Tuscany has long been associated with stunning landscapes and some of the best Italian wines. In this enchanting landscape of rolling hills and winding roads, you will find stunning sunflower fields, ancient olive groves, medieval ruins and fantastically wild forests. And, of course, world-class wineries. Today we will take you to discover the best wineries in Tuscany!
Baron Ricasoli
The oldest winery in Italy and considered the second oldest in the world, this institution is essentially the inventor of Chianti wine as we know it. The Castello di Brolio in the heart of the Chianti Classico is an imposing castle dating back to over 900 years ago.
The imposing Castello di Brolio of the Ricasoli family opens its doors to a wide variety of experiences, cellar tastings, sophisticated tours and gourmet dinners. There is also a beautiful private house on the estate for a two night minimum stay.
Fattoria La Loggia
Just south of Florence, this Medici estate, once owned in 1427, is a complex of ancient stone buildings, walls, towers and cellars overlooking a panoramic view of the Chianti hills.
In addition to basking in the sheer beauty of this place, you can enjoy a heated seawater swimming pool, horseback riding, and tennis and golf facilities nearby. Other activities include occasional cooking classes or wine tasting and impromptu dinners in the cellar. The charming hostess Ivana personally takes care of the guests’ needs: you will feel right at home. It will soon become obvious why this is one of the best Tuscan wineries.
Fontodi
Immersed in the small town of Panzano, this organic farm boasts 30 hectares of olive groves and 80 hectares of vineyards. This beautiful winery offers the highest Tuscan hospitality and does not pay for the tasting of the wine produced here, nor does it oblige visitors to purchase a bottle. There are three guesthouses for your stay in the wine region.
Salchetto
With uninterrupted views of Tuscany’s most spectacular hill, filled with towers and spiers, this winery produces truly interesting wines. Commendable, it does it in the most ecological way, for which it received the Gambero Rosso Award for Sustainability 2014.
Visitors interested in biodynamics and sustainability should visit this unique property south-east of Siena. It is open all year for guided tours and tastings, with a cuisine that offers delicious scenes in an atmospheric restaurant with a terrace overlooking panoramic windows. Another plus: multilingual guide staff.
