Medieval Taste Lines: Vino Nobile and Pecorino Between Pienza and Montepulciano

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Medieval Taste Lines: Vino Nobile and Pecorino Between Pienza and Montepulciano

An 8-hour private tour from Firenze that pairs DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano with Pienza’s famous pecorino, including tastings and a Tuscan farm lunch.

Medieval Taste Lines: Vino Nobile and Pecorino Between Pienza and Montepulciano.

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Location
Firenze
Operator
De Gustibus Tours
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Embark on an intimate, full-day journey through two of Tuscany’s medieval jewels — Pienza and Montepulciano — sampling the region’s signature products: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the DOP Pecorino di Pienza, with a farm-to-table Tuscan lunch and visits to small, family-run producers.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE WINE

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Tasting

An afternoon stop in the Montepulciano area visits a boutique, family-run winery to taste Vino Nobile — the region’s Sangiovese-based DOCG red — and to learn how local families make and share their wines.

THE CHEESE

Pecorino di Pienza at an Organic Farm

Explore a working organic farm producing DOP Pecorino di Pienza: observe production methods and taste the cheese during a Tuscan lunch built around farm products.

THE SETTING

Medieval Towns and Local Life

Walk the streets of Pienza — a UNESCO World Heritage site — and move through rural lanes to family estates, where visits are intended to be genuine cultural exchanges rather than quick commercial stops.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

Over eight hours you move from cobbled hilltop streets into pastoral farmyards: a morning in Pienza, a long, convivial lunch at an organic farm where cheese production is explained, then an afternoon in the Montepulciano area with a boutique-winery visit and guided tastings — all designed as private, small-group encounters with local producers.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this private tasting tour suits — and where to be cautious.

1
Food & Cheese LoversIdeal for travelers who want hands-on insight into Pecorino di Pienza production and a farm lunch centred on local products.
2
Wine EnthusiastsA strong match for those wanting to taste and learn about Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from small, family-run producers.
3
Families with ChildrenSuitable as a private family outing, but note Italian law restricts the sale of alcohol to young people under 16; children under 16 will be served non-alcoholic beverages.
4
Travelers with Reduced MobilityParticipants with reduced mobility should notify the operator in advance so the team can attempt to accommodate needs; accessibility may be limited at some farms or historic sites.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

This is an 8-hour private tour covering Pienza, an organic farm visit with lunch, and the Montepulciano wine stop.

What to Bring

Advise the operator in advance about food intolerances or allergies and bring any personal medications; plan for a full day away from the city.

Inclusions

The tour includes wine and food tastings and a Tuscan lunch sourced from the farm.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 8 hours.

Is this a private tour?

Yes — this is a private tour and only your group will take part.

Are wine and food tastings included?

Yes. Wine and food tastings are included, and a Tuscan lunch at an organic farm is part of the visit.

Can children participate and drink wine?

Children can participate, but Italian law does not allow the sale of alcohol to young people under 16; children under 16 will be served non-alcoholic beverages.

What if I have food allergies or reduced mobility?

Notify the operator in advance about food intolerances or allergies and any reduced mobility; the operator will do their best to accommodate.

What kind of wineries and farms will we visit?

Visits focus on small, family-run, boutique producers where tastings are intended to be personal and informative rather than quick commercial stops.