Plunge yourself in the heart of the most authentic Tuscany with an experience that combines history, territory, and flavor.
Just a few kilometers from the village of Montepulciano, a winery awaits where you can discover up close the art of winemaking and taste some of the most representative wines of Tuscany. A unique opportunity to savor the essence of two incredible territories: Cortona and Montepulciano.

A journey through the cellar, vineyards, and tradition, past and present
Your experience begins with a guided tour of the estate, a path that will lead you through the different stages of production. You will walk among vats, barrels, and barriques, listening to the producer or sommelier reveal the secrets of Nobile di Montepulciano and Syrah from Cortona.
The familiar atmosphere and authentic environment make this visit a special moment: not just a technical explanation, but a true immersion into the daily life of a local winery.

The Tasting: a meeting between two excellent territories
At the end of the tour, you will be served an exclusive selection of four wines chosen to express the richness and diversity of the area:

🍷 2 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Noble, complex, and deep wines—an authentic expression of one of Italy’s most prestigious wine territories.

🍷 2 Syrah from Cortona
Intense, spicy, velvety wines. Syrah from Cortona is today one of the most appreciated reds of the area, thanks to its aromatic profile and freshness. A perfect contrast to the Nobile, ideal for those who love to explore and compare.

🥖 Handmade Tuscan Schiacciata
To accompany the tasting, traditional schiacciata will be served, prepared by hand following local recipes. Its fragrance and simplicity enhance every sip, turning the tasting into a complete experience.

Price per person: €43
Experience duration: about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

 

 

Why choose this experience
• It is a meeting between two wine identities: Montepulciano and Cortona, two nearby yet distinct territories.
• It combines education and pleasure: guided tour + in-depth tasting.
• Perfect for everyone: enthusiasts, travelers, couples, groups of friends, or adult families.
• It’s an authentic way to discover Tuscan wine, right where it is born.
• Welcoming, non-touristic environment with local people who live wine every day.

 

A brief insight into Nobile and Syrah
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG has represented for centuries the strong bond between the Tuscan village and its winemaking tradition. Its origins go back to the Etruscans, who exploited the fertility of the Valdichiana Senese to produce highly appreciated wines even in ancient times, as recalled by the writer Livy. Over time, Nobile has strengthened its reputation thanks to its high quality—so much so that papal cellar master Sante Lancerio often called it a “wine for gentlemen.”
Produced exclusively in the municipality of Montepulciano, Nobile has become an Italian excellence, earning in 1980 the very first DOCG designation in the country. The origin of the name is still debated: it may refer to a wine made for nobles or to the role of noble families who produced it.
The production guidelines define a territory of 165 km² on hills between 250 and 605 meters, with a unique microclimate. The blend must include at least 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) and up to 30% other red varieties suitable for Tuscany. Aging must also take place in Montepulciano: the wine ages at least two years, three if it is a Riserva.
The strong connection with the territory is celebrated every year during the “Anteprima del Vino Nobile,” hosted in the Fortress of Montepulciano.

Syrah is now the most representative grape of the Cortona DOC, accounting for about 80% of its production. Although its name may suggest a distant origin, scientific studies have confirmed that Syrah is of French origin, born in the Rhône Valley; claims from other places, such as Syracuse, stem from historical transcription errors, as shown by texts in the “La Vigna” library in Vicenza.
The grape likely arrived in Tuscany thanks to the Count of Montecarlo of Lucca in the early 1900s, later spreading to the Arezzo area and eventually to Cortona. The first local quality productions date back to the 1960s, when some wineries began cultivating it even before DNA analyses were carried out.
In the 1970s, through research by Professor Attilio Scienza and the University of Milan, climate and soil in the Cortona area were studied, and an experimental vineyard was planted with various Syrah clones. These studies highlighted a strong affinity between the climate of Cortona and that of the Rhône Valley, confirming the territory’s vocation for this grape variety.