Montalcino Brunello Wine Tasting & Tuscan Dinner in Vineyards

Seven wines, one dinner, no restaurant: what a Tuscan evening tastes like in the vineyards

Taste seven exceptional Tuscan wines, from Rosato to Brunello Riserva, paired with a traditional Tuscan dinner at Paradiso di Cacuci, a private vineyard estate in Montalcino. A sommelier guides you through the vineyards and ageing cellar, then leads the tasting as you eat handmade pinci pasta, beef tagliata and local cheeses under the Tuscan sky. The experience runs three hours in an intimate, non-commercial setting away from crowded restaurants.

The experience

What separates this from a tasting room is the setting: you're eating at Paradiso di Cacuci, a working estate surrounded by vineyards in the Montalcino countryside, not sitting at a bar. A sommelier walks you through the vineyards first, then the ageing cellar where the Brunello matures, explaining the traditions and craft that go into each bottle. That context (seeing where the wine comes from before you taste it) changes how the wine tastes.

The tasting itself covers seven wines: Rosato Toscano, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, younger and well-aged Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Brunello Riserva from 2017 and 2019, and a Super Tuscan. Each one arrives paired with a course: pecorino cheese and bruschetta with cold cuts open the meal, then fresh handmade pinci pasta with Tuscan ragù, beef tagliata, and a traditional Tuscan dessert. The pairing is deliberate (the sommelier guides you through how each wine meets each dish), and the menu is built from local ingredients, not a generic template. If you eat vegetarian, the kitchen swaps the pasta and beef for handmade pinci with local vegetables and sformato.

Three hours is enough to move slowly: you're not rushing between stops or watching a clock. The whole evening unfolds at the estate, so there's no travel time between the vineyard walk, the cellar, and the table. You'll need to be 18 or older to attend. English and Italian guides are available, so language is not a barrier.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the vineyards and ageing cellar at Paradiso di Cacuci led by an expert sommelier.
• tasting of seven exceptional Tuscan wines including Brunello Riserva selections and a Super Tuscan.
• traditional Tuscan dinner with pecorino cheese, bruschetta, Tuscan cold cuts, handmade pinci pasta with ragù, beef tagliata and a typical Tuscan dessert.
• vegetarian menu available upon request.

Options for this experience

2 options

Brunello & DinnerGuide in English or Italian · 18:30Private vineyard dinner: A private guided tour of the vineyards and ageing cellar at Paradiso di Cacuci, led by expert sommeliers. Brunello dinner experience: Outstanding Brunello wines matched with an authentic Tuscan dinner in an intimate vineyard setting. Length: 3 hours: A sunset walk through the vineyards, a guided cellar tour and a tasting of 7 outstanding Tuscan wines paired with a traditional Tuscan dinner. Tuscan dinner and wine: 7 Tuscan wines, including selections of Brunello Riserva, paired with handmade pasta, beef tagliata and Tuscan specialties. Vineyards and ageing cellar tour: A guided walk through the vineyards and ageing cellar, surrounded by the rolling hills of Montalcino. Sommelier-led wine experience: A guided tasting led by expert sommeliers, exploring the elegance and ageing evolution of Brunello di Montalcino wines.

Brunello Riserva and dinnerGuide in English or Italian · 18:30Brunello Riserva dinner: An exclusive sunset tour of the vineyards and ageing cellar at Paradiso di Cacuci, guided by expert sommeliers. Brunello Riserva dinner: A refined Tuscan wine and dining experience featuring our most prestigious Brunello Riserva and IX Cielo selections. Length: 3 hours: A sunset vineyard walk, an exclusive cellar tour and a premium tasting of Brunello Riserva and IX Cielo wines, paired with an authentic Tuscan meal. Brunello Riserva tasting: 7 outstanding Tuscan wines, including aged Brunello, Brunello Riserva 2017, 2018 and 2019, and the exclusive IX Cielo Brunello. Sunset vineyards and cellar tour: A guided sunset walk through the vineyards, followed by an immersive visit to the historic ageing cellar in Montalcino. Brunello Riserva experience: A refined tasting journey led by expert sommeliers, showcasing the elegance, rarity and ageing potential of Brunello Riserva.

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Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to3h before

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Paradiso di Cacuci

Is this one for you?Book the Brunello Riserva & Dinner option if you want to taste the estate's finest aged selections alongside the full dinner experience. Choose Brunello & Dinner if you prefer the younger Brunello DOCG paired with the same menu at a lower price point. Both options include the sommelier-led vineyard and cellar walk, so the difference is which Brunello selections you taste.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What wines do I actually taste at this dinner?

Seven wines: Rosato Toscano, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, two versions of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (a younger selection and a well-aged one), Brunello Riserva DOCG from 2017, Brunello Riserva DOCG from 2019, and a Super Tuscan. Each one is paired with a course of the dinner, guided by a sommelier.

Can I do this if I'm vegetarian?

Yes. A vegetarian Tuscan menu is available on request: handmade pinci pasta with extra virgin olive oil and local ingredients, served with vegetable sformato and sautéed seasonal vegetables. Request it when you book.

What does the sommelier actually show you in the vineyard and cellar?

The sommelier guides you through the vineyards and the ageing cellar at Paradiso di Cacuci, explaining the traditions and craftsmanship behind Brunello di Montalcino: how the grapes are grown, how the wine ages, and what makes each selection different. It's a private tour, not a group walk.

How long does the whole experience take?

Three hours from start to finish. The evening includes the vineyard and cellar walk, the guided wine tasting, and the full Tuscan dinner, all at the estate with no travel time between stops.

Is this a crowded group tasting or a private experience?

It's designed as a refined, intimate evening at the estate: far from crowded restaurants and commercial tastings. The sommelier guides your group through the vineyards and leads the tasting at your table, creating a personal experience rather than a commercial one.