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 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
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
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Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena
Reviews
973 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sarcastic guide, lovely winery owners
carolyn779,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The owners of the 3 wineries were lovely & very knowledgeable. They were all very friendly & welcoming. Our tour guide. Georgina, however was sarcastic bordering on rude, We felt uncomfortable asking questions as she would respond in a way to belittle. She also interrupted the owners & embarrassed one of them. Disappointing that she was like this as she was obviously very well versed & could have imparted so much information in an enjoyable way,
Incredible experience,...
Sarah K,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible experience, through and through. We had a group of 7 (including myself and my mother) in our small van. We were 3 Americans, 2 Irish, 2 Brazilians, and by the end of the day we learned so much about one another and had some great conversations over delicious wine. Our guide and driver Giovanni obviously cared greatly about Brunello and the history of the region. We visited 3 amazing wineries, all very different. The first was a beautiful, mid-sized vineyard with a lovely family where we had a tasting in their own home. The second was another beautiful vineyard with a wonderfully renovated tasting room where we were also prepared a tasty lunch. The third was a much smaller but again, beautiful, vineyard. All of the tastings had snacks (or lunch) so you did not go hungry whatsoever. Wine was plentiful. The drive (although a bit nausea-inducing on the way back down) was one of the highlights - you get to see so much of the rolling countryside that you can’t get from a coach bus tour (which we also did one of these in Chianti from Florence, and the view and experience with this small group was admittedly far superior). Worth every penny!
A fantastic experience with beautiful surroundings, nice company and knowledgeable guide
Jamilla B,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was an amazing experience. Our guide Paolo was incredibly competent and knowledgeable and generously shared his experiences and thoughts. The vineyards were nice and the wines good. The surroundings and nature are so beautiful that it cannot be described in words but must be experienced. We are incredibly happy!
Outstanding Tuscany Experience!
Joshua T,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic day that we really enjoyed!! We learned a ton about the history of the region and how it’s been tied to wine making. Our guide Paulo was so nice, knowledgeable, and a joy to have as a host and driver throughout the day! Cannot thank him enough for a very memorable experience on our trip!! For sure book this trip if you can, as you will not regret it!
Definitely recommend
R1796UEscottr,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very pleasurable day. Wine tastings were well chosen to reflect several different types of wineries and their respective vintages. Lunch was wonderful and the wines well matched. A few extra stops for site-seeing were also welcomed. In each case our guide was outstanding. She provided us with insights as to our varied experiences and made the trip a real pleasure.
Guide Georgia was very...
Andrew Q,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide Georgia was very knowledgeable about area and very knowledgeable about wine. Gave valuable information before winery visits. Small group was manageable and interesting to learn about others in group and their experiences
A Must-Do Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour
James E,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Oh boy, where do I start? This has to be one of the best tours my wife and I have ever been on. We love Brunello wine and were really eager to tour the region of Montalcino and sample the wines at a few different vineyards. The tour was about eight hours long starting from our meeting point in Siena. We had five others on the tour with us and we fit comfortably in the van driven by our host and guide, Francesco (Kekko). Francesco grew up in the area around Montalcino and was very knowledgeable regarding the area's past, it's unique geography, and about the wine-making process itself. His English was awesome and he seemed to be able to talk non-stop, but in a good way! We visited three very different wineries and had excellent presentations by the local hosts. We also made a couple of other interesting stops including one at the walled, hilltop city of Montalcino and another at an medieval Abbey that was on the way to one of the wineries. We sampled a nice variety of wines and enjoyed the company of the other guests. The whole day really flew by. Francesco was an excellent driver, even on the many gravel roads and twisting highways, and the whole trip was very comfortable. Francesco's personal stories and his explanations of some of the cultural rituals were fun to hear. We would definitely recommend this tour and Francesco as a tour guide!
Amazing Experience
manuelmL4454UR,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is great, definitely if you like to learn about Brunello’s this is a great option. Francisco our guide make our experience more memorable. Wine was great but Lunch was amazing 5 stars.. and had time to stop at the Montalcino town… was an extra bonus.. overall excellent tour.
Wonderful wine experience!
655karaa,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Andrea was one of the highlights of our Italy trip. She shared so much helpful, additional information while we were driving— both about wine and the region more generally. The three vineyards selected were likely not ones we would have found on our own, and we enjoyed all of them so much. It was also wonderful that we were able to experience a small vineyard, medium-sized vineyard and one that was still medium-sized, but focused more on exports. We would gladly book another tour based on our experience!
Exceptional
cef54,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day w Matia! We learned so much about Italian history, wine, and culture. Delicious wine and food along the way made it a unique and special day. Highest recommendation! Thank you again Matia.
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