Montalcino Brunello Wine Tasting & Tuscan Lunch

Six wines, one afternoon, no crowds. Just a winery family and their cellar.

Taste six premium Brunello wines at Paradiso di Cacuci, a family winery in Montalcino, guided by expert sommeliers through the vineyards and ageing cellar. The tasting pairs each wine with a traditional Tuscan lunch: pecorino cheese, bruschetta, handmade pinci pasta with ragù, cold cuts and a homemade dessert. The experience runs 90 minutes in the rolling hills outside the town, away from commercial tour crowds.

The experience

You arrive at Paradiso di Cacuci expecting a tasting room and find instead a working winery surrounded by vineyards. A sommelier walks you through the cellar first, showing you how Brunello ages in oak and what separates a younger wine from one that has sat for seven years or more. The vines themselves are visible from the tasting room, not a backdrop, but the actual source of what you're about to drink.

The tasting moves through six wines in order: Rosato Toscano, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, two expressions of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (one under seven years, one well-aged), Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, and a Super Tuscan selection. Each glass arrives with the sommelier's explanation of what you're tasting and why: the soil, the vintage, the time in the barrel. Lunch runs alongside: pecorino cheese, bruschetta with olive oil, Tuscan cold cuts (salami, ham, capocollo, finocchiona), then fresh handmade pinci pasta with slow-cooked ragù, finished with a homemade Tuscan dessert. A vegetarian pasta option is available if you request it at booking.

The whole thing takes 90 minutes. Because the group stays small and the winery is family-run rather than a commercial operation, the pace feels unhurried. You're not moving through a script. The sommelier answers questions and lets the conversation follow the wines. You leave knowing what Brunello actually tastes like and why the region's reputation is built on it.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the vineyards and ageing cellar led by an expert sommelier.
• tasting of six premium Tuscan wines including two expressions of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
• traditional Tuscan lunch with pecorino cheese, bruschetta, cured meats, handmade pinci pasta with ragù and homemade dessert.
• vegetarian pasta option available upon request.

Options for this experience

2 options

Brunello Wine Tasting and Lunch in Tuscany, MontalcinoGuide in English or Italian · 12:00 and 14:00Private visit through the vineyards and ageing cellar, guided by expert sommeliers in the heart of Montalcino. Guided Brunello wine tasting paired with authentic Tuscan cuisine in an intimate winery setting, premium Tuscan Wine & Lunch. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Tuscan Lunch & Wine: six premium Tuscan wines served with local specialties, handmade pinci pasta with Tuscan ragù, and a traditional dessert. Guided walk through the vineyards and ageing cellar of the Paradiso di Cacuci winery, Vineyards & Ageing Cellar Tour.

Lunch and Brunello Vertical TastingGuide in English or Italian · 12:00 and 14:00Private visit through the vineyards and ageing cellar, guided by expert sommeliers. Exclusive vertical tasting of Brunello di Montalcino paired with an authentic Tuscan lunch in an intimate winery setting, premium Brunello Vertical. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Tuscan Lunch & Brunello Vertical: seven Brunello wines, including aged vintages, Brunello Riserva and IX Cielo, paired with Tuscan specialties and fresh handmade pasta. Guided walk through the vineyards and historic ageing cellar of Paradiso di Cacuci, Vineyards & Ageing Cellar.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h 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 this if you want to taste Brunello in its own setting rather than at a commercial tasting room: the winery's small size and family operation mean you'll spend the afternoon with people who actually make the wine, not guides rotating through dozens of groups a day. The 90-minute format fits a free afternoon without eating up your whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What's the difference between the two Brunello wines in the tasting?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG under seven years is fresher and more fruit-forward, while the well-aged version over seven years has developed deeper, more complex flavors from its time in oak. The tasting includes both so you can taste how the wine evolves.

Is the lunch a full meal or small bites?

It's a proper lunch: cheese and cured meats to start, then fresh handmade pinci pasta with ragù as the main course, finished with a traditional Tuscan dessert. The food is designed to pair with the wines throughout the tasting.

How far is Paradiso di Cacuci from Montalcino town?

The winery sits in the rolling hills surrounding Montalcino, nestled in the countryside rather than in town. You'll need your own transport to reach it, or arrange a transfer in advance.

Can I do this experience if I don't drink alcohol?

The tasting is built around wine, and there's no non-alcoholic alternative offered. If you have concerns about the alcohol content or prefer not to participate in the tasting portion, contact the operator before booking.