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!!!

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.

The price tag is a big hefty, but a wine tour with Tuscany Private Tours is oh so worth it…read more I was staying in the Castellina area of Chianti and was having a lot of trouble finding a company that would provide a private transfer to and from the hotel. Most tours leave from the Florence / Siena area, or have you meet them right at the winery. My feeling was that if I was spending a few days in Tuscany I wanted at least one day of not having to worry about driving to and from wineries. Thankfully we found Tuscany Private Tours and all was good. It is an extra 40 euro to add pick up and drop off at the hotel. But if you are going to all the trouble to arrange a private tour it would be the worst to have to drive 15-20 minutes to actually get to the tour. So again, you can really alleviate all driving with this if you want to. We took the 'Safari Tour' -- basically like a regular wine tour, except you get to cruise around in a super cool land rover. Our guide Paolo was awesome. He was super friendly and knowledgeable of wine and the area, and was overall just a really cool person to spend the day with. You visit three different wineries, tastings included at each and also have an included homemade winery lunch at your last stop. I liked that all three wineries have very different vibes. Our guide also mentioned that he chooses to do this on purpose. First stop -- a big commercial winery. Very cool to tour their production facility and then compare that to a production facility at a much smaller winery. Second Stop -- more of an urban experience. We visited a tasting room on the main street in Castellina. Paolo explained that he purposely takes people to this winery because it is one of the oldest in the area. After visiting several wineries in the rolling hills it was cool to also check one out in more of an industrial setting. Third Stop -- by far the best! Paolo took us to a very small winery. So small, that you'd probably only be able to find them if you have a tour guide that is friends with their family (ahem, Paolo). The grounds were absolutely gorgeous -- insane views of the Tuscan hills and gorgeous plants and greenery everywhere. We enjoyed a fantastic multi-course lunch -- pasta (of course), assorted crostinis, cheeses, meats and dessert. Because it's lunch (and maybe because it's the last stop?) we also had way more wine than just a taste. I'm here for it. If you want to try all wines before deciding which bottle to buy, they have every bottle available at the Tuscany Private Tour office. Tips for the tastings are included, but tips for your guide aren't, so be sure to bring some cash. Long review, but in short -- if you are not staying in the city and want to wine tour without worrying about driving then just do this. It's pricey but worth it for an incredible day. We will truly remember it forever.

Awesome wine tour! We had the best tour guide/driver GAIA! She was so sweet and we had the best…read moretime at all 3 wineries. We tasted a good mix of Chianti, Rosé, White blends, vin Santo (dessert wine), and a new fav Vermentino wines which you definitely can't find in the states! Ended the tour at a family farm house/ winery. We had a delicious farm to table lunch with limoncello and tiramisu to top it off. At the end of the tour you can "make your own box" of wines from each winery and ship it right to your house! Overall, excellent experience with the best views of Toscana, would def recommend to anyone looking for a private wine tour!

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 wonderful time on our honeymoon exploring different vineyards and tasting incredible wines…read morewith Alexandra. It was an unforgettable experience.

We had a private Brunello wine tasting with a sommelier and it was fantastic. They brought the…read morewines to our rented villa, we provided the food pairing. It was educational and fun. Alexandra and her knowledgable associates are highly recommended.

Wow. One of the most beautiful places on the planet. We were in the area to go to another winery…read morebut they were closed because it was the off season but we saw their sign and decided to give it a try. We met the owner who spoke very little English but his beautiful and brilliant daughter helped us bridge the language gap for the tasting. The wine was exceptional and we bought two bottles at a very reasonable price. This is a authentic small winery for the true Italian family experience. Don't miss this gem if you are in the area.

Thanks to Jacqueline and her review we found ourselves driving down one of the most beautiful…read moreplaces I have ever seen on our way to TanaGatta. We were welcomed right away by Susana, the owner, who led us to the cantina. After a very warm welcome she led my wife and I down to the winery. Since this was our first time ever in a winery she explained the whole process in italian while my wife translated for me. It is inspiring to meet people with passion and love for what they do like the owners of this place. She offered us cheese and cold cuts while we tried the delicious wine and amazing olive oil. Needless to say we walked away with bottles of each but never felt pressured to buy, even though who wouldn't after trying their wonderful products. Do yourself a favor and make the drive, the city center is not that far away and you will fall in love with the place.

Tuscany My Way is more than a lavish, luxurious, multi day/city adventurous experience set at the…read morebase of the town of Montepulciano, sipping world class wine, eating world class scrumptious food, and absorbing the Italian culture....no it is much more than this. In a word it's love. Our hosts, Georgio and Simon love where they are and how they live in this amazing place and there is no better expression to describe how they go about folding their guests into their paradise and it is, simply said, with Love. Thank you from the whole of our hearts, our vacation spent with you Georgio and Simon is one we will never forget. I just don't know how it could have been any better. The Stay: Amazing Villa The Food: Multi Course Perfection The Vacation: Multiple Days - We went from Florence, to Tuscany, to Amalfi...and many places in between The Wine: Over the top! The Experience: Never a dull moment! The Hosts: Fit for Royalty

We spent 10 days on a "Tuscany My Way" tour hosted by Georgio and Simon. We were a group of about…read more22 members of an Oregon winery. I was very impressed by the beautiful villa and its proximity to town and by the organization of the excursions. Our room was large with amazing views from the windows. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and there is a lovely shared patio outside overlooking a wonderful outdoor pool and the famous tuscan landscape. Our group dinners in the villa were prepared by a local chef on site and included wine brought personally by local wine makers. This trip is a great value and definitely one I would do again.

Very nice place to spend an hour! Their tasting room is small, intimate, like tasting in someone's…read morehome. Do not come here with a very large group. Their cellars are beautiful, definitely go on a tour of the vineyard. They have both red and white wines, their reds are very deep and flavorful and rich. Their staff are very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.

Too many wine tours are a chance to slam some vertical pours down your throat and loosen up your…read morecredit card to pay retail prices for wholesale bottles on premises. Although we paid 12 euro each for the private tour, Nicco (sp) took us through every phase of the winemaking process from initial crush to fermentation to aging in oak barrels to bottling and through it all we came away with an appreciation for the spirit of the place as well as the nice tasting room with a view. Low key and organic great wines. Highly recommend it.

We visited the place twice in 1 week and I had to restrain myself. Flipping through the menu will…read moremake you hungry and greedy. It's now my favorite restaurant in Montefollonico.

At the wine tasting we tried five different wines and my favrite one was the ...., along with the…read morewine tasting we were listening to Andrea's anecdotes and all the details of each single bottle we tried. At the table they had some cold cuts and I love those so much, specially from Italy, the cheese was melting in my mouth, the hams and salami were simply perfect to my palate! You can get their wines and book wine tasting too on their website, in person or calling, I really recommend it, you will learn, enjoy, and feel like if you were home!

Great old underground winery with a great selection of Montepulciano style wines. Staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. Was able to get a case shipped home for a reasonable price.