Montalcino wine tasting tour: private guide, Brunello estates

Taste Brunello at the estates where it's made, then walk through a medieval abbey

A private guided wine tour in Montalcino takes you through Brunello estates and cellars with tastings, lunch and snacks over eight hours. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or German and handles all transport from your hotel in Siena or Arezzo province. The Abbey of Sant'Antimo is an optional stop on the route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Montalcino wine tasting and Abbey visit

• Visit wine estates and cellars
• Taste Brunello wines
• Visit Abbey di Sant'Antimo

The Experience

Montalcino sits in the heart of Tuscany's wine country, and a private guide means the day moves at your pace through the estates that produce Brunello, one of Italy's most celebrated reds. You'll visit working cellars, taste directly from producers who know their vineyards inside out, and learn what makes this wine distinct. The guide arrives at your hotel and drives you through the rolling landscape between stops, so you're never navigating or timing the route yourself.

Lunch and snacks are built into the eight hours, which gives you time to sit with what you're tasting instead of rushing between appointments. The Abbey of Sant'Antimo—a Romanesque monastery set in the countryside—is there if you want to break up the wine stops with something different. Minimum age is 18, and the tour works for all fitness levels; let the operator know about any dietary needs when you book.

What’s included

• Private guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or German.
• wine tastings at Brunello estates.
• lunch and snacks.
• round-trip hotel pickup and transport within Siena and Arezzo province.
• access to working cellars and vineyards.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Do it in Tuscany

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide who knows the producers and can adjust the day to what interests you most—the winemaking process, the history, the landscape, or simply more time at one estate. A shared group tour moves faster and costs less; this one gives you the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger.

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Top questions

What is Brunello and why is Montalcino famous for it?

Brunello is a red wine made from Brunello grapes grown in the Montalcino region. The wine is aged for years in oak and is considered one of Italy's finest, with strict production rules that govern how it's made and how long it must mature before release.

Will I visit the Abbey of Sant'Antimo on this tour?

The Abbey of Sant'Antimo is an optional stop on the route, so you can include it if you want to see the medieval monastery, or skip it to spend more time at the wine estates.

How does the private format change the day compared to a group tour?

A private tour means your guide tailors the stops and pace to your interests—you're not waiting for a group to finish tasting or moving on before you're ready. The guide picks you up from your hotel and returns you there, and you choose which estates to linger at.

What's included in the eight hours, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes wine tastings, lunch, snacks, the private guide, and round-trip transport from your hotel in Siena or Arezzo province. Gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.

Can I do this tour if I'm staying outside Siena or Arezzo?

Hotel pickup outside Siena and Arezzo province can be arranged, but the cost will be quoted separately based on your location. Ask the operator for a price when you book.