My experience at Fattoria di Montemaggio was one of my favorite experiences in all of Chianti. My…read morehusband and I hired a driver for the day to take us to a few wineries. The first winery we went to that day was Fattoria di Montemaggio. I'm so glad we hired the driver to go there. It was up on a hill off a gravel and dirt road in the far reaches of Radda in Chianti. Had we tried to drive there on our own, I think we may have given up, thinking we had gone the wrong way. However, on the way there, we saw beautiful view after beautiful view. Then we arrived and the views were even more stunning. Once we began the tour, we were joined by another couple (happenstance, also Americans) and our tour guide, an intern from the University of Florence who was very knowledgeable about winemaking in Chianti. We walked around the beautiful vista points, and through the vineyards. We saw hills, grapes, olives, and roses. This tour and wine tasting was beyond informative. I honestly learned so much about the region. It was really interesting. Our tour guide was very personable and the whole experience was enjoyable. We tried several wines and a grappa in the middle of an olive grove sitting in a lovely picnic area. In true Italian style, we were given a plate with salami, pecorino cheeses, bread and olive oil to taste along with the wine. We truly had an amazing morning of wine (yes, it is always 5 o'clock in Chianti) and I would truly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Chianti. Yes, it is a bit treacherous, so a driver is a good move.

Off the beaten path, follow the instructions on their website (gps took us the wrong way). The wine…read moretasting typically is 2 hours but we were short on time so they modified for us. Scenery is beautiful, wines were really good - they had a surprisingly great Chardonnay and of course great Chiantis. The gate was closed when we arrived but you just use the call box and they buzz you in. Great experience :)

Beautiful winery on a beautiful property with some really nice staff! We enjoyed a lunch wine…read moretasting here, and the wines were really interesting and well thought out. The food was amazing, between 3 of us we tried 3 different dishes and loved them all, along with the apps and cheeses. The wines were good as well, paired well with the food, but the food was certainly the standout. The view was beautiful as well, on a sunny patio overlooking the Tuscan hills. We brought our baby as well and they were very welcoming, we had no issues during our experience. Highly recommend for lunch!!

The most incredible wine tasting experience that I have ever had ! The hospitality is so warm. I…read morelove that it is a family owned winery and members of the family actively run the business. The wines themselves are fantastic. They have a diverse range of vintages to fit every palette. The lunch is just as delicious as the wines ! Be sure to save room for grappa.

Visited as part of a larger tour…read more The staff was friendly and helpful. The tour provided of the wine-making facilities was fairly perfunctory. The main point of interest is the wine that they age in terracotta containers, vs. wooden barrels. The wine tasting (and olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting) were very good, and we ended up ordering several bottles of wine shipped home (and skipped dinner out that night). In short, a stop definitely worth it.

We stopped here on a Tuscany wine tour and had a wonderful time. The host was so friendly and…read morepersonable and welcoming to our whole group! We tried 3 of their wines, we enjoyed the rose wine, the other two that were poured were decent but not great. We had some cheese with their aged balsamic as well and it was very good! We enjoyed our stop here and the friendly staff here!

We enjoyed our tour of Fontodi. We were able to sample 5 of their wines and go on a tour of the…read moregrounds. The coolest part was seeing their innovation of storing wine in terracotta pots and seeing their production line. We were able to see their packing and shipping room and them labeling the bottles. If you want to go for a tour, you must make a reservation first.

This review is for wine tasting only. We came here as part…read moreof our tour to Sienna and then wine tasting dinner in Chianti. Unfortunately, we got to the vineyard after sunset so we did not get to enjoy the scenery nor check out their grapes and vineyard. For the wine tasting and dinner, the wine and pairing food is excellent. We got a brief introduction of Italian wines, grapes, DOC and DOCG quality control. For welcome and aperitif, we had Pinot grigio. It is slight sweet, light, fruity and refreshing. Cheese and aged meat plates were served with their balsamic oil, olive oil with chilly and truffle, paired with Rosa Rosae 2015. Rosa Rosae is dry, more tannic than their Pinot Grigio, fruity taste. Pasta dish was paired with Chianti Classico 2015. Pasta was very al dente. Chianti classico is dry, medium bodied, tannic. I don't know much about wine but everyone at my table seemed to enjoy it. Pig carre cooked with desert wine and salad with their olive oil paired with Chianti Classico Riserva 2015. I generally don't like pork but this is cooked perfectly and not gamy. As far as pork goes, it is pretty tasty. By this time, we were all tipsy and happy... so everything was great! For desert, we had cantuccinni paired with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico. We dipped cantuccini (biscotti) in the sweet wine. It was delicious! Overall, everyone in our group enjoyed the dinner and wine. The food and wine portion was very generous! I would definitely come back here to check out their vineyard. They also provide farm stay via their website.

My husband and I had the most amazing trip to Tenuta del Palagio last week! The wine tour started…read morewith an in-depth class on wine and the wine making process and was followed by a 5 course meal which included several delicious cheeses and preserves, bruschetta with different spreads, lemon AND truffle olive oil made at the winery, a large plate of different meats, ravioli with pesto, a few slices of roasted pork with roasted potatoes, and tiramisu. All of it was INCREDIBLE! This meal was served with 10 different wines and at the end we got to try their grappa and limoncello. We bought so many bottles of wine, limoncello, and grappa to take home - they were all so wonderful. Simone and Manuela were both so extremely helpful in assisting us with transportation from the historic district and very communicative during the booking process. You can tell they are passionate about their craft! I definitely recommend this for couples, families, and any large group looking to have a relaxing and fun time in Tuscany! Grazie to Manuela and Simone for hosting us!

My husband and I were on our 10th wedding anniversary and spent the day with David and Tuscan Wine…read moreDog. What a lovely day it was. I actually think we were probably the last couple to enjoy this beautiful space before Covid & Shelter in place occurred. We had a grand tour of the magical land, got to taste from the barrel in the cave and we dined on delicious local treats made by David. I still make the cannelini bean salad we had that day. You can probably tell but I shared a special day with Tuscanwinedog, he's lovely dog. Last but not least, was the delicious wine accompanied by the great conversation, I could have drank more, more & more! Thank you, we can't wait return and visit again. Cheers, Rae & Garrett Mill Valley, CA

This is definitely the best (and tastiest) wine tasting we ever attended. We booked the tour and…read moretasting and definitely enjoyed the behind scenes look at this family run winery. David was an amazing guide and during the tour did a fantastic job of sharing the history of the winery. The actual tasting and the accompanying snacks were wonderful. We can away with 3 bottles of wine and we plan to order more when we get home. Meeting Suleiman, the famed Tuscan wine dog was also a treat.

Were able to snag an outside table walk in but certainly they fill up quickly and a reservation…read moreprobably would have been better. We grabbed a bottle of wine on a warmer June afternoon after a day of exploring, which was definitely refreshing. The location isn't much as it overlooks a pretty bare piazza. The service can be a bit on the slower side, especially when I walked in and tried to get the bill. But still if you're able to get a table it's a pretty quaint wine bar. It seemed like they had some flights/tastings, which would have been an interesting option.

Title: Great wine selection, but disappointing service from our server Noemi…read moreWe visited Enoteca Pitti Gola because it was recommended by Wine Spectator, and the wine list truly is impressive -- an extensive and well-curated selection of Italian wines. We were two couples and went for some wine and light snacks. When we arrived, there wasn't a table available for four, so we had to sit separately. Once a table behind our friends became available, we asked to move so we could sit closer together, but our server, Noemi, wasn't very accommodating and seemed somewhat annoyed by the request. We mentioned that we wanted to share a few dishes and asked about portion sizes, but Noemi didn't explain things clearly and wasn't very friendly. She insisted the plates weren't meant for sharing, which turned out not to be true. The wine itself was excellent, and the snacks were good -- but the overall service from Noemi felt unfriendly and not very customer-oriented. I'd still recommend the place if you're interested in trying great Italian wines, but be aware that the service experience may not match the quality of the wine.

This is a definite modern version of winetasting you pay for a card you can get a one Euro pour or…read morea two euro pour and a 3 euro pour I felt it was a little pricey but it was a lot of fun trying all kinds of different wines and we got a little tiny balcony on the side and we got a pretty amazing view and we were pretty happy sipping away for a fairly good amount of time A great day in San Gimignano

Leaving three stars for the views and location only. The young man at the front was not too…read morefriendly and didn't seem too interested in helping. The pours are very small, almost what you'd get at a wine tasting pour. I was looking forward to this place, so a bit disappointing.