Anteprima del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano — a 3-day weekend in Tuscany

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Montepulciano

   Land at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Anteprima del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. 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.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Tuscany

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Montepulciano

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Montepulciano

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Montepulciano

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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One winery worth a detour

Where to eat

Practical

Nearest airport

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)

Mid-range daily budget

~€220/day for two

Festival site

Visit official site