Spend a day touring Brunello-producing estates around Montalcino: guided cellar visits, a four-course lunch paired with local wines, and multiple tutored tastings. This seven-hour minivan tour covers working vineyards and historic cellars with hotel pickup available nearby.
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You step out of the minivan onto a warm stone lane and the rows of Sangiovese seem to lean forward, daring you to taste the hill in a single sip.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks and standing during cellar visits and tastings.
Wildlife
History
Brunello di Montalcino gained DOC status in 1966 and DOCG in 1980; the wine is produced from a local clone of Sangiovese and traditionally aged for extended periods.
Conservation
Many estates are adopting sustainable viticulture and reduced-spray practices; stay on marked tracks and respect private property to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Meet the king of the territory: Brunello di Montalcino today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your passport/ID
Passport name and number are required at booking and may be checked at wineries — bring the same ID on the day.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Cellars and vineyard tracks are uneven and often gravelly; comfortable shoes make short walks and cellar steps easier.
Hydrate between tastings
Sangiovese is dry and tannic — drink water between samples and pace yourself during a full-day tasting.
Confirm pickup location
Hotel pickup is offered within 5 km of Montalcino; confirm exact meeting point in advance to avoid delays.
Government ID or passport
Required for booking and may be requested at winery entry.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Useful for gravel tracks, vineyard rows and cellar steps.
Sunscreen & hat
Protects against strong midday sun during vineyard walks.
summer
Light jacket or layer
Cellars can be cool and breezes on hilltops are common in spring and fall.
spring