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Tuscany Wine Country: Chianti Classico, Brunello & Beyond

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The route

12 stops·5 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 cafe · 1 hotel · 2 activities · 1 shop

1. 01

   WineryToscana

   Antinori nel Chianti Classico

   Italy's most storied wine dynasty pours Tignanello and Chianti Classico Riserva in a stunning modern cellar overlooking their vineyards.

2. 02

   Restaurant

   Badia a Passignano

   Michelin stars, medieval monks, and Antinori's Chianti Classico wines converge in this refined Tuscan dining experience.

3. 03

   WineryToscana

   Castello di Verrazzano

   Historic Chianti estate tied to explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, serving excellent Chianti Classico with cellar and garden tours.

4. 04

   Activity

   Greve in Chianti

   Browse local wines, oils, and cheeses in Greve's triangular piazza, the charming heart of Chianti Classico wine country.

5. 05

   Shop

   Enoteca Falorni

   Greve's most storied wine shop stocks hundreds of Tuscan labels and lets you taste whatever strikes your fancy via their self-service machine.

6. 06

   WineryToscana

   Castello Banfi

   Sprawling across nearly 7,000 acres near Montalcino, this medieval castle estate makes some of Tuscany's most celebrated Brunello wines.

7. 07

   Restaurant

   Ristorante La Taverna dei Barbi

   Estate-attached taverna dishing out gutsy Sienese pasta and wild boar to wash down with their own Brunello di Montalcino.

8. 08

   WineryToscana

   Fattoria dei Barbi

   Montalcino's venerable Barbi family has been crafting Brunello since the 1800s, and their scenic cantina welcomes you for tours and tastings.

9. 09

   Activity

   Montalcino Town & Fortress

   Wander medieval cobblestone streets, explore a 14th-century fortress enoteca, and soak in Val d'Orcia views from this hilltop gem.

10. 10

    Hotel

    Hotel Castello di Casole

    Sleep like nobility in a restored 10th-century castle with spa, fine dining, and endless Tuscan views.

11. 11

    WineryToscana

    Avignonesi

    Montepulciano's biodynamic maestros pour legendary Vino Nobile and some of Tuscany's most coveted Vin Santo.

12. 12

    Cafe

    Caffè Poliziano

    Linger over espresso and pastries at this 1868 Art Nouveau café, soaking in Montepulciano's Renaissance charm.