Wine is a good reason to visit Tuscany but, if it's of particular interest, where should you go to try it? Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of some of the best places to learn about, taste and fully experience wine and the culture of wine in Tuscany.
Castello di Ama is a famous winery located in the medieval Tuscan village of Ama in the middle of the Chianti wine region.
The setting is picturesque and the village, itself, is an incredibly charming collection of buildings largely dating to the 18th century and is almost entirely owned by Lorenza Sebasti and Marco Pallanti, the couple who run the winery.
Castello di Ama is a famous winery located in the medieval Tuscan village of Ama in the middle of the Chianti wine region.
The setting is picturesque and the village, itself, is an incredibly charming collection of buildings largely dating to the 18th century and is almost entirely owned by Lorenza Sebasti and Marco Pallanti, the couple who run the winery.
There they produce standout wine that regularly ranks as some of the best in the area and it is one of the main Chianti wine producing estates.
It covers 500 acres of land, 200 of which are meticulously cultivated vineyards. You can do a wine tasting tour of the estate (that must be booked in advance) that brings you to the vineyards and cellars, on a tour of the estate, villa, gardens and then a tour of the collection of contemporary art on the grounds.
This includes works by artists such as Michelangelo Pistoletto, Anish Kapoor and Louise Bourgeois. Just find a vacation rental in Chianti and spend a lovely day on this fascinating estate.
While the winery at Castello di Ama is only a few decades old, Vignamaggio is an historical wine estate that has been producing and selling wine since 1404.
It covers 500 acres of land, 200 of which are meticulously cultivated vineyards. You can do a wine tasting tour of the estate (that must be booked in advance) that brings you to the vineyards and cellars, on a tour of the estate, villa, gardens and then a tour of the collection of contemporary art on the grounds.
This includes works by artists such as Michelangelo Pistoletto, Anish Kapoor and Louise Bourgeois. Just find a vacation rental in Chianti and spend a lovely day on this fascinating estate.
While the winery at Castello di Ama is only a few decades old, Vignamaggio is an historical wine estate that has been producing and selling wine since 1404.
It is located in the hills between Greve in Chianti and Lamole, in the heart of the Chianti Classico. It is also often attributed as the birthplace of the sitter from Leonardo's Mona Lisa. The estate offers several different types of tours and you can also go on tastings to sample the famous wine and other products which are produced there. If you're a wine fan or interested in Tuscan art and history, then you need to find a luxury villa in Chianti and spend a day exploring this prestigious estate.
We have a few more picks of great wineries and wine experiences in Tuscany to mention so be sure to read on to the next article!
We have a few more picks of great wineries and wine experiences in Tuscany to mention so be sure to read on to the next article!
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