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Anteprima del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Trip Planning Guide

Montepulciano, Italy

February
When
€20–€35
Entry
6 days
Suggested trip
Florence
Nearest airport

Going to Anteprima del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano?

The annual preview tasting of the new Vino Nobile vintage, held in the historic Fortezza di Montepulciano. Producers present their latest releases to press and public, offering a rare chance to taste the full range of this prestigious Sangiovese-based appellation in its stunning hilltop home.

Your trip blueprint

1
Arrive a day early
Settle in and visit a local producer before the crowds arrive — fly into Florence Peretola Airport (FLR).
2
Festival (3 days)
Mid-February, three days. Best for collectors and wine-enthusiasts.
3
Extend into the region (2 days)
Tuscany has 452 mapped wineries — add 2 days to explore at your own pace.
Insider tip

Book a private tasting with Avignonesi or Poliziano the day before—they'll show you barrel samples and explain terroir nuances you won't discover in the crowded Fortezza. The Montepulciano hilltop setting also means excellent Vino di Montepulciano (the lighter DOCG version) producers often get overlooked; prioritize those.

About Tuscany

Tuscany is Italy's most iconic wine region — a landscape of cypress-lined hilltops, medieval villages, and ancient wine estates. Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscans have made this region world-famous.

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Festival info: www.consorziovinonobile.it