Discover the rich wine heritage of Montalcino with De Gustibus Tours’ immersive Brunello experience. A perfect blend of culture, scenery, and exceptional tastings—don’t miss it.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness required, but reasonable mobility helps with walking and standing during visits.
Wildlife
History
Montalcino has been a center of wine-making since the 14th century, with many estates passing through generations of local families.
Conservation
Winery practices focus on sustainable agriculture, preserving the landscape and reducing chemical use to protect soil and water quality.
De Gustibus Tours
Discover the rich wine heritage of Montalcino with De Gustibus Tours’ immersive Brunello experience. A perfect blend of culture, scenery, and exceptional tastings—don’t miss it.
De Gustibus Tours is a Florence (Firenze, Toscana) based tour operator offering a range of private and curated experiences across Tuscany. The company presents a variety of itineraries that combine wine tasting, regional cuisine, historic towns and unique transport options such as vintage sidecar rides. Many published itineraries include private options and range from short city food rides to full-day wine and culinary tours.
Published trip descriptions show itineraries to key Tuscan destinations including Chianti, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Cortona and Val di Chiana. Signature experiences listed include sidecar aperitivo rides at sunset, street-food sidecar tours in Florence, Brunello and Vernaccia wine tastings, saffron- and pecorino-focused lunches, cooking classes in a Chianti farmhouse, and truffle hunting excursions. Several tours note visits to family-run wineries, organic farms for Tuscan lunches, and opportunities to sample local products such as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Brunello di Montalcino, Syrah from Cortona, pecorino cheese and saffron.
Trip durations in published summaries vary from approximately two hours (street food rides) to five-hour sidecar excursions and seven- to eight-hour full-day tours. Departures are described as originating from Florence and cover regions such as Chianti Classico, Val d'Orcia and the hill towns surrounding the city. All information above reflects De Gustibus Tours’ published itineraries and trip summaries.
Base Location
Firenze, Toscana
Located in central Florence
Typical Duration
2–8 hours
Short and full-day options available
Tours Offered
16
Private and group experiences
Wine Regions
Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano
Local wines and tastings featured
Choose a private wine tour, sidecar adventure, cooking class or truffle hunt — departures from Firenze with half- and full-day options.
Arrive early for best tastings
Get there at least 15 minutes before the start to maximize your experience at each winery.
Bring layers for comfort
Seats and outdoor visits mean weather can vary, so dress in layers.
Stay hydrated
Taste testing can be intense—drink plenty of water throughout the tour.
Book in advance
Tours fill quickly, especially during peak season, so reserve ahead.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking through wineries and scenic routes.
Sun protection
Sunblock, hat, sunglasses to protect against Tuscan sun.
summer
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the tour.
Camera
Capture the stunning vistas and vineyard views.