Pienza & Montepulciano wine tour from Siena: Nobile tastings

Underground wine cellars where Nobile di Montepulciano ages in stone.

A 7-8 hour wine tour from Siena through Valdorcia visits two historic cellars for tastings of Nobile di Montepulciano and Super Tuscan, includes a cheese farm lunch with views, and ends in Pienza's Renaissance center. An English-speaking driver guides the group through the afternoon stops, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Minimum age is 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Pienza and Cheese Farm Lunch

• Visit village and artisan boutiques
• Enjoy wine tasting in underground cellar
• Have cheese farm lunch with a view
• Stroll Renaissance streets in Pienza
• Eat gelato in main square

The experience

The tour starts with a morning pickup from your Siena hotel and heads into Valdorcia to Montepulciano, where you descend into a traditional underground cellar to taste Nobile di Montepulciano (the DOCG red that defines the region) alongside Super Tuscan wines. The cellar itself is the draw: stone-walled, cool, lined with aging barrels, the kind of place that explains why the wine tastes the way it does. After the first tasting, lunch happens at a cheese farm with a view across the valley. You eat what the region produces and see the landscape that grows it.

The afternoon brings a second winery tasting, then the drive to Pienza, the Renaissance town built as an ideal city in the 1400s. You walk its geometric streets and piazzas on your own, with time to browse the artisan shops in the historic center or grab gelato in the main square before heading back to Siena. The whole day runs 7 to 8 hours, and the same English-speaking driver stays with the group, so questions about the wines or the stops get answered as you go.

Transport is a Mercedes minivan with air-conditioning, panoramic windows and WiFi. Groups stay under eight people unless you book it private, which keeps the cellar visits and lunch from feeling crowded. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The operator serves Siena, Pienza, Montepulciano, the Chianti area and towns south of Siena province.

What’s included

• Wine tastings in two historic cellars including Nobile di Montepulciano and Super Tuscan.
• lunch at a cheese farm with valley views.
• visit to Pienza's Renaissance center with time to explore the piazzas and artisan shops.
• English-speaking driver-guide for the full day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Siena or nearby towns.
• air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Forzoni Tours

Is this one for you?The semi-private format keeps groups under eight people, so the underground cellars and lunch don't feel crowded, and the same driver stays with you all day to answer questions about the wines and stops. Book it private if you're traveling with family or friends and want the minivan and guide to yourselves.

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Top questions

What is Nobile di Montepulciano and why is it famous?

Nobile di Montepulciano is a DOCG red wine produced in the Montepulciano region of Tuscany, known for its depth and aging potential. The tour visits cellars where it matures in barrel, and tastings show how the wine develops its character in the stone underground vaults where it's stored.

Do I get to taste wine at both stops, or just one?

You taste at two wineries: the first is a traditional underground cellar in Montepulciano where you try Nobile di Montepulciano and Super Tuscan, and the second tasting happens in the afternoon before the drive to Pienza.

Is the cheese farm lunch included in the price, or do I pay extra?

Lunch at the cheese farm is included in the tour price. It's served with a view across Valdorcia and features local cheeses and regional specialties.

How much time do I have to explore Pienza on my own?

The itinerary sets aside time to walk through Pienza's Renaissance streets and piazzas, browse the artisan boutiques in the historic center, and enjoy gelato in the main square. The exact window depends on the day's pace, but it's built in as part of the 7-8 hour tour.

Can I book this as a private tour just for my group?

Yes. The tour runs semi-private with up to eight people by default, but you can request a fully private departure at checkout. Either way, the same English-speaking driver and Mercedes minivan are yours for the day.