Montepulciano Cinta Senese Farm Tour: Wine, Lunch & Pigs

Two hours on a working farm, from vineyard to table

A two-hour farm visit near Montepulciano where you walk through vineyards and olive groves, meet the Cinta Senese pigs (a rare heritage breed with a distinctive white belt), and finish with a tasting lunch of house-cured salumi, Pecorino di Pienza, and seasonal vegetables from the farm's garden, paired with local red wine. The guide speaks English or Italian. Communicate any dietary restrictions in advance.

The experience

Two hours starts with a walk through the vineyard and olive grove, where the host explains how the land and seasons shape what ends up on the table. You'll see how the vines and trees are tended, moving at a pace that suits all fitness levels. The farm sits in the Tuscan countryside near Montepulciano, far enough from the town to feel removed but close enough to reach without a long drive.

The Cinta Senese pigs live in a semi-wild enclosure on the property: a heritage breed from the Siena area, recognizable by their black coat and striking white belt. These animals were once nearly extinct. The farm keeps them as part of preserving that history. You'll meet the whole group, including "Ciro," the farm's domestic pig, and hear why this breed matters. A quick look inside the small cantina shows where the salumi cure and age.

Lunch is a generous spread: house-cured Cinta Senese cold cuts, Pecorino di Pienza with homemade jam, and either panzanella or bruschetta, all paired with a glass of Montepulciano red wine. When the season allows, fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm's kitchen garden join the table. The meal ends with cantucci and coffee. If you have dietary restrictions, let the operator know before you book.

What’s included

• The experience includes a guided walk through the vineyard and olive groves.
• a visit to the Cinta Senese pig enclosure and the farm's cantina.
• a tasting lunch of house-cured Cinta Senese salumi, Pecorino di Pienza with homemade jam, panzanella or bruschetta, and seasonal vegetables from the farm garden.
• one glass of Montepulciano red wine.
• and cantucci with coffee.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to12h before

GroupUp to 10

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by CURIOSEETY

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Italian, so choose the language that works for you when you book. If you have any dietary restrictions, mention them in advance so the farm can adjust the lunch accordingly.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Cinta Senese pigs, and why are they special?

Cinta Senese is a rare heritage breed from the Siena area, recognizable by its black coat and distinctive white belt. The breed nearly went extinct, and this farm keeps them as part of preserving that history. They live freely in a semi-wild enclosure on the property, and you'll meet the whole group during the visit.

How long is the farm visit, and what's included in the lunch?

The experience lasts two hours total. Lunch includes house-cured Cinta Senese salumi, Pecorino di Pienza cheese with homemade jam, panzanella or bruschetta, and a glass of Montepulciano red wine. When in season, fresh vegetables and fruit from the farm's kitchen garden are also served, followed by cantucci and coffee.

Do I need to be fit or experienced to do this farm tour?

The farm visit is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The walk through the vineyards and olive groves is relaxed, and the pace is set by the group. No special experience or skills are required.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes a guided walk through the vineyard and olive groves, a visit to the Cinta Senese pigs and the farm's cantina, the tasting lunch with house-cured salumi and local cheese, and a glass of Montepulciano wine.