Montepulciano Wine Tour
Nestled on a hilltop between the Val d'Orcia and Montalcino, Montepulciano is a lovely Tuscan town that has always been famous for its agricultural produce and especially for vine growing and wine making. Mention of an acclaimed Montepulciano red wine can be found in a number of writing dating 1868; and, as early as in Roman times, the Gauls were known to have travelled all the way to Montepulciano to drink the excellent red wines produced in this area.
Having gained the DOCG status, starting from the 1980s the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano acquired world-wide fame. Not by chance, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a unique mix of "noble" terroir, history, and tradition. Our wine tour will take you on a journey to discover this charming Tuscan town and the best wineries producing Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano, where you will be able to taste and buy some of the very best vintages.
Montepulciano Food & Wine Tour with Sommelier
Beautiful Montepulciano is known worldwide for its wonderful red wines. Having gained the DOCG status in 1981, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano acquired worldwide fame. Not by chance, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a unique mix of "noble" terroir, history, and tradition. Our wine tour will take you on a journey to discover this charming Tuscan town and the best wineries producing Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano, where you will be able to taste and buy some of the very best vintages.
Wine Estates
Villa Sant’Anna
A historical winery, the Villa Sant'Anna estate is nestled at the very heart of the Nobile di Montepulciano area. An all-female winery, Villa Sant'Anna stands out for the finesse and quality of its wines. Owner Simona and her daughters, Anna and Margherita, are managing the estate with great professionalism and an exquisite feminine touch. A visit to the underground centuries-old cellars of the estate, where wines are aged at room temperature, is really exciting.
Products
- Chianti Classico dei Colli Senesi 90% Sangiovese 90%, 10% Canaiolo, Colorino, and Merlot. Aged in 30 hl barrels for 6-8 months, followed by a further 6 months in bottle.
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 90% Sangiovese, 10% Mammolo, Canaiolo, Colorino, and Merlot. Aged in French oak barrels for two years, followed by a further 6 months in bottle.
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano "Poldo" 80% Sangiovese and Prugnolo gentile, 20% other black grapes. Aged in oak barrels for 2 years, followed by a further 10 months in bottle.
- Vin Santo Villa Sant’Anna 50% Malvasia, 40% Pulcinculo, 10% Trebbiano. Grapes are left to dry for 6 months. After a gentle pressing, the must remains with the "madre" (a starter culture of yeast) for 8 years in small 30 litre barrels. The vin santo is then aged for 12 months in bottle.
Cantine Dei
Run by Caterina Dei, this prestigious winery was the first to produce the world-famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in 1985, following an exceptional harvest. In 1989, Caterina's father decided to build a multi-purpose winery at the very heart of the Dei vineyards. Today, only a few decades later, the Dei winery is one of the leading, cutting-edge producers of Vino Nobile. The "Bossona" riserva is a unique and matchless wine. The Dei winery also produces the "Bianco di Martiena", one of the very few white wines produced in the Montepulciano area, which is not to be missed.
Products
- Bianco di Martiena 50% Trebbiano, 40% Malvasia, 10% Grechetto. Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperature and aged in steel tanks.
- Nobile di Montepulciano 90% Sangiovese, 10% black grapes. Aged in 33 hl Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months, followed by a further 6 months in bottle.
- Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva “Bossona” Single-estate grapes. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months and 7.5 hl tonneaux, followed by a further 12 months in bottles.
Cantina Boscarelli
The De Ferrari Corradi family from Genoa has been lovingly running Cantina Boscarelli since 1968. This small family-run winery produces hgh quality DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The alluvial soils of the Boscarelli estate are located at 300 meters AMSL in a breezy area that is perfect for vine growing, especially Sangiovese. The estate also grows indigenous grape varieties such as Mammolo Canaiolo and Colorino as well as other international grape varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet.
Products
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C.G. 85% Sangiovese, 15% Prugnolo Gentile and Colorino, Canaiolo and Mammolo. Aged in Allier and Slavonian oak barriques for 18-24 months, followed by a further few months in bottle.
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva D.O.C.G. 88% Sangiovese, 12% Prugnolo Gentile, and Colorino. Aged in Slavonian or French oak barriques for 28-32 months, followed by a further few months in bottle.