Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Wine Tour: Meet the Producers

Taste wines straight from the producer and learn what makes Vino Nobile different

A wine tasting activity in Montepulciano where you visit two wineries producing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, taste the wines with the producers themselves, and walk through Sangiovese vineyards to see how the grapes grow. Transportation is included, and the producers explain their production methods and the story behind each wine. Children from age 6 are welcome.

The experience

How do you know what you're tasting? The producers at these two Montepulciano wineries walk you through it. You'll taste Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG side by side, learning to recognize what sets them apart: the aging, the grape selection, the soil. They tell you their methods and the philosophy behind every bottle, which is the part most tastings skip. A close look at a vineyard of Sangiovese grapes shows you where it starts, before the cellar work begins.

The tour moves through the Tuscan hills by vehicle, so you're not walking between wineries. At each stop, you have time in the vineyard and the cellar, and the producers are there to answer questions, not a sommelier reading from a script. The whole experience runs about three and a half hours. Children from age 6 can join, and the wineries are wheelchair accessible if you need that.

Transportation is arranged for you, which matters if you're staying in town without a car. The driver picks you up and handles the route through the countryside, so the afternoon stays focused on the wines and the people making them instead of navigation or parking.

What’s included

• Transportation through the Tuscan hills to two wineries.
• visits to the cellars and vineyards.
• tastings of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
• explanations of the winemaking process and the producers' methods and philosophy.
• a scenic walk through the Sangiovese vineyards at some stops.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

AgesAdult (40 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 39 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: 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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Valdichiana Living

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Montepulciano without a car, the included transportation settles the logistics. You don't arrange pickups or worry about driving after tasting. The producers themselves guide the experience, which means you're learning directly from the people making the wine instead of following a standard tour script.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 39 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between Rosso di Montepulciano and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC is aged for one year, while Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is aged for three years in oak, which gives it deeper color and more complex flavor. You'll taste both during the tour so you can feel the difference yourself.

Do I need to know about wine to join this tour?

No. The producers teach you how to taste and recognize the wines as you go. They explain their production methods and philosophy, so you're learning as you taste, not arriving with knowledge you're expected to have.

How long is the tour and what does it include?

The tour runs three and a half hours and includes visits to two wineries, tastings of both Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, a walk through the vineyards, explanations of the winemaking process and the producers' stories, and transportation by vehicle through the countryside.

Is the tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces at both wineries are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

How do I get to the wineries if I don't have a car?

Transportation is included in the tour. The driver picks you up and takes you through the Tuscan hills to both wineries, so you don't need to arrange your own transport or navigate the countryside roads.