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
951 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definitely recommended!!
Michelle T,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Giorgia was an excellent guide to the best wine we experienced in Italy! She was full of interesting facts and history of the region. It made the experience lively and educational. She made sure all in the tour were included in conversation and all of us had a great time! Our favorite winery was Fattoria del Pino with winemaker Jessica!!! All the wineries were excellent including our lunch by Gianni Bernazzi. Thank you for an amazing experience! Grazie!
Mattia was the absolute...
Daniela M,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Mattia was the absolute best guide, very knowledgeable and just funny and engaging. The first tasting was good, the second one+lunch was outstanding and the 3rd one was just your standard tasting in a large winery. The other visits were good and overall we had a good time
Fabulous tour
brendavL2276OP,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour. We tasted some great wine, had a fabulous lunch and learned a lot about the Brunello wines. Our tour guide was amazing!
Best Experience in Italy!!!
Erin K,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an AMAZING experience!! We spent all day tasting high quality wine at very small family vineyards and enjoying authentic Italian food made in their kitchens. Our guide, Mattia, was so great! He was knowledgeable (a wine-maker himself) and SO funny! Our group was small (8) and we became fast friends. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough!!
This tour was awesome!
Z6763PZterrid,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful! October 24th 2025, Brunello tour to three wineries. Plus a short visit in Montalcino, and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. First to Fanti, they were very informative about the process, started with olive oil tasting plus five wines, then off to Bellaria for lunch (which was the best food I had in Italy), with three of their wines to taste then to Terre Nere for a tasting selection of their wines. We had an amazing tour guide /driver who was knowledgeable, enthusiatic and welcoming to a small group of strangers. We had originally booked for a Chianti tour, but there were not enough people signed up so we were offered a full refund or a booking for this tour on another day. So glad we did this tour and would highly recommend it!
We had a great...
Danielle K,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience. Our guide/driver was incredibly knowledgable being a former winemaker himself. Wineries had stunning views and excellent wines. There were even two stops to see a small town and beautiful church. Highly recommend!
Spent a wonderful day...
Debbie P,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Spent a wonderful day with our exceptionable guide Georgia! Georgia was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining throughout our day trip to experience Brunello wine and the producing region. Great winery picks! Very easy pickup/dropoff in Siena. Highly recommend!
History + Wine Tasting is the the Best Combination
Robin M,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This wine tasting trip was amazing. We were able to learn a lot about the history of the region- not only how it relates to wine- but more! Italy’s slow food concept is not forgotten in wine making. We learned about process, the “why” of it all, and just how families are confusing on in tradition. Don’t miss the Olive Oil!! Just wow! Perfect lunch paired with wines. And options to ship home if you can’t fly home with your goodies. Cin cin!
Authentic and Curated Wine Tasting Tour
Robin M,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was wonderful. Our guide, Guillermo, was informative and had so much historical and anecdotal information to share. 10/10!! We visited multiple wineries and interacted with the proprietors and/or family. Lunch was exceptional.
A GREAT Tour for Wine Lovers!
jayjT2476OJ,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours we've ever taken! Thanks to very specific instructions and execution by the Tuscan Escapes team, the experience got off to a great start (many times gathering at the meeting point can be sketchy for some tours). Our guide Guillermo was upbeat, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. We stopped for a leisurely walk in Montelcino before visiting three different wineries specializing in Brunello. At each, we had a nice tour and then tasting. During the second stop, we were treated to a delicious Tuscan lunch along with our wines.
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