Published on Sep, 2024
The wine tour of Montalcino and Montepulciano was an unforgettable experience. The breathtaking views of rolling hills, vineyards, and historic cities made every moment magical.
The trip starts with about an hour ride to Siena, where we stopped for 20mins just to stretch our legs and see the Siena duomo from a far. Then another hour to Montalcino. This is a gem of a small city. We had 45mins to walk the city. Then onto the Brunello wine tasting which included a very tasty lunch. The Brunello was high quality. As a Brunello lover, I was very happy with the tasting. I bought a couple bottles to take with me.
From there, we drove to Montepulciano. We had another wine tasting which was much shorter. I didn't love the wines but I'm not a huge fan of vino noble di Montepulciano. The tasting room was lovely though. We then had another 45mins or so to walk around the city. It's gorgeous.
Our guide Morad was incredible. He answered all our questions and kept us on schedule. He gave us tid bits of information. He knows the best spots to stop for a few minutes for pictures.
This is a really professionally run tour that I couldn't have been more happy with. Even if you aren't a wine lover, the views and the chance to see these cities is worth it. There really isn't any other option for reaching them other than private tours. And this is the one to pick.