What Makes This Montepulciano Wine Tasting Experience Unique

Unlike standard wine tours, this program blends:

• Organic vineyard philosophy

• Historic noble palaces

• Medieval underground cellars

• Gastronomic pairings

• Private wine club collaboration

A seamless journey from countryside estates to Piazza Grande.

Experience Includes

10:30 AM – Il Molinaccio (Montepulciano Countryside)
Duration: approx. 90 minutes

Guided vineyard walk introducing cultivation techniques and principles of organic viticulture

Visit to the cellar to explore natural winemaking and aging processes

Tasting of five wines, including their renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Tuscan specialties served in an elegant tasting room surrounded by vineyards

12:30 PM – Lunch at Osteria Porta di Bacco
Location: Via di Gracciano nel Corso, 96 – Montepulciano
À la carte menu

Authentic Tuscan lunch in the heart of the historic center

3:30 PM – Cantina Contucci (Piazza Grande, Montepulciano)
Duration: approx. 2 hours

Private visit to selected rooms of Palazzo Contucci (built in 1517 by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder), still home to the Contucci family

Access to the historic cellars integrated into Montepulciano’s medieval walls (11th–13th century)

Panoramic gardens overlooking Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno (weather permitting)

Guided tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and three Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG labels

Local salumi, two types of pecorino, and bread with estate olive oil

5:30 PM – Leisurely Stroll through Montepulciano

Time to explore artisan boutiques, Renaissance architecture, and panoramic viewpoints

7:30 PM – Dinner at Indigeno Cucina Terrestre – Salcheto Winery

Farm-driven cuisine celebrating seasonal ingredients and local traditions

Live music option available upon request (subject to confirmation)

Additional Services

Licensed professional driver, English-speaking, Mercedes V-Class Van
€77 per hour (full-day service at your complete disposal)