Wine and Food Experience with sommelier
Get ready for a memorable Wine and Food Experience in Montepulciano! It is a true Italian wine experience with a sommelier.
On this experience we visit a historical family winery where we taste four quality wines paired with local food.
The Wine and Food Experience is a must do in Montepulciano and great fun for wine lovers of all levels!
About this activity
- Duration 3 hours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for everybody
- Certified sommelier (Italian, English, Dutch)
- Visit winery and Etruscan Tomb
- Complete lunch
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the activity starts
Experience
Full description
Meeting point is the Santa Maria dei Servi church where I start telling you about the story of the winery and the wine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
We walk to the winery Gattavecchi.
Today the historical winery is beautifully renovated. The restaurant’s terrace offers a great view of the Tuscan landscape and San Biagio church.
The wine cellar is filled with Slavonian oak barrels used for the aging of the wine up to two years. The temperature is stable and the humidity is optimal. It is a perfect location for storage and aging of wine.
By walking through the wine cave we discover a wonderful treasure of an ancient Etruscan Tomb dating from the 6th century BC.
After our visit to the wine cellar we go to the restaurant for wine tasting and a delightful lunch. Make sure you have a good appetite because the Wine and Food Experience can be considered as a complete lunch!
Menu includes
Wine
A selection of local wines with different styles:
- Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
- Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
- Sweet dessert wine
Food
- Antipasti misto consisting of the local meats and cheeses
- Primo piatto specialty of Montepulciano “tagliatelle al ragù”
- Sweet dessert wine and biscotti (cantucci the specialty of Montepulciano)
*Water and bread are included
*There are options for vegetarian meals
Prepare for the Experience
Important information
Montepulciano is considered limited traffic zone. It is recommended to park outside the historical centre. Parking 8 is free parking and close to the Piazza Grande.
Meeting point is at the Santa Maria dei Servi church at 12 pm.
Google maps: 43.090095, 11.779402
Only guests who meet the legal drinking age will be served alcoholic beverages.
Reservations
Price is 79 Euro per person.
Solo travellers are welcome. You can book a private Wine and Food Experience for one person without extra charge.
0 – 3 years old free of charge.
Children’s consumption will be paid at the location.
Taxi service can be arranged upon request.
Free cancellation
You can cancel your booking up to 12 hrs before the start time. You can decide whether to get a refund or to move the experience to another date (upon availability).
For pricing, reservations and other information just contact me.
Wine and Food Experience in Dutch.
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
One of Italy’s most prestigious wines is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and most importantly, it was the first DOCG wine that appeared on the Italian market.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a red elegant balanced wine made primarily from the Sangiovese variety “Prugnolo Gentile”.
Wine and Food pairing
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has a high level of tannins. The wine pairs perfectly with steak, game, local meats, pecorino cheeses, pasta with meat sauce and especially with wild boar stew.
