The Best Vineyards to Visit in Tuscany
by Cindi Sutter, Founder & Editor Spirited Table® - Collected by Sandra Ramani , AFAR Contributor
Chianti, Brunello, Super Tuscan, Vino Nobile, Vin Santo, Vernaccia—the list of famous Tuscan wines is as long as the region's winemaking heritage is proud. In addition to enjoying the homegrown vintages at restaurants and enoteche across the region, it's a must to visit one of its many working wineries, where you'll learn about the process, sample estate-made wines and olive oils, and wander through lush vineyards—or, in some cases, fly over them in a hot-air balloon. Many of the wineries have been owned by the same families for centuries, so you'll also get to visit historic homes and learn about Tuscany's deep ties to the grape.
Cantina Antinori nel Chianti Classico
Via Cassia per Siena, 133, 50026 Bargino FI, Italy
Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the Florentine Winemakers Guild in 1385—and his descendants have been in the business ever since. Today, the company is overseen by Marchese Piero Antinori—the 25th generation of the titled family—and... CLICK MORE DETAILS
Tenuta Castiglioni - Frescobaldi
Via Castiglioni, 56, 50025 Montespertoli FI, Italy
The Frescobaldi name has deep roots in Tuscany, with a lineage that goes back over 1000 years. The clan first made their fortune as bankers during the medieval period, serving as treasurers to the English crown; they also put their wealth to good...
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Castello Banfi il Borgo
Castello di Poggio alle Mura, 53024 Montalcino SI, Italy
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May 09 - May 10For nearly three centuries, workers serving the nobility at Castello Banfi in Tuscany lived in a small hamlet within the castle grounds. In 2007, however, the stone houses within their tiny village were completely renovated under the direction of...
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Barone Ricasoli
Località Madonna a Brolio, 53013 Gaiole In Chianti SI, Italy
If you’re a fan of Chianti—or Italian wine in general—this is sacred ground. Winemaking has been in the Ricasoli family for centuries (some say this is the oldest winery in Italy, and one of the oldest in the world), and it was the 19th-century...
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