Top Montepulciano Culture

Elegant and sophisticated, Montepulciano is situated on the top of a hill from which you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of Val d'Orcia. Sumptuous buildings in Renaissance style are surrounded by a medieval architecture creating a fascinating and unique urban environment. The heart of the city is Piazza Grande, where stands the Duomo and the Palazzo Pubblico designed by the famous Florentine architect Michelozzo. Montepulciano is a symbol of high quality wine: in fact, Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the most famous wines in Italy and abroad. The tour continues towards the beautiful small town of Pienza, the ambition of Pope Pius II, who wanted to transform his native village, into an utopian city, which should became a symbol of the Italian Renaissance. Pienza is also well known for the local production of Pecorino cheese. Along the way, you will have a stop to taste the local wine in one of the many wineries in the territory of the incomparable Val D’Orcia (on request).

Discover Montepulciano with a private tour. In 1500 Antonio da Sangallo was called to fortify the Policiano mountain, a settlement of distant Etruscan origins which became the important castle on the borders of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Montepulciano gave birth to Poliziano, poet and secretary of Lorenzo the Magnificent and we will pass under his house .. The elegant town is full of patrician houses and Renaissance churches and we will visit the Piazza Grande natural theater of many events. Its incredible medieval cellars carved into the rock beneath the noble palaces have for centuries been the place of aging for the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. Let's discover together the surprising beauties of this small city of art - It is also possible to make an exciting URBAN TREKKING from San Biagio to Porta a Prato and back, with a visit to the medieval cellars (due to restrictions covid 19 the entrances to the cellars could be regulated)

Montepulciano, an enchanted place clearly linked to Florence, which is reflected in its architecture and Pienza considered a jewel of Renaissance architecture! The tour includes the tour of a historic cellar with wine and food tasting and the cheese tasting in Pienza

This is a tour immersed in the Tuscan gastronomy from the famous Montepulciano Wines, to local food and special products, to the cheese of Pienza. The Val D’Orcia is one of the most beautiful landscapes of Tuscany and it is a must for wine lovers! We will provide you with top class Mercedes Benz vehicles, to assure you a comfortable, safe and stress-free Day Tour. Furthermore, our exceptionally knowledgeable driver will assist you for every need you may have during the trip! You'd be informed where to go to taste wines in Montepulciano and to taste cheese in Pienza. Moreover, the tour includes a wine tasting and a lunch in Montepulciano. We are proud to offer a completely customizable product, in order to make every tour a special experience for our clients.

Treat yourself to a relaxing day exploring the beautiful town of Montepulciano, famous for the wine that shares the same name. Situated on a hill 600 meters above the sea level, it offers beautiful landscapes of green rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves stretching out as far as the eye can see. During the tour we will stop at a local wine cellar to taste some fine wines accompanied by excellent food.

Get the unique chance to create your own wine in Montepulciano. You will start with an overview of vineyards and type of different grapes. Learn the techniques behind the winemaking: from fermentation to barrels ageing. Taste the wines directly from the barrels: 5 wine samples will be taken and with the help of an easy technical approach and teacher, you will build your own wine and get it directly at home once produced. Wine pairing lunch at the end of the experience with the famous house labels, Nobile, Riserva and Super Tuscan.

Your guide will lead you along quiet backroads amongst olive groves and vineyards to story-book hamlets and hilltop villages. We’ll ride you into the timeless beauty of the Tuscan panorama. Our farm is a winery situated in the countryside near the delightful village of Montepulciano, here your Vespa tour will begin, where you’ll meet your guide for a brief safety overview and practice ride before reaching the route. Saddle up on your scooter Vespa and follow your guide. The tour ends with the visit of our winery. You’ll discover the wine making processes: viticulture, winemaking, fermentation, blend and aging; the various stages that punctuate the work of the winemaker, from the vineyard to the table. After that, a delicious Tuscan meal is waiting for you. You’ll understand the role of balances in food and wine pairings. Those who do not feel confident about riding a Vespa on their own can opt for riding with one of our expert escorts. We provide: Original Vespa scooter and Helmet