Montalcino Brunello wine tour with lunch: Taste at the barrel

Walk the vineyard, taste straight from the barrel, then sit down to handmade pasta and wine.

You'll taste Brunello di Montalcino straight from the barrel at Winery Colsereno, walk through the organic vineyard, and sit down to a three-course Tuscan lunch with wine pairings. Transport from Montalcino is included, and dietary needs are accommodated when you mention them at booking. The whole day runs in the afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Brunello wine tasting and lunch

• Visit Colsereno winery
• Taste Brunello wine from barrels
• Enjoy traditional Tuscan lunch
• Stroll through organic vineyard
• Admire Tuscan landscape views

The Experience

The day starts at Winery Colsereno, where you'll taste Brunello di Montalcino directly from the barrel—the wine still settling into what it will become. This is not a polished tasting room; you're standing where the aging happens, learning how the traditional methods that define this region actually work. The organic vineyard surrounds you, and the Tuscan landscape spreads out in all directions.

Lunch follows the tasting. The menu is built around what the region produces: cured meats and cheeses, handmade pasta with flavorful sauces, desserts. Two wines pair with the meal—part of the tasting, part of the eating. A vegetarian option is available if you request it at booking; the kitchen also handles vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs when you flag them in advance. The whole experience sits inside a single afternoon, transport from Montalcino included.

The tour suits travelers who want to understand Brunello without the formality of a large group or a rigid schedule. You're learning from people who work with the wine every day, not from a script. The barrel tasting is the thing most standard tastings skip—it's the moment before the wine is ready, which is exactly when the winemakers themselves taste it.

What’s included

• Transport from Montalcino to Winery Colsereno and return.
• barrel tasting of Brunello di Montalcino.
• vineyard walk.
• three-course Tuscan lunch with cured meats and cheeses, handmade pasta, and desserts.
• two wines paired with the meal.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by wine resort colsereno montalcino

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste Brunello at the moment it matters most—in the barrel, before it's bottled—and understand how it's made without joining a large group or spending a full day away from Montalcino.

Top questions

What exactly is Brunello di Montalcino?

A red wine made from Brunello grapes in the Montalcino region of Tuscany. It's aged for years before release and is known for its complexity and structure.

Is the vineyard walk difficult?

No, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a stroll through the organic vineyard, not a hike.

Can I get a vegetarian meal?

Yes. Let the operator know at the time of booking and they'll prepare a vegetarian menu for lunch.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs in the afternoon. Exact times are confirmed when you book.

Is transport included?

Yes, transport from Montalcino to the winery and back is included.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What if I have other dietary restrictions like gluten-free or vegan?

The kitchen can accommodate gluten-free, vegan and other dietary needs. Mention your requirements in the special requests field at booking.