Montepulciano Wine Tasting: Sangiovese in an Ancient Cellar

Taste Sangiovese surrounded by barrels in a centuries-old cellar

A 90-minute wine tasting at Fattoria Svetoni in Montepulciano, where you tour the winery, then taste four Sangiovese-based wines (Rosato, Rosso di Montepulciano, Nobile di Montepulciano, and a Selection of Vino Nobile La Croce) inside the centuries-old cellar, paired with Tuscan cold cuts, cheese and vegetables. A live guide in English or Italian leads both the winery tour and the tasting. Water is included.

The experience

Ninety minutes starts with a walk through Fattoria Svetoni, one of Montepulciano's oldest leopoldina farmhouses, where the guide explains how the winery built its reputation over centuries. The cellar itself is the heart of the experience: you descend into a space lined with barrels, where the air carries the smell of aging wine and the guide pours four wines focused on Sangiovese, the region's signature grape. Each wine pairs with a platter of typical Tuscan cold cuts (prosciutto, salame, cheese, vegetables) that the operator sources locally.

The tasting moves through the wines in sequence: the lighter Rosato first, then the Rosso di Montepulciano, followed by the fuller Nobile di Montepulciano, and finishing with the Selection of Vino Nobile La Croce. The guide talks through each one as you taste, and the barrels surrounding you are part of the setting, not a backdrop. Bottled water comes with the tasting, and the cellar is wheelchair accessible if you need it.

What’s included

• Wine tasting of four Sangiovese-based wines.
• typical Tuscan cold cuts, salame, cheese and vegetables.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• access to the centuries-old cellar.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (under 18)

GroupUp to 12

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fattoria Svetoni

Is this one for you?Small groups work well here since the cellar's intimate setting and the guide's attention to each wine make the tasting feel personal rather than crowded. If you want to taste Montepulciano's signature wines without traveling between multiple wineries, this single-location format keeps the focus on the wine and the history of one farmhouse.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 18).

What wines do I taste at Fattoria Svetoni?

The tasting focuses on four Sangiovese-based wines: Rosato, Rosso di Montepulciano, Nobile di Montepulciano, and the winery's Selection of Vino Nobile La Croce, each one paired with local cold cuts and cheese.

Is the cellar accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, Fattoria Svetoni's cellar and all transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and the tasting can accommodate visitors of all physical fitness levels.

How long does the whole experience take?

The tour and tasting together take 90 minutes, starting with a walk through the winery and ending inside the cellar with the wine and food pairing.

What's included in the tasting?

The tasting includes four wines, a platter of typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheese, and bottled water. The guide speaks English or Italian.