Montepulciano Wine Tasting: 3 wines with Tuscan cold cuts

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is the centerpiece of the tasting, one of Tuscany's most representative wines.

A wine tasting at a Montepulciano winery where you visit the property and old cellar, then taste three wines paired with a tagliere of local cold cuts, cheese, vegetables and bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil. The experience runs about 75 minutes with a live guide in English or Italian, and includes bottled water. Children are welcome from age 12.

The Experience

Montepulciano sits on a hilltop in southern Tuscany, and the wineries here specialize in Sangiovese—the grape that defines the region's reds. This tasting starts with a walk through the property and the old cellar, which sets the context before you taste anything. The guide explains what you're about to drink and why it matters to the place.

The tasting itself pairs three wines with a tagliere—a wooden board loaded with local cold cuts (prosciutto, salame), cheese, vegetables and bruschetta brushed with the winery's own extra virgin olive oil. One of the three wines will be Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, the region's flagship. It's the wine most people come to Montepulciano to taste, and it's the one that shows you what the Sangiovese grape can do in this soil. The other two round out the picture and let you compare how the same grape tastes across different styles and ages.

The whole thing takes about 75 minutes from start to finish. You're not rushed through it, but it's not an all-afternoon commitment either. The guide is live and speaks English or Italian, so you get real explanation instead of a printed card. Bottled water comes with the tasting. The space is wheelchair accessible, and the winery welcomes children from age 12 onward.

What’s included

• Three wines including Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
• a tagliere of typical Tuscan cold cuts, cheese and vegetables.
• bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil.
• bottled water.
• a guided cellar visit with a 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?This tasting works best for small groups or couples who want to taste Montepulciano's signature wine without a long time commitment—the 75 minutes keeps it manageable if you're splitting a day between multiple stops in the region.

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Top questions

What is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and why does it matter?

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is one of the most representative wines of the Sangiovese grape variety and one of Tuscany's most important reds. It's made in the Montepulciano zone and carries strict production standards; the tasting includes it so you taste what the region is known for.

What cold cuts and food come with the wine tasting?

The tagliere includes typical Tuscan cold cuts like prosciutto and salame, local cheese, fresh vegetables, and bruschetta made with the winery's own extra virgin olive oil. Bottled water is also provided.

How long does the whole experience take?

The tasting runs about 75 minutes, including the cellar visit, the guide's explanation and the wine and food pairing itself.

Can children join this tasting?

Children are welcome from age 12 onward. Younger children and infants can attend if they sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide is live and conducts the tasting in English or Italian, so you get real explanation of the wines and the property instead of a recorded or printed guide.

Is the winery accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the property and all transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also allowed.