The best wineries in Montalcino

Montalcino is a hill town in Tuscany, located in the province of Siena. It is home to one of the most renowned wines of Tuscany – Brunello di Montalcino.

You can get to wineries in Montalcino from Siena by bus, line 112 and line 114. It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Siena to Montalcino, including transfers.

The ideal time to visit wineries in Montalcino is from mid-September through early October. The time is perfect as days are warmer but not excessively hot and nights are cooler. Fall is the harvesting season for both wine grapes and olives, and going for wine tastings and tours in Tuscany during this unique period will give you the chance to witness the beginning of the production of wine and olive oil.

Wineries in Montalcino give visitors one-of-a-kind wine experiences. Most wineries provide bus parking and transfers for those with reduced mobility. Furthermore, some wineries accept pets and invite them inside their cellars. There are restaurant facilities available for those who want to try wines with local cuisine, and all wineries have an easy booking. However, you should verify the availability.

The most commonly planted grape variety in the Montalcino area is Sangiovese. Sangiovese in the Montalcino area thought to be a different grape known as Brunello. But it is actually a clone of Sangiovese that is characterized by the larger size of berries than those of ordinary Sangiovese.

Sangiovese is the only grape variety used in the production of Tuscany’s most prestigious wine – Brunello di Montalcino. It is characterized by complex flavors, structure, powerful tannins, excellent acidity, and good storage potential.

These are the most popular wineries to visit in Montalcino:

• Camigliano Castle
• Azienda Agricola Talenti
• Querce Bettiina

These wineries in Montalcino produce organic wines:

• Querce Bettiina
• Col D’Orcia
• Tenute Corte Pavone