The 4 best wine tastings in Bolgheri, Tuscany

The visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and tasting, is a unique experience. To accompany the wines, the tasting includes a small board of typical products.

The tour begins with a guided tour of the winery, where you will be told all about the history of the owner family and the historic winery.

Once the guided tour of the cellars is over, the tasting begins, accompanied by a small cutting board of typical products.

Tasting 6 wines:

•    1 DOC Rosso di Montepulciano
•    2 types of DOCG: nobile classico and nobile selezione
•    2 IGP from red grapes, one of which is a Bordeaux blend
•    1 IGT in rotation between Chianti; Rosato; Spumante Brut

(depending on product availability and season, there may be variations).

Clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

Visit the vineyards and winery of a family business in the heart of Tuscany, in the hills of Montepulicano.

È you can choose between two types of tastings to learn more about local products:

Wines and oil

Visit to the production facilities, where fermentation takes place, the barrique cellar with large Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques and the glass storage warehouse. You will taste, guided by a sommelier, the highly prized Extra Virgin d’Olive Oil, 5 wines from the winery plus two "defected" wines.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna ‘Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Wine with cork defect
•    Wine with oxidation defect
•    Tagliere of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different seasonings.

Spilling from Vasca, cask and barrique

You'll visit the winery, explore the production areas and taste a glass of wines tapped directly from steel tanks, Slavonian wood barrels and French wood barriques. Guided by a sommelier you will compare these glasses with the wines being tasted to learn to recognize the differences: a’highly instructive opportunity to experience with the producer in person.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna’Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Rich sliced meats platter, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different seasonings.

The winery tour with wine tasting in Montalcino allows you to enjoy a unique experience on a Tuscan estate near Siena.

You will get an in-depth insight into the reality and production philosophy of the estate through a tasting of the 4 most representative wines and the estate's own Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

This experience will begin with a short walk to the vineyard, during which you will be introduced to the Val d'Orcia territory and the fascinating history behind a great wine such as Brunello di Montalcino.

Next, you will move to the winemaking cellar to better understand the various stages of grape processing; lastly, a look at the bottaia, a place of long aging in traditional large barrels.

At the end of the tour, in the cozy fireplace room, a guided tasting of 4 wines will follow:

•    Rosato Toscana IGT
•    Rosso Toscana IGT Rivale
•    Rosso di Montalcino Doc
•    Brunello di Montalcino Docg

To accompany the tasting, a sample of the local Extra Virgin Olive Oil will be served, along with snacks, such as taralli or breadsticks.

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the property following the reservation.

A wine and food tasting in Montepulciano allows you to enjoy a unique experience on an estate surrounded by 20 hectares of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.

This tasting allows you to discover up close the wine production of one of the most historical wineries in Montepulciano.

You will be welcomed by a family business that has been producing wine for 7 generations guided by the same values as always: respect for tradition and the surrounding nature.

You will get to know up close a reality that practices organic farming, adopting sustainable agronomic techniques that respect the environment and preserve it for future generations. 

Sitting in the loggia or in the tasting room, immersed in the total quiet of the Tuscan countryside, you will have the opportunity to taste 4 wines accompanied by typical products:

•    rich platter of locally produced cheeses and cured meats
•    EVO oil
•    bread
•    focaccia

Water and coffee are also included.

When booking, you can choose between tasting in Italian language or English language.

For those who wish, it is also possible to purchase a guided tour of the vineyards and winery (to be selected when booking).

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

Picnicking among the vineyards in Montepulciano is the perfect opportunity to taste typical Tuscan products in a charming atmosphere: surrounded by vineyards.

You will be welcomed by a family business that has been producing wine for 7 generations, one of the most historic estates in Montepulciano.

This experience allows you to spend a relaxing and quiet moment in the company of friends or your better half.

You will enjoy a rich picnic among the rows of vineyards where the grapes destined for the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano grow.

You will be provided with a wicker basket with traditional dishes made by the estate's chef and enhancing the freshest local produce. Everything will be accompanied by 1 bottle of wine.

For those who wish, it is possible to take a guided tour of the winery (to be purchased separately when booking).

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the property following the reservation.

Picnic in the Vineyard in Val d'Orcia in Montepulciano is a unique experience that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside while enjoying local delicacies overlooking Montepulciano.

The Picnic in the Vineyard includes a basket for two with stuffed Tuscan focaccia, a typical traditional dessert, a bottle of red wine selection "Triacca Santavenere Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG" or "Poderuccio DOCG" (alternatively the white "San Bartolomeo Toscana IGT").

Water, saucers and small glasses are included in the basket, while on arrival at the estate you will be given glass goblets, corkscrew and knife.

Lunch among the vineyards and wine tasting in San Gimignano is a very romantic experience in Tuscany. It is also available for dinner and includes a walk through the vineyards, during which you will be shown the technique of harvesting grapes. Afterwards you will be given a lesson on wine, from winemaking techniques to how to preserve a vineyard.

This will be followed by a tasting of wines and typical Tuscan products among the rows of the estate vineyard, with lunch or dinner served. The experience consists of a vertical tasting of 15 Tuscan products.

Lunch or dinner will be accompanied by the tasting and the following courses:

•    Aperitivo with typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses and bruschetta.
•    Tuscan Ribollita or Lasagna with truffles
•    Roasted meat with side dish
•    Cantuccini with Dessert Wine or Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic.

Available upon request are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.

For the Wine Tasting in Colle Val d'Elsa you will have a choice of different packages, which include a visit to the winery:

VISIT TO THE FARM tasting the products of the estate: a walk through the village during which we will tell you about the history of the estate and the agricultural productions. You will visit the winery and the oil mill and then taste the estate's products.

LIGHT LUNCH in the FARM tasting the wines of the Estate: walk in the village during which we will tell you about the agricultural productions, and then have lunch on the veranda with the Sommelier who will guide you in the food/wine pairing.

TAGLIERE AND TASTING with the wines of the Estate: walk in the village during which we will tell you about the agricultural productions. Followed by the tasting of the products such as wine and oil together with the sommelier, accompanied by a nice board of cold cuts, cheeses and crostini, to finish cantucci and vinsanto.

Wine tasting with a visit to Tenuta degli Dei in Chianti is a perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing time surrounded by the picturesque Tuscan vineyards. 

The meeting begins in front of the Church of San Leolino, a three-nave basilica that preserves valuable works of the Tuscan artistic tradition.

The tour continues with a visit to the vat cellar, where the vats in which wine fermentation takes place, and the barrique cellar, which houses the fine French oak barrels in which the wine rests until it reaches perfect maturity.

Next, you will reach the Estate, where the tasting will take place. In the dedicated room, you will have the opportunity to taste six wines: a sparkling wine, a white wine, a rosé, a Chianti Classico and two IGTs, accompanied by a small sampling of local cured meats and cheeses.

The wine tasting will be held in the tasting room.

You can choose between the tour in Italian and English.

Minors and those not participating in the tasting do not pay and will receive a taste of local products.

In case of food allergies or intolerances, you can contact the facility after booking.

Finally, the Estate is pet friendly, welcoming even your four-legged friends.

The vineyard picnic tour in Colle Val d'Elsa consists of spending a half-day on the farm where you will discover the history of a real Tuscan farm and its products.

Accompanied by our experienced staff, you will visit the winery and the oil mill. At the end of the visit you will taste the farm's products in the open air during the friendly picnic: homemade stuffed focaccia, a delicious lasagna, homemade dessert, water and wine.

We will provide all the disposable supplies for the picnic on the lawn. In case of bad weather no problem: it can be done on the veranda!

The visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and tasting, is a unique experience. To accompany the wines, the tasting includes a small board of typical products.

The tour begins with a guided tour of the winery, where you will be told all about the history of the owner family and the historic winery.

Once the guided tour of the cellars is over, the tasting begins, accompanied by a small cutting board of typical products.

Tasting 6 wines:

•    1 DOC Rosso di Montepulciano
•    2 types of DOCG: nobile classico and nobile selezione
•    2 IGP from red grapes, one of which is a Bordeaux blend
•    1 IGT in rotation between Chianti; Rosato; Spumante Brut

(depending on product availability and season, there may be variations).

Clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

Visit the vineyards and winery of a family business in the heart of Tuscany, in the hills of Montepulicano.

È you can choose between two types of tastings to learn more about local products:

Wines and oil

Visit to the production facilities, where fermentation takes place, the barrique cellar with large Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques and the glass storage warehouse. You will taste, guided by a sommelier, the highly prized Extra Virgin d’Olive Oil, 5 wines from the winery plus two "defected" wines.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna ‘Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Wine with cork defect
•    Wine with oxidation defect
•    Tagliere of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different seasonings.

Spilling from Vasca, cask and barrique

You'll visit the winery, explore the production areas and taste a glass of wines tapped directly from steel tanks, Slavonian wood barrels and French wood barriques. Guided by a sommelier you will compare these glasses with the wines being tasted to learn to recognize the differences: a’highly instructive opportunity to experience with the producer in person.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna’Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Rich sliced meats platter, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different seasonings.

A wine and food tasting in Montepulciano allows you to enjoy a unique experience on an estate surrounded by 20 hectares of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.

This tasting allows you to discover up close the wine production of one of the most historical wineries in Montepulciano.

You will be welcomed by a family business that has been producing wine for 7 generations guided by the same values as always: respect for tradition and the surrounding nature.

You will get to know up close a reality that practices organic farming, adopting sustainable agronomic techniques that respect the environment and preserve it for future generations. 

Sitting in the loggia or in the tasting room, immersed in the total quiet of the Tuscan countryside, you will have the opportunity to taste 4 wines accompanied by typical products:

•    rich platter of locally produced cheeses and cured meats
•    EVO oil
•    bread
•    focaccia

Water and coffee are also included.

When booking, you can choose between tasting in Italian language or English language.

For those who wish, it is also possible to purchase a guided tour of the vineyards and winery (to be selected when booking).

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

Picnicking among the vineyards in Montepulciano is the perfect opportunity to taste typical Tuscan products in a charming atmosphere: surrounded by vineyards.

You will be welcomed by a family business that has been producing wine for 7 generations, one of the most historic estates in Montepulciano.

This experience allows you to spend a relaxing and quiet moment in the company of friends or your better half.

You will enjoy a rich picnic among the rows of vineyards where the grapes destined for the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano grow.

You will be provided with a wicker basket with traditional dishes made by the estate's chef and enhancing the freshest local produce. Everything will be accompanied by 1 bottle of wine.

For those who wish, it is possible to take a guided tour of the winery (to be purchased separately when booking).

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the property following the reservation.

The Picnic takes place near Montepulciano, Val di Chiana in Sinalunga and it is possible to choose between two different tours:

Romantic Picnic (3 hours)

The Podere offers a romantic picnic experience that promises to be a unique and memorable experience. The menu you choose includes a selection of fresh, seasonally-related products with a focus on the slow food philosophy.

The picnic basket includes a variety of delicacies, such as mini red potato tortilla, savory zucchini quiche, and tartlet with goat cheese, walnuts, and honey. In addition, there will also be a wide selection of beverages, including rosé or red wine to match the dishes and still or sparkling mineral water.

To complete the romantic experience, the farm will provide everything needed for the picnic, such as blankets, pillows, basket and tableware. In addition, the charm of the place and the wonderful surrounding beauty will create the perfect atmosphere for a sweet romantic break.

Picnic Gourmand (3 hours)

The Picnic Gourmand experience offers a selection of slow food delicacies prepared fresh from the best local ingredients and strictly home made. The menu includes a variety of dishes such as pennette rigate with vegetarian ragout, red potato and cheese pie, organic garden vegetable quiche, and charcuterie sandwich.

In addition, the picnic basket also includes a summer fruit salad and salted butter almonds, Illy espresso or Moka coffee, and natural or sparkling mineral water. To complete the experience, the farm will provide everything needed for the picnic, including picnic basket, crate, blanket, plaid, pillows, tablecloth, food box, ceramic plates, glassware, candles, and stainless steel cutlery.

This picnic experience promises to be a true gourmet experience, with high-quality products and special attention to the presentation of dishes.

The charm of the Tuscan hills and landscapes in the dinotorni of Montepulciano will make the picnic experience even more enjoyable.

Picnic in the Vineyard in Val d'Orcia in Montepulciano is a unique experience that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside while enjoying local delicacies overlooking Montepulciano.

The Picnic in the Vineyard includes a basket for two with stuffed Tuscan focaccia, a typical traditional dessert, a bottle of red wine selection "Triacca Santavenere Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG" or "Poderuccio DOCG" (alternatively the white "San Bartolomeo Toscana IGT").

Water, saucers and small glasses are included in the basket, while on arrival at the estate you will be given glass goblets, corkscrew and knife.