Le Bèrne Vino Nobile Wine Tour and Tasting in Montepulciano

The winemakers themselves guide you through the vineyard, cellar and tasting room.

Le Bèrne is a family winery in Montepulciano where you tour the vineyards and underground cellar, then taste 6 wines in a room overlooking the Tuscan hills. The guides are the same people who produce the wine, so you hear the story of Sangiovese and the terroir directly from them. The tour runs 90 minutes in English or Italian, includes bruschetta with organic olive oil on Tuscan bread, and suits all fitness levels. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

Le Bèrne sits in the heart of Montepulciano's wine region, and the tour starts with the winemakers themselves walking you through the vineyard to explain the soil and terroir that shape the grapes. You move into the underground cellar to see the different winemaking methods the family uses, then settle into the tasting room with views across the vineyards and the hills beyond. There you taste 6 wines while the guides share what goes into each one.

The tasting includes bruschetta topped with Le Bèrne's own extra virgin olive oil on Tuscan bread, and bottled water throughout. The whole experience takes 90 minutes and is offered in English and Italian. Because the guides are the producers themselves, not separate staff, you get the philosophy behind the winemaking and the region's history without the distance of a typical tour.

What’s included

• Vineyard and cellar tour led by the winemakers.
• tasting of 6 wines.
• bruschetta with organic extra virgin olive oil on Tuscan bread.
• bottled water.
• guides in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00, 14:30 and 16:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Podere Le Bèrne

Is this one for you?The winery is in Montepulciano itself, so if you're staying in town or without a car, you can walk or take a short taxi ride to reach it. The 90-minute length means you don't need a full day or a driver to make it work.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What exactly do I taste during the 6-wine tasting at Le Bèrne?

Le Bèrne pours 6 of their best wines, chosen to show the range of what the winery produces. The guides walk you through each one and explain the winemaking choices behind it, so the tasting is as much about understanding their process as it is about the wines themselves.

Do I need to know about wine to get something out of this tour?

No. Le Bèrne welcomes wine experts, enthusiasts, and curious travelers alike. The guides are winemakers, not sommeliers, so they explain things from the perspective of how they grow and make the wine, not from a technical tasting vocabulary.

Is there food included, or just the tasting?

Bruschetta with Le Bèrne's organic extra virgin olive oil on Tuscan bread is included, along with bottled water. It's meant to complement the wines, not replace a meal.

How long does the whole experience take?

The tour and tasting run 90 minutes from start to finish, so you can fit it into a morning or afternoon in Montepulciano without it taking over your day.

Can I buy wine to take home after the tasting?

The tour takes place at the winery itself, so you have the chance to purchase bottles after the tasting if any of the 6 wines appeal to you. Specific pricing and availability are best confirmed when you book.