De’ Ricci Cantine Storiche

A visit to De’ Ricci descends below Via Ricci into a historic cellar the winery calls the “Cathedral of Wine”. It is more than an impromptu tasting in a shop: the guided route connects underground architecture, the estate’s work and a selection of its wines, from Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG to IGT labels. The winery also offers lunch at its Fontecornino estate outside the centre. That is a different experience, with a different address and price, from the Via Ricci cellar tour.

The advertised basic format lasts 75 minutes and lets you choose three wines for €20 or six for €30, with a small sample of local food. A reservation becomes valid only when the winery confirms it. Google reviews gathered by Wanderlog praise the guides’ and sommeliers’ explanations, the excavated rooms and the connection between wine and history; some visitors warn that there may be no space without booking. The rating in this listing belongs to De’ Ricci Cantine Storiche, not a similarly named winery or Tripadvisor.

The official address is Via Ricci 13. The estate lists several daily slots and asks guests to mention allergies or vegetarian and vegan diets when booking. Its main entrance has a ninety-step staircase, but it advertises a second street-level entrance without steps. Anyone who needs that entrance should arrange it in advance and confirm the route available to them. For travellers who want a structured explanation and know when they will be in Montepulciano, De’ Ricci offers a clear programme; check price, language and availability for your day.