Montalcino Wine Tour
Exclusive Brunello di Montalcino Tasting & Tuscan Winery Experience
About This Tour
Explore the world of Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy's most prestigious DOCG wines, crafted exclusively from Sangiovese grapes and aged for at least four years. Visit two renowned Montalcino wineries for guided tastings of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, followed by an authentic Tuscan lunch paired with local wines.
Highlights
- Visit two renowned Montalcino wineries
- Guided tastings of Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino
- Authentic Tuscan lunch paired with local wines
- Wine shipping available to send bottles home
Itinerary
Pickup
Private pickup at your hotel in Florence for the drive to Montalcino, home of Brunello.
First winery — Brunello & Rosso tasting
Guided tasting of Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino at the first estate.
Second winery — tasting & lunch
A second Montalcino winery visit, followed by an authentic Tuscan lunch paired with local wines.
Return
Drop-off back at your hotel in Florence. Wine shipping home is available on request.
What's Included
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated English-speaking driver
- 2 winery visits with tastings of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino
- Traditional Tuscan lunch
- Scenic stop in the village of Montalcino
- All local taxes
- Tips and gratuities
Your Trip Designer
Vittorio Del Bono Venezze
Every private day is planned by hand, not booked from a menu. Once you enquire, the team puts together a proposal tailored to your dates, pace and taste — usually within 24 hours, with no obligation to book.
The Wineries
Meeting Point
Pickup at your hotel or residence in Florence when possible. Some central streets fall within the ZTL limited traffic zone — cars cannot enter them — in which case we arrange a nearby meeting point instead.
Tour Area
Cancellation Policy
| Notice before departure | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 14 days | No charge |
| 48 hours – 14 days | 50% of tour price |
| Less than 48 hours | 80% of tour price |
| No-show | 100% of tour price |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Brunello di Montalcino need to age before release?
By law, at least five years from harvest, including a minimum of two years in oak (Riserva needs six years) — one of Italy's most tightly regulated wines, so what's released has already had real time to develop.
What's the difference between Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino?
Both come from 100% Sangiovese grown in Montalcino, but Rosso is aged for only about a year and released much sooner. It's a more affordable, approachable way to taste the same terroir while the Brunello is still aging.
Can I ship wine home after the tour?
Yes — most estates on this route offer international shipping. Ask your guide on the day and they can help arrange it.
Reviews
Megan Fuller
During our honeymoon, we did the Brunello di Montalcino wine tour in May and had a blast! We both agreed this was absolutely one of our favorite things we did in Italy. Mateo was an excellent guide, and we loved getting to know him. He taught us so much about wine and Tuscany and was so helpful in assisting us with choosing wines (and olive oil!) to ship home. We would recommend this tour.
Montalcino Wine Tour
