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
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
989 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour was one of the...
Jennifer H,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was one of the hilights of our time in Italy. We so enjoyed our day in Montalcino. We visited 3 beautiful wineries and enjoyed lunch while overlooking a beautiful vineyard. Giovanni taught us so much about the history of wine and the Tuscan region. We cannot say enough great things about him as our guide!
Great Day in Tuscany
Silas S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Visited 3 fantastic small vineyards and samples their wines. Had a wonderful Tuscan lunch at one of them. Also visited an Abbey and Montalcino. Air conditioner in the van wasn’t too great - that’s the only complaint. Julia was a fantastic guide!
A really fun day
rschaffer2023,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nikko made the experience exceptional. The last winery was not up to par and should be changed. Their guide was disinterested and conducted an olive oil tasting with bread! And it was bad bread! It was the only place from which we did not make a purchase.
Three Amazing Tuscan Vineyards
neilpO4FL,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited three wineries and all were fantastic. Lunch was great and the stop at the abbey was a nice bonus.
Excellent experience to taste some of the most legendary wines in the world.
NorthStar55715666738,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this to experience some of the best wines in the world. So cool to see the land, walk in the vineyards and speak with the wine makers. Paolo was a great guide. We learned about the history of the area, the wine making practices, and had lunch at a beautiful winery overlooking the legendary rolling landscape of Tuscany.
Amazing Day in Tuscany!
Alison H,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on this tour. Leonardo was a fantastic guide, all the wineries were beautiful, full of friendly staff and delicious wine, and our group was so much fun. It was the perfect Tuscan day.
Friendly winery visits in the beautiful Montalcino region.
Kirsten H,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited 3 wineries in the Montalcino region about an hours drive from Siena. They were all small family run vineyards with very friendly owners who shared their knowledge of grape growing and wine making with us. Lunch was delicious and the wines were fabulous. Our guide for the day was also very informative and friendly. We were given the bonuses of seeing the Abbey of Sant’Antimo and a quick visit to the village of Montalcino. Lovely small group and a great day.
Worth every euro!
Donna S,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paulo was our guide and he did great! He is patient and kind and took care of everything. He made the day easy and relaxed.
Must do tour!
Donna N,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing experience in the Tuscan countryside. Our tour guide Paulo was so much fun and so knowledgeable of the area and the history of Siena and the region. All three wineries offered fantastic tasting experiences and were so welcoming. Lunch with the wine maker at his home was a highlight. This tour is an absolute must!
It was wonderful! William...
Merissa W,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful! William was funny, knowledgeable and took us to great wineries. I enjoyed it a lot. I recommend doing this tour with William!
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