TASTING ROOM: There is a beautiful showroom with marble that…read moreis between the vineyards and the cellar. They are open from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm. The wines are encased in upscale lit cases which displays it in a very high end way. We had an opportunity to try one of their 100 point Brunellos for free and I was not impressed. Most of their wines are over 90 point and extremely pricey and after tasting 3 additional wines, we left. We didn't bother to do the wine tour since we didn't enjoy the tasting. It was worth a visit because this was by far the most lavish tasting room we encountered in our 3 days in Tuscany.

As a white wine drinker, I have to say that Casanova di Neri offered exceptional quality of wine…read morewith thorough details provided by the staff. We were lucky to have Simona as our tasting expert. She was kind, clever, and even helped us navigate resturant options for the next few days. My husband purchased a case of a variety of Brunello blends. He's the red drinker. Thank you Simona for your courtesy and hospitality!!

Outstanding location (highest vineyard elevation in Montalcino). Beautiful views of a dormant…read morevolcano from the tasting room where we were treated to a short video of the surrounding soils and the distinct differences that the various vineyards contribute to their wines. Excellent introduction to their wines, with a spectrum of wines. The person pouring the wines was very knowledgeable about the wines and grapes. He introduced us to a rosé produced from their brunello method that was outstanding and unique. We had 6 wines shipped home.

Our tour guide here (young guy) was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable. The facility was clean,…read moreamazing and the views were fantastic. If you end up purchasing wine in the end, your tour fee gets waived, which is nice. I had some nice wine there. The area this winery is in (Montalcino) is absolutely incredible. IMO the best part of the Tuscan countryside.

I had my first brunello ever 40 years ago that was their first vintage and fell in love with the…read morestyle. Visiting was a highlight for me made even better by my tasting with Lisa, who was very informative. She has been with Banfi for 24 years. I opted for the higher end tasting, which was the correct thing to do for me. Lisa also recommended a bird identification app produced at Cornell University that is quite comprehensive. That recommendation was prompted by a question about a flurry of activity of a species related to the swallows that used to dominate San Juan Capistrano.

Went here for a VIP tour. The tour start with a lunch in their taverna. The food was amazing. We…read morehad a full four course meal with a "cheese ball" starter, pasta as prima and veal as secondi with icrecream for desert. We have a great sampling of the vines from Banfi with the meal and great service. After the meal we went on a tour of the Banfi winery and ended up with a tasting. Our guide Paul did a fantastic job. This is a major brunello provider that goes back to 15th century with beautiful views. We loved the experience.

I had a fantastic time at the Altesino winery in Montalcino. The view were gorgeous, our tour guide…read more(Ilaria) was friendly and knowledgeable, and I enjoyed the different wine tastings. I visited Italy via a group called AHI travel. They coordinated the visit with about 20 participants. The tour began with a viewing of the wine cellar, wine barrels, bottling room and ended in the tasting room, a nice lodge-like area. We were able to taste 3 wines, including their famous Brunello and my favorite, the Alte d'Altesi, and indulge in a beautiful spread of bruschetta, prosciutto, pecorina cheese and olive oil. Their olive oil was also made on the property and available for sale. I ended up purchasing a bottle of wine and small container of olive oil so I could continue to enjoy my experience when I returned to New York. Altesino's had great products and inviting hospitality. I would note, if you are visiting on your own the drive up the curvy hills could be intimidating!

We emailed to them and were told there were four types of wine tasting we could choose from. We…read morepicked the one with three types of wines at the price of 12.50 per person. When we arrived, our tour guide took us to their wine making room. She was very friendly and spoke fluent English. Unfortunately, it was a public holiday so there was nobody around the working area. Since the winery was quite small and there were only two of us, we finished the tour pretty quick. We then went on to our wine tasting areas. It was a spacious and cosy room but nothing fancy. We tried Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG & Super Tuscan IGT. We ended up buying the Brunello and Brunello Gold for 25 and 50 Euro each. She was kind enough to waive the tour and tasting fee for us.

Anyone that visits Montalcino will find themselves in wine heaven. The area is full of big…read morewineries, many of he big names like Banfi, Biondi Santi, Fanti, etc. But netled between some of these giants is one truly special place. An organic, biodynamic microwinery... Piombaia. They still make their wine the old fashioned way. Hand-selected grapes, manual wine press, bottling, etc. With a production of only around 8,000 bottles a year, it is truly a small, family operation. And the wine? Oh, the wine! From their signature Brunello to their Gatto Nero, it is all absolutely fantastic. Whatever you do, call ahead. It is not the kind of place with a manned store. This is a home, so reservations are a very good idea here.

Beautiful vineyard with inside and outside seating. Staff was friendly. Make a reservation to…read moreensure a tasting. We stopped in for only a glass. Parking is at top of hill and you walk down 100 m to tasking room.

Extremely fun experience at this winery. While it's a newer winery in the area, the 4 wines were…read moreexcellent. I highly recommend trying the wine tasting with light food. The service was above and beyond - the most friendly experience in Tuscany area so far. If you are dealing with Giada, you won't be disappointed! The views from the winery are beautiful, and provide the perfect background for a fun winery experience. The prices are very reasonable as well. Highly recommend stopping g here if you're in the area!

Phenomenal winery, and wholesome people's . If you choose to go, you're almost guaranteed a…read morefantastic experience. The homemade pasta was delicious as the wine, I bought a whole bottle to take back home. I would come again in a heart beat.

Here we met Alexis and Valentina who were absolutely delightful. They gave us a tour of the…read morewinemaking process and provided a tasting of their wines. The were both knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and clearly committed to the business of making and selling wine. The patio used for the tasting was comfortable with lovely views, tables set away from each other, and plenty of shade. This is definitely a place to stop.

This place was Magnificent! The entire staff were so accommodating and friendly. They made us feel…read morelike we were family here. The food was so delicious and fresh! Each special dish was served and we were allowed to hear the history of its creation through the families remarkable creativity. What a joy it was to be presented with such delicious treats from such Gracious Hosts. Thank You!

We had the most amazing private tasting at Acquaviva! First: the grounds of this vineyard are…read moreabsolutely gorgeous; we enjoyed wandering around and taking in all the scenery. Second, the main tasting building is absolutely lovely - all glass (for those aforementioned views) and a perfect mix of modern and traditional. Finally, the WINE! Not only was their wine absolutely delicious, but it was paired with some excellent bread, olive oil, and charcuterie to complete our tasting experience. Our host was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and it was a treat to learn about the history of these great winemakers. We loved everything so much we immediately bought bottles to take home for dinner and shipped a crate home, too. One of our favorite afternoons of our entire trip to Tuscany.

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.

The wine was tasty, but the tasting room isn't very exciting. We sat outside. Staff is friendly…read more Our Brunello wine was 5€/glass. There is plenty of parking. You take a gravel road 1.5 km to reach it. Overall, it was just ok with the atmosphere.

8 different wine tasting and tour packages are available ranging from 3 wine taste and tour to 10…read morewine tasting, a tour and a feast to finish. One of the larger producers of Brunello di Montalcino in Montalcino, Caparzo grapes are entirely grown on the premise of the estate. Started in the 1970's, the winery was bought by the current owner in the late '90s and expanded to the current production of approximately one million bottles a year. Of that, approximately 200,000 are Brunello di Montalcino. As the estate is very large there are multiple locations in which grapes are grown on the estate, however, Caparzo has one single site bottling produced every year. The tour is insightful. The technology is amazing in this state of the art facility. The wine is even better. Our tasting included eight wines from Montalcino (Caparzo owns wineries outside of Montalcino so it is possible to taste wines from other regions). The Montalcinos tasted ranged from a Rosso di Montalcino to a Riserva Brunello di Montalcino. All are excellent in their own rite. The location is spectacular - nestled in the Tuscan hills at about 300 meters above sea level. Rolling meadows and rows of grape vines. With over 250 vineyards in close proximity, Caparzo can easily be a part of a multi-site tour in one day. Go and ship some wine home to yourself. You'll enjoy it back home.