Vino Nobile di Montepulciano winery tour: Vineyard to glass

Walk the vineyard, watch the cellar, taste what they make

A guided winery tour in Montepulciano's Vino Nobile area combines a vineyard walk through organic Sangiovese plantings, a cellar visit showing production from grape to bottle, and a tasting of five wines (including the white Calamus, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, three Vino Nobile variants, and the late-harvest Muffato) paired with taralli, crackers and bruschetta topped with organic olive oil. The tour runs 90 minutes with a live English or Italian guide and welcomes all ages from 18 and up.

The experience

You start in the Sangiovese vineyards of one of the most beautiful wineries in the Vino Nobile area, learning how the estate has farmed organically since 2014. The vines are the foundation: what you see in the rows shapes everything that follows. From there you move into the aging cellar to watch the production process unfold: how grapes become wine, how time in barrel changes it, how bottling locks it in place. It's the mechanics of winemaking laid bare, not a story told after the fact.

The tasting itself is structured around five wines, and you choose which ones to pour. The white Calamus comes first: Malvasia, Riesling, Traminer and Petit Manseng blended together. Then the Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, fresh and fruity. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano arrives in three forms: the classic vintage, the historic reserve, and the "Casina di Doro" cru, which is pure Sangiovese. After those comes the Filippone, a red blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The Muffato closes it. A late harvest wine made from grapes affected by noble rot, sweet and concentrated. Each wine sits in front of you. The guide walks you through what you're tasting and why it tastes that way.

Taralli, crackers and bruschetta topped with organic extra virgin olive oil arrive alongside the wines. They're not an afterthought. They're chosen to complement what's in your glass. Ninety minutes is tight enough that the tour moves, loose enough that you're not rushed through the cellar or the tasting.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the Sangiovese vineyards and organic farming practices.
• visit to the aging cellar and production stages.
• tasting of five wines including Calamus, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, three Vino Nobile variants, Filippone and Muffato.
• food pairings with taralli, crackers and bruschetta with organic olive oil.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayLast departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (30 to 79 years) · Senior (80 to 90 years) · Youth (18 to 29 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Azienda Agricola Canneto

Is this one for you?You're watching the winery work, not doing the work yourself: the guide leads you through vineyard and cellar, pours the wines, and explains what you're tasting. This suits anyone who wants to understand how Vino Nobile is made without needing winemaking experience or technical knowledge beforehand.

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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 (18 to 29 years). Children under 18 can't be included in the booking.

What are the organic farming methods the winery uses?

The winery has farmed organically since 2014, managing the Sangiovese vineyards without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. The tour shows you the vineyard itself and explains the practices that shape how the grapes grow.

How many wines do I taste, and what are they?

You taste five wines: the white Calamus, the Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, three versions of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (classic, reserve, and Casina di Doro cru), the Filippone red blend, and the Muffato late-harvest wine. You choose which ones to pour during the tasting.

What happens in the aging cellar?

The cellar visit shows the full production process, from grape cultivation through aging in barrel and bottling. You see where and how the wines spend time before they're ready to drink.

Is food included with the tasting?

Yes. Taralli, crackers, and bruschetta topped with organic extra virgin olive oil are paired with the wines during the tasting.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 90 minutes from start to finish, including the vineyard walk, cellar visit, and guided tasting with food pairings.