Historic Castle Courtyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting at Castel Pietraio in Chianti

Monteriggioni
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Min 2, Max 10
English, Italiano
Cancel Free: 1 Day Prior

Here is what's in store for you

Your visit to Castel Pietraio begins in the open-air medieval courtyard, where you will be welcomed by the owner or a member of their family. They will guide you through the history of the castle, which dates back to the 11th century, and into the historic cellar. Here, 19th-century winemaking tools illustrate how wine was once produced and how those traditional practices have evolved with modern technology, while still preserving the authentic character of the estate's wines.

The experience concludes with a guided tasting. If the weather is good, the tasting is held on the panoramic terrace overlooking the Chianti hills; otherwise, it takes place inside the estate's Agribar. You will taste three wines: a Chardonnay, a Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, and a Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva DOCG. You can also choose to add a platter of local products to your tasting, featuring prosciutto, capocollo, Finocchiona DOP, and both fresh and aged Pecorino di Pienza.

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You can choose from the following options:

Historic Castle Courtyard, Cellar Tour with Tasting of 3 Wines and Cheese and Charcuterie platter

What's Included

  • Guided tour of the medieval castle courtyard and historic cellar
  • Guided tasting of 3 wines (1 white and 2 reds)

What's not included

  • Platter of local cheeses and cured meats (available as an add-on)
  • Soft drinks

Where we are and how to reach us

Upon arrival, follow the signs for Castel Pietraio Wineresort. You can leave your car in the reserved parking area and then follow the signs on foot to the Reception.

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Booking details and conditions

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All ages welcome

Frequently Asked Questions

The price for adults starts at €40 per person, depending on the option you choose.
There are also reduced rates for:
- Children (0-12): Free
- Youth (13-17): €29
Standard Tour, Tasting and Cheese and Charcuterie platter
€40 €60

Prices are per adult. Reduced rates, where offered, are listed above.

One of the wines named for this experience is Chianti. The grape variety behind the wines tasted in this experience is Chardonnay.
It is a good fit for Couples and Families. It can host small groups and medium-sized groups.
It takes place in Monteriggioni, in Tuscany (Italy). It is in the Chianti wine area.
This experience is for 2 to 10 guests.
Small pets are welcome, but larger animals are not permitted. Please check with the provider for specific size restrictions after the booking.
If the weather is bad, this experience is moved indoors and still takes place.
The languages available for this amazing experience are: English and Italiano. You can choose one of these languages during the booking process.
About 1 Hour 30 Minutes
You can cancel for free until 1 Day Prior
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User Reviews (2)

Francesca
2 years on Winedering
· August 1, 2024
Fantastic visit and excellent wines
We had a beautiful experience: the host led us on a tour of the small medieval village with kindness and expertise and showed us the cellar and the process of making his wine, totally natural, with passion and professionalism. For the tasting, a fantastic Chardonnay, a Chianti, and a Merlot, all three really good, paired with a platter of excellent products. Highly recommended for those who want to discover a world where people still put their heart into it
Everything was perfect
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Reply from Castel Pietraio
Leggere le vostre parole ci riempie davvero di gioia!
Siamo profondamente felici che abbiate vissuto un’esperienza così bella a Castel Pietraio e che abbiate percepito l’anima del nostro piccolo borgo medievale. Per noi non si tratta solo di una visita o di una degustazione, ma della condivisione di una storia di famiglia, di un territorio e di un lavoro che portiamo avanti ogni giorno con dedizione, rispetto per la natura e amore autentico per il vino.
Sapere che avete apprezzato la visita alla corte, alla cantina e al nostro processo di vinificazione naturale, così come i vini in degustazione: dallo Chardonnay "SINDRADA" al Chianti fino al Merlot "ALBERTUS" , ci rende immensamente orgogliosi. E ci fa altrettanto piacere che il tagliere con i prodotti del territorio abbia completato al meglio l’esperienza.
Il vostro “consigliatissimo” e quel “tutto perfetto” sono per noi la soddisfazione più grande e la conferma che il cuore che mettiamo in ciò che facciamo arriva davvero ai nostri ospiti.
Vi aspettiamo con entusiasmo per un nuovo brindisi insieme!
Nancy
2 years on Winedering
· June 14, 2024
Great experience!
We had a great time at Castel Pietraio. When we arrived we started with a guided tour of the winery. Our guide, Catarina was very knowledgeable and passionate about their product!

We then tasted three wines on the veranda. It was well-paced. We didn't feel rushed or delayed.
The only thing I might suggest is to offer some nibbles to pair with the wine. They did offer potato chips, but could amp that up a bit.
Reply from Castel Pietraio
Dear Nancy,
We sincerely thank you for sharing your experience and for the wonderful review.
It was a true pleasure for Caterina to show you around the family property and to share with you the commitment and passion we all put into our work every day. Knowing that you enjoyed the guided tour and tasting at the foot of the tower makes us particularly proud.
We also thank you for your suggestion regarding wine pairings. In addition to appetizers, you can always order a platter of local cured meats and cheeses, carefully selected to best showcase our wines and offer an even more complete experience.
We hope to welcome you back to Castel Pietraio for another pleasant occasion together.

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