Wine Tasting and Tour of The Most Beautiful Cellar in the World: A Voyage in Time
4.8
193 Ratings
Montepulciano

Journeying to this Cellar is like stepping back in time. It embodies the bounty of the beautiful Tuscan soil - wine. This wine, deeply revered and cherished, was joyously drank and tended to with enthusiasm and resolve by our forebears, the Etruscans, several centuries before the Christian era.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Via Ricci, 13 - Adhering to the tradition of producing exceptional red wines, and following the guidelines for aging in wooden containers, this location boasts an array of large Slavonian oak casks, meticulously maintained, housing thousands of hectoliters of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, alongside numerous tonneaux and barriques crafted from premium French oak.

In the other sections of the age-old wine cellar, one is gradually ushered into the subterranean layers of soft tufa stone, leading to dimly lit, evocative tunnel pathways where fossils have been unearthed, indicating the cellar’s ancient past.

What's Included
  • Wine tasting session
  • Savor bruschetta with fine extra virgin olive oil
  • Guided cellar tour
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Meal Options
  • Wine Tasting - 6 wines DOC and DOCG di Montepulciano: usually a Supertuscan, Nobile, Nobile Riserva;
  • Food Tasting - bruschetta with extra-virgin olive oil
Additional Information
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • The cellar is located in the center of Montepulciano, a no-car zone. Recommended parking lots: “Parking S. Donato” or “Parking P8”
Location
Via Ricci, 13
Via Ricci
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Greg95ita
Apr 3, 2024
Friendliness and attention - Excellent winery, very interesting guided tour, the owner is kind and attentive to detail. I very highly recommend going there.
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189gilp
Apr 2, 2024
Amazing place - Top experience, with someone who clearly knew what he was saying, not only focused on the wines but also on the history, I recommend the place and Montepulciano.
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Ady_o
Mar 30, 2024
It’s a must! - My visit to the de Ricci wine cellar in Montepulciano was nothing short of amazing. The tour offered a captivating glimpse into the world of local red wines, including the renowned Vino Nobile, Sor’Aldo, and Severo. Each wine presented during the tasting was simply exquisite, offering a true taste of the region's rich heritage and unparalleled craftsmanship. I left utterly impressed by the experience and with a newfound appreciation for the artistry behind these exceptional reds. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an unforgettable wine adventure in Montepulciano.
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H5785tyjerrys
Mar 28, 2024
Historic wine cellar - Entertaining story of survival behind this historic wine cellar, told well by the tour guide, a sommelier. The wine tasting afterwards was informative and delicious.
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E8969kbandreac
Dec 2, 2023
Spectacular - Spectacular experience, a true cathedral of wine. Crazy good if you also listen to Andre Ino's music. Because Andre Ino only loves good wine.
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Robyn_p
Nov 30, 2023
Family friendly & informative. - Tour guide/sommelier was friendly, funny and interesting. Followed by a great wine tasting with generous pours and a delicious cheese/meat platter. ( Just no recommended chocolate to go with the 1 wine 😜 ). Definitely do this tour if you visit Montepulciano.
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Gabrielamj6991ga
Nov 28, 2023
Excellent experience! - The tour is very interesting and the wines are incredible. It's a class about local history and wine.
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H3262vvrickm
Nov 18, 2023
De’Ricci Wine Cellars - We loved this cellar and the guide made it a lot of fun. We had a party of 5 and there were about 20 total.
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Paradise767659
Nov 16, 2023
Perfect idea for wine and company lovers!!! - Excellent wine and very kind staff. As a couple or with friends it is nice to do both a tasting and a visit to one of the most important wineries in Montepulciano.
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Patrick_k
Mar 31, 2024
Not comparable or worthwhile - The tour was relatively short and the tasting was small pouring. The charcuterie was tasty and the wine was good however there are other wineries in Montepulciano which offer free tour and tastings with similar quality, amount and information. Dia Ricci has an interesting history but the cellar and experience is comparable to the other free experiences here. Moreover you can get on the tour for €25 on the door so no point prepaying (especially as it cost us more than this!!) There was around 28 people in our tour and tasting but this page says small groups. We had a free tour and tasting in Ercolani (their cellar is MASSIVE!) and there was just 4 people total at this experience. Talosa also offered similar experience for free - there are many other signs in town offering same experience I would not recommend or book this as it presents no additional value, if you want to go to Dia Ricci just pay on the door its cheaper.
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