Montepulciano Wine Tasting: 3 wines with vineyard tour

Walk the vineyards, taste the cellar, learn what makes Montepulciano wine rare

A 2-hour wine tasting at Podere della Bruciata in Montepulciano pairs an expert-led tour of the vineyards and natural cellar with tastings of 3 wines and a spread of local charcuterie, cheese and house products. The guide reveals production methods and the history of grape varieties now dispersed across the region, so you understand what you're drinking before the glass reaches your lips.

The Experience

Two hours starts with a walk through the vineyards and into the winery itself. An expert guide leads the way, explaining how the wines are made and what goes into each vintage—the production secrets that separate Montepulciano from everywhere else. You'll learn about grape varieties that have become rare or nearly disappeared, the kind of knowledge that changes how you taste.

The tasting happens on the panoramic terrace or in the cellar, depending on the day. Three wines come out, each one paired with a Taglierone Toscano—a mixed platter of local charcuterie, cheese and some of Podere della Bruciata's own products. It's not a quick pour-and-move; you sit with each wine long enough to understand it. The guide is there in English or Italian, so the history and the tasting notes land clearly.

Podere della Bruciata is wheelchair accessible throughout, and public transportation options are nearby if you're not driving. The whole experience—vineyard, cellar, tasting, food—unfolds in one place, so there's no moving between venues or hunting for the entrance.

What’s included

• Expert-led vineyard and cellar tour in English or Italian.
• tasting of 3 wines.
• Taglierone Toscano platter with local charcuterie, cheese and house products.
• access to the panoramic terrace or cellar tasting area.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Podere della Bruciata

Is this one for you?This is a shared, guided tasting—you walk and taste with other guests and an expert who explains the vineyard and the wines as you go. It suits anyone who wants to understand Montepulciano wine before drinking it, and who doesn't mind company during the experience. If you prefer to taste alone or at your own pace, look for a private option.

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Top questions

What exactly do the 3 wines taste like, and what makes them different from other Tuscan wines?

The guide walks you through each wine during the tasting itself, explaining the varieties and production methods specific to Montepulciano. The tasting notes come from someone who knows the vineyard, not from a card, so you hear what sets these wines apart—including the rare or dispersed grape varieties Podere della Bruciata still grows.

Is this a group tasting or private, and how many people usually show up?

The tasting is shared, so you'll be with other guests. The exact group size isn't fixed, but the experience is built around an expert guide leading the vineyard walk and cellar tour for everyone together.

Can I get to Podere della Bruciata without a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby, and all areas of the vineyard and tasting space are wheelchair accessible, so you can reach the terrace and cellar without a vehicle.

What's included in the food part of the tasting?

The Taglierone Toscano is a mixed platter of local charcuterie, cheese and some of Podere della Bruciata's own products, served alongside the 3 wines. It's designed to complement what you're tasting.

Do I need to be an experienced wine drinker to get something out of this?

No. The expert guide explains the production process and the grape varieties as you walk the vineyard, so you understand the wines before you taste them. Curiosity matters more than experience here.