Taste Tuscan wine and olive oil in Montecatini Terme

Taste three wines and local olive oil, then learn why each one matters

A two-hour guided tasting in a historic Montecatini Terme shop where you sample three or more carefully selected niche Tuscan wines, local extra virgin olive oil, and seasonal products like cheeses, cured meats and crostini. The guide shares the stories, pairings and traditions behind each bottle and oil, turning the tasting into an encounter with authentic Tuscan flavors rather than a standard tour.

The experience

What makes this different from a standard wine tasting is the setting: a shop that has operated for over 30 years in Montecatini Terme, run by people who live these traditions daily. You taste three or more niche wines chosen specifically for the day, paired with local extra virgin olive oil, and during harvest season, freshly pressed olio nuovo. The guide walks you through the aromas, origins and stories behind each selection, offering practical advice on how to pair them at home and why they matter to Tuscan cooking and culture.

The tasting includes seasonal products that change based on what local producers have available: aged cheeses, cured meats, Tuscan crostini and preserves. This means no two tastings are identical, and what you taste reflects the actual rhythms of the region rather than a fixed menu. The experience is customizable, so if you have preferences or dietary interests, the shop can adjust what you sample.

Two hours is enough time to move through the wines and oils without rushing, ask questions about what you're tasting, and absorb the atmosphere of a working Tuscan shop rather than a formal tasting room. You'll leave with a clearer sense of what to look for when you buy these products elsewhere, and why the small producers matter.

What’s included

• Guided tasting of three or more niche Tuscan wines.
• local extra virgin olive oil and freshly pressed olio nuovo during harvest season.
• seasonal cheeses, cured meats, Tuscan crostini and preserves.
• stories, pairings and traditions shared by the guide.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 18:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Bottega del gusto Toscano

Is this one for you?The guide speaks and conducts the tasting in a way that suits all knowledge levels, so whether you're a wine enthusiast or tasting for the first time, you can follow comfortably and ask questions as you go.

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Top questions

What exactly do I taste during the two hours?

You taste three or more carefully selected niche Tuscan wines, local extra virgin olive oil, and seasonal products like cheeses, cured meats, crostini and preserves. During harvest season, you also taste freshly pressed olio nuovo. The specific selection changes based on what's available from local producers that day.

Does the guide explain how to use these wines and oils at home?

Yes. The guide shares anecdotes, curiosities and practical advice on pairings and traditions, so you understand not just what you're tasting but how to use it in your own kitchen and why each product is made the way it is.

Is this experience suitable if I don't know much about wine?

The tasting is designed for all knowledge levels and is described as intimate and genuine. The guide tells the stories and traditions behind each bottle, so you learn as you taste rather than needing expertise beforehand.

Can I customize what I taste?

Yes. The experience is customizable, so you can let the shop know if you have preferences or dietary interests and they can adjust the selection accordingly.

Is there public transportation to the shop?

Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach Montecatini Terme and the shop without a car.