Book Winery Visits in the Montepulciano Wine Region

The wineries of Montepulciano spread across a diverse wine landscape, producing indigenous and international varieties as a range of wines with distinctive local character. Wine tourism here means cellar-door tastings close to Montepulciano and an intimate look at how the region's character ends up in the glass. For anyone looking for wine tastings near you or a deeper dive into the region, Montepulciano has something at every level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Montepulciano?

Montepulciano is a sub-region located in the south of Tuscany, Italy.

How to reach wineries in Montepulciano?

Located in Perugia, Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi - Umbria International Airport (PEG) is the main airport near, from where you can easily start your exploration of wineries in Montepulciano. If you plan the traveling by car, Montepulciano town is a great starting point to discover wineries in the region.

What is the best season to visit wineries in Montepulciano?

Montepulciano is gorgeous and alive all year round, but the best time to visit wineries in Montepulciano is autumn. Starting from the end of August through the beginning of September, temperatures drop a little and tourist spots in the region become less crowded. Plus, the harvesting season starts in autumn, and most wineries will be focused on showing you the harvesting process.
Spring can be another good season to go to wineries in Montepulciano when vineyards are all green and the temperature is still not as hot as in summer.

What do wineries in Montepulciano offer?

Wineries in Montepulciano offer numerous facilities such as kid activities, reduced mobile access, bus parking for groups of tourists and most of them allow them to have a pet. Some of the wineries provide accommodation and restaurant services too.

The most common grape varieties and style of wines in Montepulciano

Montepulciano is famous for its various red wines. On the one hand, they produce aged, structured, rich wines, and on the other – light, young, fruity.
These are the most commonly planted grape varties in Montepulciano:
Red varieties: Sangiovese, Mammolo, Merlot, Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon
White varieties: Malvasia, Grecetto, Trebbiano Toscano

What are the most popular wineries to visit in Montepulciano?

These are the most popular wineries to visit in Montepulciano:

Which wineries in Montepulciano produce organic wines?

These wineries in Montepulciano produce organic wines: