Our 13 Best Vineyard Picnics in Italy Worldwide

1.Vineyard Picnic with a Bottle of Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $47Our pick

At Corte Pavone Winery near Montalcino, you can pair homemade Tuscan specialties with a bottle of red, white, or rosé wine. Choose the version with a one-hour vineyard and cellar tour to learn about the winery’s Brunello Cru path, then settle into a private picnic with valley views. Vegetarian and vegan food is available by request.

“bellissima esperienza , personale molto gentile e cibo di ottima di qualità . grazie mille ❤️”

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2.Picnic Lunch at a Vineyard by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

Meet just outside Lucca train station, choose a trekking bike or e-bike, and follow a phone-based route through the Serchio river area and nearby hills. At a family-run vineyard, you’ll enjoy a picnic box, local snacks, and one glass of wine, with time to visit the cellar before cycling back.

“Great tour, lovely scenery. Mainly flat until the last couple of miles which was strenuous, we didn’t have e-bikes. We loved it, picnic was gorgeous! Well worth the money! Definitely recommend !”

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3.Montepulciano: Winery Tour, Tasting, and Vineyard Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Spend four hours at Podere Casanova Montepulciano with an English- or Italian-speaking guide. Tour the winery, cellar, and vineyard, then enjoy a picnic of meats, cheeses, bread, dessert, and a bottle of red or brut wine. Guides such as Mirko, Emanuele, and Alessandro bring winemaking to life.

“Fantastic! Tour guide was informative and personable, and the picnic baskets were full of cheese, meat, your chosen wine, water, and a dessert. Plus you can picnic wherever you’d like!”

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4.Sunset picnic in the vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

At Tenuta di Castellaro on Lipari, you settle into a reserved vineyard spot for a two-hour sunset picnic. Your basket includes local specialties from Castellaro Bistrot, bottled water, snacks, and one wine bottle per two people. Choose from four estate wines and expect panoramic views toward Alicudi, Filicudi, and Salina, with staff such as Michela, Barbara, or Giovanni helping make the evening personal.

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5.Picnic aperitif in the vineyard of an ancient trullo in Martina Franca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet Fabrizio near Martina Franca for a three-hour evening in an ancient trullo vineyard. Walk among Susumaniello vines, hear the site’s story, then choose a garden spot for local wine, burrata, focaccia, capocollo, cheeses, and other Apulian specialties as the sun sets.

“It was one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve had in Puglia. The location is breathtaking, surrounded by nature, with green fields and traditional trulli. Fabrizio welcomed us with a smile and showed us his vineyard (He’s very proud of it LOL) and the amazing trullo. We sat under a huge tree, and that’s when the magic began. A picnic with authentic food and perfect wine, other guests we quickly became friends with, and we all watched the sunset together, marveling at its stunning colors. A truly magical afternoon thank you Fabrizio, for sharing your place and your passion with us. We’ll definitely come back”

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6.self-guided bike tour + picnic in the vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

Rent a trekking bike or qualifying e-bike in Lucca, follow turn-by-turn directions over the city walls and along the river park, then pedal country lanes to a family farm. Your 3 to 4-hour private outing includes local snacks, wine, and a vineyard picnic before returning to the rental center.

“Turns out I was not ready for that long of a bicycle ride. They called us a taxi instead. They didn't have to do that. Very kind of them.”

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7.Monferrato (Asti): Wine Tour with light lunch picnic in the vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

At Tenuta Garetto in Agliano Terme, you’ll tour the winery, taste its wines, and share a light lunch picnic with wine and water among the vines. A professional sommelier leads the 90-minute experience. The group is capped at 15, English is offered, and guests must be at least 18.

“Esperienza stupenda e molto romantica. Personale veramente cordiale e alla mano. Da provare assolutamente”

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8.Monferrato: Wine Tour & Picnic in the Vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $59

Meet at Tenuta Garetto in Agliano Terme for a 1.5-hour visit led in Italian or English. Tour the cellar, learn how Piedmont wine is made, taste local bottles with a sommelier, then enjoy wine, water, bread, and local delicacies at a vineyard picnic.

“Esperienza per godere del paesaggio Patrimonio Unesco al 100%. Suggerimento: eliminare la plastica dagli imballaggi.”

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9.Winery Tour & picnic in the vineyard with a bottle of wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Meet the Corte Pavone team in Montalcino for a 2.5-hour private visit through the vines and vaulted cellar. Learn about Brunello cru vineyards, then sit down to Tuscan specialties, homemade dishes, and wine at a picnic table in the vineyard. The experience is in English and includes a bottle of wine.

“The tour was great. Very informative host and a beautiful property. The picnic after was absolutely delicious!”

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10.Picnic in the organic vineyards of Brunello

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $34Best value

Spend two relaxed hours in a private organic vineyard near Montalcino, with picnic blankets, cushions, hot homemade bread, Tuscan cured meats, cheeses, and homemade specialties. Wine is not included, so choose and pay for it separately. An English or Italian guide hosts the experience, which is especially appealing at sunset.

“Lugar belo, calmo, com excelente atendimento e piquenique com produtos de qualidade, saboreados com a alegria de estar nessa natureza. Nota 1.000!”

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11.Sunset Escape in Lecce: Vineyard Picnic with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

At Casina Spezzaferri near Lecce, you’ll tour a historic country house and ancient vineyards with a local guide, then settle onto blankets for a sunset picnic. Choose a premium Valle della Cupa wine, paired with Salento breads, cheeses, cured meats, preserves, vegetables, and sweets. Guides speak English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

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12.Monferrato: Garetto Wine Estate Tour and Picnic Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Spend three hours at Garetto Wine Estate with the owners, touring the cellars, tasting local wines, and enjoying a picnic basket of five Piedmontese snacks. A bottle of wine is provided for every four people, and you also receive a vineyard trekking map. Tours run in Italian or English for private groups.

“un attività bellissima e rilassante. Anche il tour in cantina”

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13.San Gimignano: Winery Visit with Picnic in Olive Grove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Spend two hours at a family-run winery near San Gimignano, beginning with a winery and olive grove visit before choosing a spot beneath the olive trees. Your basket includes wine, water, cheese, cold cuts, appetizers, pappa al pomodoro, dishes, and a blanket. Staff speak English and Italian, and vegetarian meals are available.

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