Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena
Overview
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9 hours
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Brunello di Montalcino, a collector’s favorite, is internationally recognized as one of the best Italian red wines. On this full-day guided tour from Siena, discover the cellars where these incredible wines age, meet the local producers, and learn about the passion that goes into making this wine. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a winery and spend time relaxing at your leisure in the village of Montalcino before exploring the mystical abbey of Sant'Antimo. Visit a total of three wineries in the region, tasting unique creations at each one.
Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customers who have not reached Italy's legal drinking age of 18 will not be served alcohol
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
at family run winery
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit to wine cellars and wine tasting
Local Guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Meet your guide in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena at 9:30am and travel south to the famous wine hill of Montalcino. Enjoy a first stop at a small winery, walk along the rows of vines, explore the cellars and learn about the different barrels that can be used to make this 5-year old, prestigious wine. Enjoy an introductory tasting of the famous Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wine and contemplate its complexities and legendary aging potential. Visit the hill town of Montalcino, the fortress where the brave soldiers of the Republic of Siena made their last stand against Florence and the town's squares and streets. Be welcomed into a family-run winery, meet its owners, winemakers or workers and take a visit around the farm before sitting down to enjoy a traditional Tuscan meal accompanied by the farm's delicious wines. Enjoy a brief visit to the mystical Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a church that was once part of a large Benedictine monastery and enjoy its peace and tranquility. Visit a third winery to deepen your understanding of the wine making processes and sit down for another tasting of this nectar of the gods before the comfortable drive back to Siena.
Sample Menu
starter
traditional Tuscan starter
local cold cuts and cheeses with bruschetta (toasted bread) with extra virgin olive oil, with fresh tomatoes or with other toppings (olive patè)
main
Pasta with sauce
Tagliatelle or other local pasta with sauce (tomato sauce, meat sauce or pesto)
dessert
cake and coffee or biscuits and wine
cake with coffee or almond buscuits with dessert wine are typical ways to end a meal in Tuscany
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Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena
Reviews
935 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding!
Roger T,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome, Mattea was the perfect tour guide! He was informative, engaging, entertaining and an expert on wine making. There is no substitute for experience! The wine tasting and tour was the best experience I have had in Europe!
We had a BLAST! Daniele...
Ava M,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a BLAST! Daniele is so knowledgeable and funny, and took us to 3 absolutely amazing wineries! Highly recommend
A Perfect Day in Siena — Unforgettable Wines and an Exceptional Guide
Hans B,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00My husband and I recently spent a full-day wine tour around Siena that exceeded every expectation. We visited three distinct vineyards, enjoyed guided tastings at each, and savored a chef-prepared lunch at the second estate. The scenery, the wines, and the overall pacing of the day were wonderful — but what truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide, Juliana. Juliana’s knowledge of the region is remarkable. She explained the terroir, soil types, and microclimates with clarity and enthusiasm, tying each detail directly to the character of the wines we tasted. Her history of the local grape varieties, and the stories about how winemaking traditions evolved in the area, were engaging, informative, and often delightfully unexpected. She struck the perfect balance between expert insight and accessible, entertaining storytelling. Each vineyard offered something different, and Juliana’s introductions helped us appreciate those differences fully. The tastings were paced perfectly so we could compare styles without feeling rushed. The lunch at the second vineyard was a highlight: a beautifully prepared, chef-driven meal that paired perfectly with the estate’s wines — a true culinary and oenological delight. Logistics were seamless: comfortable transport, clear timing, and Juliana checked in throughout the day to make sure everyone was happy. Whether you’re a wine novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this tour offers depth, beauty, and genuine hospitality. I can’t recommend Juliana highly enough — her expertise, warmth, and passion for the region turned a great itinerary into an exceptional day.
Great setting for fine wine & lunch
Teresa G,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00A very good tour, with a fine lunch and excellent wine. Our guide, Sara, was warm, welcoming and well versed about the region, vineyards, wineries, and wine produced in Montalcino. We were served three selections from Tricherci, a table wine, rosso and brunello. We enjoyed them all as well as noting the differences between them. The others on our tour provided good company for a fine day.
First time
Marita L,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide and driver was very knowledgeable. The family run wineries were very welcoming, we had time to stop and see interesting sites along the way
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