Really wonderful tour! Such a fascinating history and wine cave. Our guide was very funny and super…read moreknowledgeable. We did the 6 glass tasting at the end, which was a good way to try many of their award winning wines. Light snacks were served with the wine as well. Highly recommend checking this tour and tasting out.

Wonderful side trip!…read more I discovered the De Ricci winery through travel friends who invited me on this enchanting tour, found on TripAdvisor for $31. I learned about the wine, the Etruscan history in Tuscany, and got to visit an ancient underground Etruscan temple! The wines offered during the tasting were lovely, most of them made with the sangiovese grape family. Fun fact: What animal is on the wine label? If I were to do this again, Id choose the other package on Trip Advisor for $39, as that included a sommelier. As this was, we were left to our own devices. Still fun but not completely satisfying. The little town of Montepulciano has an interesting history, as explained by our Montepukciano De Ricci wine tour guide. I wont share because its definitely part of the fun of the visit. The tiny town has a marvelous chocolate shop, museum and s tower which you can climb (only 75 steps!) and take incredible photos of the Tuscan countryside.

Fattoria della Talosa is a beautiful winery located in Montepulciano, Tuscany…read more The winery has been in operation for over 500 years and produces some of the finest wines in the region. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the tours are informative and engaging. Christian was amazing giving us a wonderful tour!! I highly recommend visiting Fattoria della Talosa if you are interested in learning more about Tuscan wine or simply want to enjoy a delicious glass of wine in a beautiful setting.

Fantastic wine, cellar and staff. Christian was the most pleasant, passionate and knowledgable…read moreguide. We met as strangers and left as friends. Our tour & tasting was the highlight of our short 3-day trip to Tuscany. We did some other tours at large, well-known wineries and they couldn't even compare to the level of service, attentiveness, and QUALITY of wine found at Talosa. Why would anyone pass on the chance to visit a cellar under the Grand Piazza that has been there for thousands of years. It was phenomenal. The 5000 BC tomb blew my mind. Momma Mia!!!

My husband and I were on our 10th wedding anniversary and spent the day with David and Tuscan Wine…read moreDog. What a lovely day it was. I actually think we were probably the last couple to enjoy this beautiful space before Covid & Shelter in place occurred. We had a grand tour of the magical land, got to taste from the barrel in the cave and we dined on delicious local treats made by David. I still make the cannelini bean salad we had that day. You can probably tell but I shared a special day with Tuscanwinedog, he's lovely dog. Last but not least, was the delicious wine accompanied by the great conversation, I could have drank more, more & more! Thank you, we can't wait return and visit again. Cheers, Rae & Garrett Mill Valley, CA

This is definitely the best (and tastiest) wine tasting we ever attended. We booked the tour and…read moretasting and definitely enjoyed the behind scenes look at this family run winery. David was an amazing guide and during the tour did a fantastic job of sharing the history of the winery. The actual tasting and the accompanying snacks were wonderful. We can away with 3 bottles of wine and we plan to order more when we get home. Meeting Suleiman, the famed Tuscan wine dog was also a treat.

We toured the vineyard just days after harvest and had a great experience. The views from the main…read morebuilding overlooking the vineyards are spectacular, especially when all of the leaves are changing color. Our tour guide, Daniella, explained the wines and motivation of Canneto while in the barrel room and made sure we had a fun tasting. The wines were all big and expressive of the land, packing a real punch without letting the alcohol overpower the taste of the grapes. Canneto is doing well recognizing their strength as a smaller producer in creating superior wines.

We rented a villa at Podere di Pomaii for a family vacation. It is a perfect property for such an…read moreescape - very close to Arezzo but on a hill with views that feed your soul, breezes that sing, and villas that offer all you need to enjoy your stay. Plus it is a green winery that produces a delicious variety of wines and olive oil. The winery tour and tasting alone would be worth the trip to this property. Great wine to drink, wine knowledge to feed your mind, and enough artisan food samplings to feed the most robust appetite. The villa we rented had 6 bedrooms each with its own bathroom. All beautiful in their simplicity and generous space. The villa is designed and maintained to the highest degree. There are inside and outdoor gathering spaces to join together for a meal, relax your way to the beginning of the day, or laugh, talk, and drink until the calendar page flips over. There is even a pool to remove the heat of the day. Everyone we met from owners to tour guide to cleaning staff have the nicest and most pleasant demeanors - helpful, friendly, and welcoming.

Podere Di Pomaio is a beautiful winery that is as "green" as it gets! My family and I had a tour of…read morethe vines and cellar, followed by an incredible lunch and tasting. Iacopo, the owner and winemaker, and our tour guide Bonella (spelling?) were very welcoming, kind and informative. It's an incredibly beautiful location with wine that reflects the beauty in which it is made. Several of us came home with multiple bottles. Perfect location for an event/wedding/reunion, or just for tasting delicious, organic wine at its best!

My husband and I stayed here last summer for 3 nights and we had such an amazing experience. The…read moreowners Sara and Fidelis are super chilled and friendly, and the whole place has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Their house lady cooked amazing fresh food, and even helped us out with some laundry. We did the wine tasting dinner out on their patio with beautiful views of the rolling Tuscan countryside. Plenty of wine was provided, and Sara was extremely generous - opening many bottles even though there was just two of us, and offering us more to take away. Their pool was lovely, and a good size for swimming, with plenty of shade by the trees if needed. She had good advice about local places to visit. Our room was lovely and the whole place was just so picturesque. We found the rates cheaper than other places in the area, and I am so glad we booked here. We will be back!

We went to the winery for a private Tuscan cooking class and wine tasting which was exquisite to…read moresay the least. We were greeted by the owners Sara and Hans along with their dog and puppy. What a beautiful place with it's 360 degree panoramic views along with it's wonderfully appointed grounds. We loved the mix of modern that did not overpower the history of the architecture and its gorgeous grounds. The local chefs they brought in to teach us were equally as wonderful and truly passionate about what they do. We had their Losna chardonnay which was very nice especially for this region which is not known for chards and the Curtun red was stellar. I personally loved the Curtun and found it much more pleasurable then most of the chiantis I've tried in the area. Can't wait to come back and hopefully bring more of the family to share.

This review has sat in my saved drafts for a while but the restaurant deserves it's review. I…read moreordered the steak, simple nothing special, but the Piccadilly was delicious as was the gluten free bread. Zappa vedrei yum patata delicimo!

Gattavecchi is a hidden gem of Montepulchiano! I few blocks walk off main piazza it takes you away…read morefrom the touristy dining area. Call ahead and make a reservation for outside, then enjoy an amazing view of the valley below ... the service is friendly and as is always true in Italy, an "at your own pace" event. They have many of the Italian classic dishes with various pasta (tagliatelle - yum) and sauces (cinghiale - wild boar) ... so many choices. Our favorite way to start is always the bruschetta for 2 .... trust me, even if you have 4 the dish for 2 is plenty to start with the table. We always take friends who come to town to Gattavecchi ... you can also get a tour of their wine cellar which has rich history and is a quick way to cap off a good lunch or dinner.

We had a great time on our tour with Roberto from We Drive You Tuscany! We did the 8 hour San…read moreGimignano and Chianti Classico as well as the Pienza, Val d'Orcia, Montalcino wine and Pecorino cheese private tours with Roberto. This was my first trip to Italy, we enjoyed a comfortable ride throughout the countryside in the clean, air conditioned van! Roberto was so knowledgeable and made sure we knew all the best places to visit along with the history of the beautiful Tuscan countryside! He even gave us recommendations for our second leg of the trip to Rome. We will definitely use this service again!!

We had the pleasure of touring Tuscany with We Drive You Tuscany. Roberto was our driver and we…read morehad a beautiful Mercedes van that was new and comfortable. Bottled water was provided and he even stopped to get Fresh pizza for us. By the time we finished touring with Roberto for two days we felt that we knew so much about the area, history and culture of the region. Roberto's knowledge or art, history, food and culture was so impressive. The tour we did with Roberto was much more than him driving us from place to place. Each place we went was so carefully planned and curated. We visited wineries, vineyards and a sheep farm that makes cheese. With his help, we were able to visit every place we wanted to see as well as some smaller unknown, hidden gems. We saw so many beautiful landscapes and Roberto stopped frequently for us to take in the views! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Roberto. We hope to go back soon to tour Umbria and Florence with Roberto.

Great wine tasting experience. Jenny was fabulous and we loved the wines, especially Nautilus and…read moreTau. Small, all natural winery.

To stay anywhere in Tuscany is a very good thing. To stay in Tuscany and have the privilege of…read morevisiting Leuta Winery, tasting some of the finest wine in the area, and having the owner pour a glass for you......is what makes your stay in Tuscany the very best thing. Do yourself a favor and visit Leuta Winery!!!

We had such an amazing experience at this winery despite not planning ahead. I didn't realize that…read moremost wineries in Tuscany cater to tour busses and reservations rather than operating on drop-in visitors like those we've been to in NZ and the states. We looked up their hours online and saw they opened bright and early. Great, we thought, we needed to be out of Rome early so let's have wine for breakfast. We arrived and drove into the picture-perfect quintessential Tuscan winery. Olive trees line the gravel road leading to the vineyard and tasting room. We were immediately greeted by feline guardians who purred and approached us for petting. The owner of this family-owned winery greeted us perplexed on what we were doing there at 10 am. Despite catching him unaware and preparing for a big tour group later in the day, he was incredibly welcoming and hospitable! He took time to show us the barrel room, tasting room, and give us the general tour. He apologized for needing to run into town to get ingredients for the lunch he was hosting and set us up with a half a bottle of wine and snacks where we could pet the cats and enjoy the morning on our own. It was beyond generous and a truly incredible experience to get to enjoy the quiet morning petting cats and sipping wine and listening to the happy voices of his child waking up in the apartment upstairs. It was really magical. I can only imagine the type of host he is when he's prepared for you! Definitely don't miss this place on your visit to Tuscany.

The drive up to this place is so beautiful. We arrive and were taken on an outdoor and inside…read moreyour. We got to see an ancient cave where the wine barrels are kept. Then we got to try some local cheeses and meats along with their very nice wines. Would definitely return to see this lovely place again.