Wine Tasting Montepulciano: 8 Italian Wines with Sommelier

Eight wines, one afternoon: from Tuscany's terrace to the cellar

A wine tasting in Montepulciano led by a professional sommelier who walks you through eight Italian wines and premium olive oil, comparing top regions and styles. You start on the terrace of Piazza San Francesco with an aperitif, then move to the cellar room for the main tasting. The experience is built for couples and groups of friends wanting to understand Italian wine without needing prior knowledge, and it runs about two hours.

The Experience

You arrive at Piazza San Francesco, where the terrace opens onto the full sweep of Tuscany. An aperitif sets the tone before a professional sommelier begins the tasting. The setup is built around comparison: instead of sampling wines from a single region, you taste across Italy's top winemaking areas, so the differences between a Vino Nobile, a Brunello di Montalcino and a Supertuscan become clear by the time you've tasted them side by side. This is the Perbacco Wine Club's signature approach — not a casual pour but a guided education.

The group moves down to the cellar room, where eight wines and a premium extra virgin olive oil are waiting. A sommelier walks you through each one, explaining what makes each region's wine distinct and what to look for when you taste. Snacks arrive alongside the wines, so you're tasting with food the way wine is actually meant to be understood. The goal is to make you comfortable talking about wine — to know the difference between styles, to recognize what you're tasting, to join what the club calls its community of wine lovers.

The whole experience runs about two hours. You don't need to know anything about wine before you arrive; the sommelier is there to build that knowledge. The minimum age is 18, and the tasting is led in English.

What’s included

• Eight Italian wines.
• premium extra virgin olive oil.
• snacks.
• professional sommelier guide in English.
• aperitif on Piazza San Francesco terrace.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Enoteca PerBacco

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to compare wines from Italy's top regions in one seated tasting—you'll taste nine wines with snacks and learn what sets each region apart, without committing to a full-day tour.

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Top questions

What are the main Italian wines I'll taste at the Perbacco Wine Club tasting?

The tasting includes eight Italian wines chosen to show the differences among top regions: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino, Supertuscan, and others from across the country. A premium extra virgin olive oil is also part of the tasting, so you understand how regional products compare.

Does the tasting include food, or is it just wine?

Snacks are served alongside the wines, which is how the sommelier guides you to taste them properly. The food helps you understand how each wine works and what flavors come through.

Do I need to know about wine before I book this tasting?

No. The professional sommelier teaches you as you go, explaining the characteristics of each wine and the differences between regions. The experience is designed to make you comfortable understanding Italian wine, whether you're a beginner or already familiar with it.

Where exactly does the tasting take place in Montepulciano?

The Perbacco Wine Club is located in Montepulciano. You start on the terrace of Piazza San Francesco, which overlooks Tuscany, then move to the cellar room for the main tasting of the eight wines and olive oil.

How long does the whole tasting take?

The experience runs about two hours from start to finish, including the aperitif on the terrace and the full tasting in the cellar.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the tasting.