Farm Tour & Tuscan Lunch in Montepulciano: Cinta Senese & Wine

Olive groves, vineyards, cured meats aging room, and a farm lunch with Tuscan wine

A farm activity in Montepulciano where you walk olive groves and vineyards, meet the heritage Cinta Senese pigs, visit the aging room for cured meats, then sit under a pergola for a seasonal tasting lunch with local Tuscan dishes, charcuterie, Pecorino cheese, and local wine. The experience lasts about two and a half hours and is hosted by a local Cesarine cook who shares recipes and traditions from their family kitchen.

The experience

Montepulciano's farm sits in the heart of Tuscan wine country, and this activity starts where the food comes from. You walk through olive groves and vineyards, then meet the Cinta Senese pigs (a heritage breed famous in the region) before stepping into the aging room to see how the farm's cured meats develop their flavor. A Cesarine host (a member of Italy's network of home cooks) leads the tour in English or Italian, sharing how the farm grows and produces what you'll eat.

The tasting lunch arrives under a pergola and moves through the seasons: Tuscan Crostino, Bruschetta, Panzanella, Ribollita, a charcuterie board built from Cinta Senese meats, Pecorino cheese, Cantucci biscuits, and Vinsanto wine for dessert. Local wine and water come with the meal. The whole experience runs about two and a half hours, built around what the farm actually produces and what the kitchen has ready that day.

What’s included

• A guided walk through the farm's olive groves and vineyards.
• a visit to meet the Cinta Senese pigs and tour the aging room for cured meats.
• a seasonal tasting lunch under a pergola with Tuscan Crostino, Bruschetta, Panzanella, Ribollita, a charcuterie board with Cinta Senese meats, Pecorino cheese, Cantucci biscuits, and Vinsanto wine.
• local wine and water throughout.
• a guide who speaks English and Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Italian, so you can follow the farm tour and the stories behind the food in whichever language feels natural to you. If you speak one of those languages comfortably, you'll get the full experience without translation gaps.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly are Cinta Senese pigs and why does this farm raise them?

Cinta Senese is a heritage pig breed native to Tuscany, prized for the quality of its cured meats. The farm raises them as part of its traditional production, and you see them during the tour before tasting the charcuterie made from them at lunch.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

The lunch is a seasonal tasting menu featuring local Tuscan specialties including cured meats, cheese, and wine. Contact the host directly before booking if you have specific dietary needs so they can discuss what the farm can accommodate.

Is this farm easy to reach from Montepulciano town?

Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the farm without a car. The farm is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

How long does the whole experience take?

The farm tour and tasting lunch together take about two and a half hours, from the walk through the groves to the final course under the pergola.