Montepulciano Wine Tasting: Vino Nobile & Olive Oil

Taste the King of Tuscany in a centuries-old cellar

A 45-minute winery visit in Montepulciano includes a guided tour of the cellar, tasting of three wines (one being Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG), and a tasting of Fattoria Svetoni Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The experience comes with bruschetta, bottled water, and a live guide in English or Italian. You can add a plate of typical Tuscan cold cuts for an extra charge.

The Experience

What makes Vino Nobile di Montepulciano worth the trip? The answer sits in the cellar of Fattoria Svetoni, where the winery's guide walks you through the aging process and the story of how Sangiovese grapes grown in this specific terroir create what locals call "the King of Tuscany." The wine's reputation rests on real complexity — elegance that comes from both the grape and the place — and tasting it where it's made shows you why.

The tasting itself moves through three wines from the collection, with Vino Nobile as the centerpiece. You'll taste the Extra Virgin Olive Oil alongside bruschetta made with it, a pairing that grounds the tasting in what the region actually produces and eats. The whole thing runs 45 minutes, which is long enough to understand the story without the day disappearing into wine education.

The winery is wheelchair accessible, and the guide speaks English or Italian depending on who's in the group. If you want to extend the tasting into lunch, Tuscan cold cuts can be added at checkout for €20 per person.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the centuries-old cellar.
• tasting of three wines including Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
• tasting of Fattoria Svetoni Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• bruschetta with the oil.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fattoria Svetoni

Is this one for you?The 45-minute format works if you're staying in Montepulciano and want to understand the region's signature wine without committing a full afternoon. If you're without a car, confirm transport options with the winery before booking, since the cellar sits in the countryside outside town.

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Top questions

What is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and why is it special?

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is a wine made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Montepulciano region of Tuscany. It's known as "the King of Tuscany" because the combination of the grape variety and the local terroir creates a wine with distinctive elegance and complexity. This tasting includes it as one of the three wines you'll sample.

How long does the whole experience take?

The winery visit runs 45 minutes from start to finish, including the guided cellar tour and all three wine tastings plus the olive oil tasting.

What's included in the tasting, and can I add food?

The tasting includes three wines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, bruschetta with the oil, and bottled water. You can add a plate of typical Tuscan cold cuts for €20 per person at checkout if you want to turn it into more of a meal.

Is the winery accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the winery is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to and from the site are also wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide conducts the tour in English or Italian, depending on the group.