Bedste vingårde i Cortona og Montepulciano

Here you can find some of the best wineries located in the area between Cortona and Montepulciano. These selected wineries offer world-class wine and great wine tastings. All the vineyards produce red wine from the Sangiovese grape.

1. AVIGNONESI

Avignonesi offers a wide range of activities during the summer period. Based on popular wine tasting, there is something for every taste. In Avignonesi you can visit 2 of their most popular vineyards La Stella and La Tonda and learn about biodynamic viticulture. There can be a maximum of 12 people on the tour and it lasts approximately 1.5 hours. You can check their website here .

Wines that you can taste at Avignonesi:

Il Marzocco Chardonnay Toscana IGT
Grandi Annate Toscana IGT
Oceano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Toscana
50&50 Toscana IGT

2. BALDETTI

Baldetti offers many different activities that allow you to get to know their vineyard. You can choose between normal wine tasting and 4 other types of tastings with food to go with it. Join Baldetti on a guided tour of the estate through the vineyards, cellar and oil mill and learn about the territory, its history and the vinification processes. You can check out their website here.

Wines that you can taste at Baldetti:

Metodo Classico

chagrin

Piet Rose’

Marius

Crane

Arenite

Leopoldo

Poggiobarullo

3. ANTINORI

In Antinori you can have a very wide range of experiences. The Tinaia tour will introduce you to the history of the Antinori family, and you can take part in the winery’s very exciting “The Bottaia Tour”, where you can immerse yourself in the philosophy behind Marchesi Antinori. Check out their website to find out more here.

Wines that you can taste at Antinori:

Solaia

Tignanello

Guado al Tasso

Scalabrone

Contessa Maggi

Rose

Blanc de Blancs

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4. BOSCARELLI

Boscarelli is a small family business surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Montepulciano – and they are mostly open to guests. In addition to wine tasting, you can experience a walk through the vineyards, you can visit the wine cellars and learn something about the history and the region of Montepulciano. Check out their website to find out more here .

Wines that you can taste at Boscarelli:

Il Nocio 2018 DOCG

Boscarelli 2015 IGT

Vino Nobile Riserva 2015 DOCG Magnum

“Sotto Casa” Vino Nobile Riserva 2014 DOCG Magnum

Il Nocio 2009 DOCG Magnum

5. CANTINE DEI

Cantine Dei is a completely unique experience, where you go down into the wine cellar via a circular ramp – a full seven meters down to visit the four sections of the winery. You will get to listen to the story of the family, of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and its territory. A good wine tasting is also offered. You can check out their website here.

Wines that you can taste at Cantine Dei:

Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG

Rosso Di Montepulciano DOC

Rosa Toscana Rosato IGT

Martiena Toscana IGT

Bossona Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano DOCG

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6. CORTONA WINETOUR

If you prefer more complex wine tours and lunch experiences, local guide Alberto Martini in Cortona is perfect for you. Alberto organizes tours in the main wine regions of Tuscany and Umbria and he will give you useful information about the wine industry. You can check out more on his website here.

Wines that you can taste on the Cortona Winetour:

Baracchi Brut Rosé

Ardito IGT

Smeriglio Syrah Cortona DOC

Baldo Spumante Brut

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