Service Description

Escape the bustle of the Eternal City and embark on a full-day wine tasting journey through the rolling hills of Lazio and Tuscany. Your experience begins in the heart of Rome, where your expert guide greets you with a welcoming glass of chilled Prosecco before you set off in comfortable transport through picturesque countryside landscapes. Your destination: Montepulciano, a hilltop gem steeped in history and world-renowned for its wines. As we wind our way to this medieval town, you'll learn about the ancient traditions of winemaking that have shaped this region for centuries. The tour begins at the very top of Montepulciano in the grand Piazza Grande. Surrounded by Renaissance palaces and churches, you'll walk through cobblestone streets once featured in iconic films like Under the Tuscan Sun and The English Patient, and hear stories of the powerful Medici family who once held sway over this land. As we descend through the town, we'll venture underground into ancient Etruscan tunnels—once used as tombs and later as hidden escape routes for medieval nobles. Today, they serve a more peaceful purpose: aging wine in the cool, stone-lined canteens that rank among the oldest in the world. Now it’s time to taste the treasures of Montepulciano. You’ll enjoy a guided tasting featuring Italy’s first and second DOCG wines: the esteemed Nobile di Montepulciano, the bold Brunello di Montalcino, and the Nobile Riserva, aged to perfection. Also on the menu is the sweet and rich Vin Santo DOC, traditionally sipped at the end of a Tuscan meal. Each wine is paired with a light lunch of regional specialties—slices of artisanal salami, aged Pecorino cheese, and fresh bruschetta drizzled with local olive oil—all served in a historic wine cellar that connects you directly to the land and its legacy. This tour is a journey not just through beautiful landscapes, but through time—where tradition, taste, and history blend in every glass. Duration: Full day Includes: Roundtrip transport from Rome, guided tour, wine tastings, light lunch Meeting Point: Roma Termini