Italy
Tuscany
Rolling hills, cypress trees, and Italy's greatest wines
452
Mapped wineries
September
Best month
EUR 180
Mid-range/day
5
Sub-regions
Tuscany is Italy's most iconic wine region — a landscape of cypress-lined hilltops, medieval villages, and ancient wine estates. Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscans have made this region world-famous. 452 GPS-mapped wineries in our database. Note: the DB area value is "Toscana" (Italian spelling — case-sensitive).
Highlights
- ★Chianti Classico heartland between Florence and Siena
- ★Brunello di Montalcino — Italy's most age-worthy red
- ★Super Tuscans: Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Tignanello
- ★Bolgheri coast — cool maritime wines
- ★UNESCO hill towns: San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza
Wine Styles
Chianti Classico
Sangiovese, tart cherry, earthy, food-perfect
Brunello di Montalcino
powerful, needs 10+ years, beef and game
Super Tuscans
Cabernet/Merlot/Syrah blends, international style
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
crisp white, Italy's first DOC
Vin Santo
amber dessert wine, served with cantucci
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Must-Visit Wineries
Antinori nel Chianti Classico
Stunning modern architecture buried in hillside, iconic estate
Castello di Brolio (Ricasoli)
Birthplace of modern Chianti, stunning castle views
Biondi-Santi
The original Brunello estate, legendary wines
Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido)
By appointment, the Super Tuscan that changed Italian wine
Fonterutoli (Mazzei)
Excellent visitor experience, beautiful medieval village estate
Sub-Regions
Chianti Classico
Between Florence and Siena, Sangiovese, Gallo Nero label
Montalcino
Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, powerful age-worthy reds
Montepulciano
Vino Nobile, elegant Sangiovese, beautiful hilltop town
Bolgheri
Coast road, Super Tuscans, Sassicaia, Ornellaia
San Gimignano
Vernaccia white wine, tower town tourist favourite
Getting There
Fly to Florence (FLR) or Pisa (PSA). Fast train from Rome to Florence (1.5hrs). Car essential once in region.
Getting Around
Car essential — the best estates are on hilltop roads. E-bikes excellent for Chianti Classico day trips from Greve.
Food Scene
Bistecca Fiorentina, wild boar pasta, pecorino, truffle. Osteria Francescana (Massimo Bottura) in Modena nearby. Countless agriturismos with estate-grown food and wine.
Climate
Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild winters. Harvest early September to mid-October.
Itinerary Tips
- 1.Base yourself in Greve in Chianti for Chianti Classico day trips
- 2.Montalcino deserves its own 2-night stay — don't rush it
- 3.Buy the Chianti Classico Annuario for estate maps and tasting room hours
- 4.Harvest season (Sept–Oct) — many estates host vendemmia (harvest) experiences
- 5.Enoteca Italiana in Siena is a great single-stop for trying many producers
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