The food was amazing. Service was amazing…read more The ambiance was amazing with olive trees, a farm and the beautiful sun of Italy full of grape vines. The Bolognese was amazing. The meat sauce was perfect and with adding the extra olive delicious. Their fresh charcuterie and cheese was to die for. The service was world class and very calm.

We had an absolutely wonderful time here as a part of a Trafalgar tour. The food and wine were…read morefantastic. The setting is beautiful inside and out. We enjoyed the tour up to the vineyard. Definitely go here if you have the opportunity!

Toured this beautiful winery with my daughter and a friend who lives in Montecarlo. It was…read moreinformative, and the wine and antipasto, delicious!

We went during the High Season when most wineries required a reservation and we were able to walk…read morein and begin tasting wines. The staff couldn't be any friendlier or more accommodating. They walked us through a tasting of about 5 whites and 4 reds. Everyone in out group found a couple wines they really liked. They made shipping wine back to the US very simple and even called a local restaurant and asked them to stay open and await our arrival (which they gladly did). If you're in the area I recommend you eat there (Osteria Del Vecchio Oliva)..it's about a mile away.

We really enjoyed our visit to this little winery. Our party of 4 called an hour before we wanted…read moreto visit, and they were able to accommodate us. We did our tasting outside looking over the vineyards and country side. They offer 6 wines and you can choose to taste 4 or all 6. We chose 6 and they were all good. The woman working brought 1-2 wines at a time over to our table at a time, told us about the wines, and then left us to enjoy it. Our group's favorite was the Merlot. They also offered bread with their own olive oil, and some delicious crostini. Once we were done with our tasting, we were also offered a tour of their cellar where we learned about their winemaking process. I'd highly recommend a visit if you are in the area- it was about a 20 minute taxi from Lucca

Amazing setting. Renaldo was great. Showed up one day when they were closed but he opened up for…read moreus and we had an amazing tasting. The cab was out of this world. A must stop

This was an amazing tour and total experience! Our tour guide, representative, wine educator, etc…read morewas excellent! Her knowledge of the property, the amazing history, and wine was so very nicely portrayed in her excellent tour. The history here is stunning too. Wines were so very good that we bought a case to be shipped back home, to the states. Check on buying wine, as they price it with shipping. The property is gorgeous and historic! Highly recommend this particular winery to visit and tour when visiting the area!

I was so excited to visit Castello di Verrazzano and I'm disappointed that I did not have a…read morepositive experience. As a Black woman from the U.S., I faced poor customer service and discrimination. My tour guide, Tomaso, was rude and condescending. First, he ignored me and other people of color in my group by not speaking to us or even giving eye contact at the beginning of the tour. Second, Tomaso told me that I wasn't allowed to record videos as this was the owner's rule and he demanded that I delete any videos from my phone. I felt that he was singling me out and trying to embarrass me. This "policy" was not shared in writing or verbally in advance. Also, I've seen other guests post videos on social media, even days before my visit, which included Tomaso's face. The energy of the tour felt unwelcoming. During the tasting, no one followed up to ask how I was enjoying the wines or if I was interested in purchasing. It felt like the establishment didn't care about my business. Next, the staff said I could take photos with my wine in front of the amazing terrace view, then they refused. The castle shouldn't schedule tastings right before closing if guests will be pushed out. The only reason I didn't leave a one star review is due to a good experience with an outstanding staff member. Sole was very nice and offered me a ride to my car! She's the kind of employee who should be rewarded for going above and beyond and providing wonderful service to guests. Overall, the castle was beautiful, but the tour was dry with no enthusiasm and the service was lacking. Some staff seemed more concerned with showing attention to white guests and heading home than providing a memorable visit for everyone. I envisioned a once-in-a-lifetime experience that would leave me feeling enlightened, supported, and valued. Instead, I felt dismissed, excluded, and disrespected. I will return to Tuscany, but to a different winery that prides themselves on excellent service and fairness for all.

Best culinary experience of my life!…read more I don't take this review lightly and I mean every word of this title. I first met Paulo in Oct 2021. My wife and I were looking for an 'authentic' wine tasting experience near Florence (something close enough for my wife and I to ride a moped through Florence). Paulo didn't have the most reviews online but every review I saw was 5 stars. This piqued my interest..."there's something here". We find ourselves walking in the front door of an old mom and pop shop bodega/general store. Paulo greets us warmly and we walk down some stairs to his basement. We're greeted by a pre set up tasting table that just looks fantastic. Paulo goes on to teach us about the components of the tongue and how the various fruit, nut, cheese, combinations hit the senses that just so happen to pair perfectly with his Rose wine--and that was just the beginning. To this day we continue to recommend him without reservation to all of our friends (with 10+ friends being able to experience his tasting, and each agreeing this was one of their best memories in Italy). We also continue to order his wine and olive oil direct to the US and his wine currently occupies the top shelf on our wine rack. Paulo, you're awesome!!

Went into this wine tasting blind with a party of 12 and was quickly amazed by the owner Paolo and…read morehis shop/ tasting room. The tasting ( in my experience) was much more than wine tasting but a combination of cheeses, jams, mortadella, prosciutto, and of course wines which he makes. The first course included a rosé style wine and a few different cheese all of which were different ages, topped with different jams including a truffle blackberry jam and cashews which were absolutely incredible! I will not spoil the rest of the experience but if you're looking to go wine tasting in true Tuscany with generations of experience look no further. I can't wait to go back

My friends and I went wine tasting at Fattoria Montereggi, and it was an amazing experience. The…read morewine, bread, meat spread, and olive oil were incredibly delicious. The tour was very informative, and our guide was the nicest and most patient person ever, considering we knew nothing about wine. It was pouring rain in February so I would recommend looking at the weather forecast so that you can appreciate the view of the Tuscany hills better.

We hosted a three day wedding event for our guests who came to Florence to celebrate our wedding…read morewith us. Our final day was a visit to this winery based on the suggestion of our wedding planner. It was absolutely beautiful and one of the best experiences we had on the trip. Unfortunately the majority of our 20 people crew were very, very hungover from partying the night before so we called in advanced to ask them to switch the tour with lunch so that everyone could eat first and then take the tour. They were extremely accommodating (thankfully!!) and while everyone arrived very quiet and cloaked in their sunglasses, they were all lively, laughing and enjoying themselves once the food started coming. The winery also makes their own olive oil and as much as I ate during my trip to Italy, their toasted bread with olive oil and salt was hands down one of the best things I had. I'm still missing it! The staff lived onsite and gave us such a family greeting we felt right at home. Their wine was also divine. We moved on to the tour after lunch and our guide was very informative and patient with some of our crew who fell a little behind. It was so interesting to hear about their process for both their wine and olive oil. After the tour, there is a small gift shop with very affordable prices (we all expected the wine to be much more expensive). They gifted my husband and myself with a bottle of wine and olive oil as a gift for our wedding which was so sweet. A fantastic experience overall!

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.

Podere La Chiesa is a gem in Tuscany. The bestest best tour and tasting! I can say that because we…read morevisited several wineries. The proprietors, Mauricio and Palma are so lovely. The tour was full of interesting facts, filled with history and the wine making process. They have a beautiful display of art from local artists. Every selection of wine we tasted was harmoniously balanced, smooth and aromatic. The accompanying tapas were exquisite and paired so well with every selection. If you're ever in Tuscany, a visit to Podere La Chiesa y Selvetelle is a must!!! Cannot pass up!!!!!!

Absolutely wonderful time touring and tasting at Podere La Chiesa. We visited spring of 2019 and…read morethis time were even more delighted to a find a Cab Franc among Mauricio's newer creations. The parings were perfect and could ask for a more appealing surrounding.

There is not a phrase that I know that can describe how beautiful and amazing the view is and how…read moregreat the hospitality was.

My husband and i had THE BEST experience here! We did the dinner cooking class and wine tasting…read moreoption. Totally worth it! The people who work their LOVE their place and want others to have an amazing time- that speaks for itself. The wine was so good, we got to make homemade pasta and pick the vegetables for the sauce fresh from their garden. The guests do all the food prep and cutting, the host cooks everything and explains as she goes along. We also got a tour of the absolutely beautiful property/land. I 100% recommend this place!

Fantastic! Small boutique winery in a remote village offering private tastings and lunch. Food and…read morewine are excellent- all organic and ready to ship across the globe. Well worth the drive! Will return if ever in the area again. Be sure to make a reservation - small room with limited seating.