Wine Tasting in Montepulciano: 3 Local Wines & Cheese

Taste three local wines in a stone-walled cellar, paired with Tuscan cured meats and cheese

A wine tasting in Montepulciano takes place inside a stone enoteca built within an ancient palace in the town center. You taste three local wines, including a Nobile di Montepulciano and a special reserve, paired with a platter of regional cured meats and cheeses. A live guide in English or Italian leads the tasting, which lasts about an hour. Minors under 18 receive juice or soda instead of wine.

The experience

You arrive at an enoteca carved into the stone interior of a historic Montepulciano palace, where the walls themselves are the attraction. The space feels like a cave, built from the ancient architecture of the building around it. A guide walks you through three local wines: a red wine, the region's signature Nobile di Montepulciano, and a special reserve that shows the depth of what Tuscan winemaking can reach. Each wine is paired with a platter of regional cured meats and cheeses, so you taste how the flavors work together rather than in isolation.

The tasting is shared with other guests, and the guide speaks either English or Italian depending on the group. If you're traveling with children under 18, they get juice, orange soda, or cola instead of wine, served with the same food platter. The whole experience runs about an hour, so it fits easily into an afternoon in town. The enoteca is wheelchair accessible, and the stone rooms are all on the same level.

What’s included

• Three local Tuscan wines (a red, Nobile di Montepulciano, and a special reserve).
• a platter of regional cured meats and cheeses.
• a live guide in English or Italian.
• juice, soda, or cola for guests under 18 in place of wine.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 10

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

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Slow Travel Italia

Is this one for you?This is a shared tasting led by a guide, so you listen and taste rather than pour or blend yourself: ideal if you want to learn about Tuscan wine without the hands-on work. The stone cellar setting and the mix of wines and food make it work as a cultural moment, not just a drink, which suits a free afternoon when you want something more than a quick stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What three wines do I taste in Montepulciano?

You taste a local red wine, the Nobile di Montepulciano (the region's classic), and a special reserve wine that showcases the producer's top selection. Each one pairs with the cured meats and cheeses served during the tasting.

Is this tasting private or shared with other people?

The tasting is shared. You taste alongside other guests. A live guide in English or Italian leads the group through the wines and explains the food pairings.

How long does the wine tasting last?

The tasting takes about an hour from start to finish, so you can fit it into a morning or afternoon in Montepulciano without a major time commitment.

Do I need to arrange transportation to the enoteca?

The enoteca is located in the heart of Montepulciano's historic center. Public transportation options are available nearby, and you can arrange your own transport or book a separate transfer if needed.