Siena · VINO NOBILE & MONTEPULCIANO WINE TOURS
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Montepulciano pours Vino Nobile from cellars cut into the hill under the town. Here are the 15 best tours from Siena, with the estates each visits, the tastings included, and which ones pair the wine with a Pienza cheese stop or a long Tuscan lunch.
One-hour Montepulciano cellar tour with 5 DOC/DOCG Nobile wines, pecorino, bruschetta with olive oil, and barrel-and-tufa history.
“The guide was excellent extremely knowledgeable & entertaining. The location was stunning with the architecture & history. And to finish the wine was excellent. Thank you forcthe experience.”
Small-group day trip from Siena to Pienza and Montepulciano through Val d’Orcia, with farm pecorino lunch and Vino Nobile tasting.
“Don't hesitate to book this outing! Our guide Keko was fantastic! He is extremely knowledgeable about everything the area has to offer from history to ecology. He is really kind as well and it was a pleasure to spend time with him. It was a fantastic day filled with the beauty of the landscape, a delicious homemade lunch at the Della Cinta Senese Pig Farm, wine tasting, and touring around two beautiful towns. A day we will never forget! Thank you for this special experience!”
Small-group tour from Siena to Pienza and Montepulciano: Crete Senesi views, organic-farm lunch with pecorino, cellar tour, Vino Nobile.
“Marco was just incredible and made the trip much more enjoyable. He was just fantastic. The cities we visited were just beautiful and all the stops along the way, including lunch at Roberto’s farm and wine tasting in Montepulciano were just memorable. Great tour guide and tour. I highly recommend it if you want to get to know towns in Tuscany.”
Taste four Montepulciano DOCG wines in a 16th-century cellar with a sommelier and Tuscan appetizers in 1.5 hours for $41.
“We enjoyed the wine tasting and touring the cellar very much. Fantastic guide. My wife had walking difficulties and the descent down the cellar steps was challenging. At the end of the tour he opened the door to the street, which would have been a good option for her at the beginning (to avoid difficult brick stairway) as well.”
A 1.5-hour Montepulciano wine tasting with lunch in a 14th-century cellar, featuring 4 local DOCG wines and Tuscan specialties.
“Very nice small group gathering in a beautiful setting. Host was knowledgeable and friendly. Food was excellent”
Small-group pasta and tiramisu class in Montepulciano. Learn fresh pasta, make dessert, eat with Tuscan wine in a home kitchen.
“Barbara was a wonderful hostess. She made us feel welcome in her home, the class was excellent and the food delicious. Even better, no dishes to clean!”
Montepulciano underground wine tasting in Etruscan cellars. Taste 4 Tuscan wines with local food, water, and a sommelier in town.
“Delightful guide to the cave and local wine making history ... and some lovely wines to try (before you buy)”
Podere della Bruciata in Montepulciano: vineyard and Bottaia cellar tour, 3 natural cru with a big tagliere, terrace sunset views.
“It was a very nice experience, our guide gave all the information about local wines and vineyards, served it with a nice snack plate, thank you”
A guided Montepulciano winery tour plus a 4-course lunch or romantic vineyard dinner, paired with wine from the estate.
“The guides were great and so informative about wines and the wines of the region.”
Guided tour of Montepulciano’s underground brick cellars and tasting of Vino Nobile DOCG and Rosso DOC in 2.5 hours.
“Our tour was a lovely addition to our week in Tuscany. We learned a lot about Montepulciano and the history of wine cellars and of the town. We also learned a lot about the process of wine making.”
Walk vineyards and olive groves, meet Cinta Senese pigs, tour a small cellar, then enjoy farm-to-table lunch with homemade wine near Montepulciano.
“Beautiful drive to a cozy farm in Tuscany. Our host, Roberto, showed us his olive grove, pig farm and more. We were treated to a wonderful lunch with homemade wine, meats, cheese and more! The elegant porch overlooked the farm, providing a unique setting for a memorable meal. This is certainly a singular experience for those looking for a break from large cities or wineries.”
Full-day Montepulciano wine tour with 2 winery tastings, paired lunch, hotel pickup, and Val d’Orcia views.
“We had Massie has our driver and our guide. He was unbelievable and helped make this experience a unique and memorable one. We got to taste amazing wines and I can't wait for my orders of Brunello. The beauty of this wine region cannot be put into words and just has to be experienced first hand. This tour will give you everything you could possibly want in a wine tour with breathtaking views, excellent wine and amazing food. All the wineries have a great system for ordering wine, grapa and olive oil. There is no comparison on the quality of the wild boar salami and the pecorino cheese. This is…”
Montepulciano wine lesson with a pro sommelier: terrace aperitif, 7 Italian wines and olive oil, plus snacks and water for about 1h45.
“It was a wonderful experience with a lot of knowledge, passion and great wines! Tannos is a great presenter and excellent sommelier. We learned a lot about the story behind the wines and the region, it felt very comfortable to ask questions and learn during the wine tasting. We've attended several tastings recently but this is definitely one of the bests. Would recommend it to everyone who is visiting Montepulciano!”
Taste four Montepulciano DOCG wines with a sommelier and enjoy a classic Tuscan lunch in historic underground cellars.
“Tour of the cellar with a sommelier and wine tasting and lunch at the end, the wines were all good and the lasagna was amazing!”
Traditional Montepulciano winery tour with wine tasting and a vineyard picnic plus your choice of red or brut wine in 4 hours for $105.
“Emanuele was our guide. He was kind, informative, and helpful. It was a small group for our tour and we had an incredible time! The wine was great and the property was beautiful. We did the picnic and we highly recommend. It has everything we needed. Our picnic included lasagne which was cooked to perfection. It also included meats, cheese, and bread. Dessert too! And an additional bottle of wine. After an incredible experience, Emanuele helped us back to the train station in order to for us to make it back to our lodging in Florence. The tour was everything we hoped for! Emanuele was top-notch guide and helper. WE…”
