunch

This experience includes a tour of the historic winery and winemaking cellar, with explanation of the history of the farm.

Following, there will be a guided tasting of 3 wines, accompanied by a Tuscan charcuterie and cheese board.

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

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 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.

Wine-tasting experience in Florence, with three different routes, designed to offer a complete journey among Tuscan wine excellences, accompanied by typical local products.

All tastings begin with a welcome bubbly and are accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, including salami, prosciutto, sbriciolona, dried sausages and pecorino di Pienza in different seasonings, to best enhance the pairings.

The experience is available in three different tours, each with a specific wine selection and duration:

• Tasting of 3 wines

• Tasting of 4 wines

• Tasting of 4 premium wines

For children who consume there is a dedicated option with a small cutting board and a beverage of their choice, if they do not consume participation is free of charge.

Wine-tasting experience in Florence, with three different routes, designed to offer a complete journey among Tuscan wine excellences, accompanied by typical local products.

All tastings begin with a welcome bubbly and are accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, including salami, prosciutto, sbriciolona, dried sausages and pecorino di Pienza in different seasonings, to best enhance the pairings.

The experience is available in three different tours, each with a specific wine selection and duration:

• Tasting of 3 wines

• Tasting of 4 wines

• Tasting of 4 premium wines

For children who consume there is a dedicated option with a small cutting board and a beverage of their choice, if they do not consume participation is free of charge.