Fattoria Il Palagio is a winery in the middle of Tuscany. Think vast scenery of Tuscan landscape…read morewith vineyards, yeah that's it. Our Contiki group came here as part of our tour and we were treated to a tour of the cellar, a brief discussion about the winery, and wine tasting complete with cheese pairing. They also offered olive oil tasting which was not to be missed. We tried the chianti and the chianti reserva (aged longer). Both wines were very nice and affordable. I opted to buy a bottle of chianti to bring back in my suitcase whereas others bought them to ship back home. One girl bought a few bottles to smuggle in her suitcase. You're allowed to bring back 2 bottles at the most so I don't suggest trying it but she managed 10. We also tried the vinsanto with almond biscotti. That's a dessert wine the monks used to use as 'medicine'. Nowadays, they serve it with biscotti to dip into while sipping it as a dessert wine. They also sell special bubble wrap in the shape of wine bottles to protect your new investments for 2,10 euro. Not too bad if you think the TSA will be rough with your luggage and most of the time that's true. The staff was very kind and they take US dollars as well as euros.

I loved coming here. I went for a wine tasting and it was amazing. The wines are very tasty and…read morewell priced.

What an amazing stay!! Nestled in the Tuscan countryside, it was one of our trip's highlights !!…read morePricing is so reasonable given quality of stay & services. Our apartment had beautiful views, and the interior had a rustic country charm. Breakfast pastries just so delicious.. and the special four course dinner by the chef was just too good. Short walk to San Gimignano... a medieval town, that gives vibes of the Harry Potter railway station.. kiddo expected a vampire to snatch her away at every corner !! Overall just so good

Went for a wine tasting and I'm not into a four hour tour so this was perfect for us, about an hour…read morelong. The property was beautiful and we did it on a patio with an amazing view of San Gimignano in the distance. We had five wines to taste and and an amazing charcuterie tray which was more than enough to be our lunch.

When looking at Wineries by Volterra, this place immediately caught my attention. The tasting room…read moreand vineyard are absolutely breathtaking and were only a 5 min drive from Volterra. We didn't have reservations, so we just drove up. Thanks to a Google review tip, we weren't deterred by the closed gate and called the tasting room through the gate box. They answered and happily let us in. The drive through the vineyards was lovely, and when we reached the tasting room, we found the view from the covered patio to be exquisite. The man helping us was so incredibly kind. He gave us the history of the Swedish family that owns it and explained that much of the beautiful tasting room is brand new. We got to sample their wines on the patio while enjoying the view; and he was so generous to provide us with local cheeses, crackers, and bread to enjoy with our wine. We feasted like kings. We took several bottles with us and how I wish this place was local to me as if I would be returning on a regular basis.

From the owner: We are a passionate organic and sustainable vineyard. Producing high quality wines and olive oil…read morefrom our unique Volterroir in the heart of Tuscany.

We got to visit this winery as part of a tour, and it was an excellent tasting experience! We got…read moredelicious charcuterie and sampled 3 fabulous wines. We were able to pay to ship some bottles home, but I'm a bit afraid of how much it will end up being with the tariffs and taxes, etc. but our server doing the tasting was so great! He answered all of our questions. And the tasting room is beautiful. It's a great winery stop. Very affordable too.

I had to make sure my 600th review was a fabulous one, so here goes! This place was peak Italian…read moreloveliness. Although the only winery stop on a whirlwind of a small group tour, it hit all the bases to make the experience complete. The winery is set on beautiful grounds just outside of San Gimignano, which is perfectly picturesque. Through the tour group, we were scheduled for a tasting here at Palagetto. We were greeted with glasses of rosé as they gave us a brief overview of the vineyard and winery. Our expert then took us back to the tasting area, beautifully set tables amongst the barrels and casks of wine. It was lightly lit with natural sunlight coming from the windows on one side and chandeliers providing the glow further in. You would think you were sitting for a 5 course meal. Absolutely elegant. We were a small party of 4, but they had several long tables in some areas for larger parties and events. They brought out a huge platter of meats, cheeses, crackers, bread, and two types of their estate honey. The woman informed us that there was something on the platter to compliment each of the 4 wines we were set to sample. Each wine she brought she described and answered any questions. She then let us sip, eat, and enjoy. No pressure. No rushing. It was wonderful and I am saying this as someone who was also there with three strangers. Three awesome strangers though. We chatted and got to know each other while we sampled and laughed. We were there over an hour and would have remained for longer if our tour guide had let us. With the schedule, we unfortunately did not have time to walk the beautiful grounds. The wines were wonderful, but you cannot really go wrong with any wines out there. It was fascinating to learn about the history and the methodologies in the region. I have been to Napa, Sonoma, and a few other places in the States, but they have been making wine for so long here. This is of course in addition to the varietals they grow in the area, including Chianti the pride and staple of the region. One of my favorites we sampled, however, was a white, Ventanni. Very dry, but served nice and cool. The wine was developed by the daughter when she was 20 years old. Very impressive in every way. Before we left, we bought a few bottles. They had wines, their honey, and also their olive oil, pressed from olives they grow on the property. I purchased a small tin of this year's pressed olive oil and also picked six bottles to ship home to Connecticut. They made it super easy and I thought it was completely reasonable. I did pick the slower method though, so my bottles arrived in around 30 days. Everything was packed with care and all arrived intact. I was so happy the option was available because limiting to one bottle was not going happen. I purchased a few as gifts and a few to save to take me back when I need a break. If you are in the area, I highly recommend this lovely experience.

Excellent -- Exceeded Our Expectations!…read more What an incredible experience! Our wine tasting at Tenuta Torciano was one of the highlights of our trip to Tuscany. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The wines were exceptional, the food was delicious, and the setting was absolutely beautiful. A special thank you to Carlos, who was an amazing host. He brought so much energy, humor, and knowledge to the experience. We learned a great deal about the wines and the region while having an absolute blast. Carlos made everyone in our group feel like family. We came with our family of nine from Boston and San Diego and every single person had a wonderful time. If you're visiting Tuscany, this is a MUST-DO experience!! Highly recommend! Cheers from the Giblin family!

I have visited the winery twice and ordered wine to be shipped via their distribution location in…read moreIllinois to Texas. My wine was shipped without cold packs in 94 degree Texas heat and loosely wrapped. Unfortunately, the wine was hot to touch so the wine isn't good. I've been trying to get this matter resolved with no luck so far. Instead, my emails are being ignored. I have worked in the wine industry for many years and would never treat a customer like this. I'd be glad to update this review if and when the matter gets resolved.

Wine tasting while the kids make fresh pasta? In Tuscany?!! Ummmm, yes please!! This place was a…read moredream! An absolute dream! I didn't book a cooking class in advance because I had no idea on our last trip just when we would be in Tuscany, but I knew I HAD to get my kids one! Wasn't leaving without one. Luckily, I came across this place who snuck me in a private class for the same day, at the time of MY choosing! Amazing! (Especially in prime time tourist season!) Communication was a tad iffy at first, but the owner himself called me and spoke English well enough to explain everything to me....the €50 per person price and they even send me the coordinates to this, one of a few locations of Torciano on Whats App. We were greeted so warmly by all upon arrival. The kids were told to wash up and then they were suiting in aprons. They were regular sized but the staff folded them just so to fit. I was immediately handed a glass of rose' and thought to myself "yaaaaaaassss". The kiddos were brought back to a professional kitchen with a chef who spoke pretty fair English. She had the kiddos mixing the flour for their own dough for pasta, chopping herbs and peppers with huge knife that honestly had me a tad nervous, but I trusted her. They boiled and peeled tomatoes for their sauce and rolled out their dough. They cut it by hand and not in a pasta making machine, which I personally loved! I actually loved the in consist shape and size of their noodles! It gave the dish such a rustic organic feel. I was such a proud mama!!! They mixed cheeses and plated their tri pepper crostini and their bruschetta. Not without a taste first. They also mixed sugar with marscapone for their tiramisu! It was a different type of tiramisu than I've seen. It was simply placed in a bowl. No fancy layers, just uber thick, creamy cheese with a powdered cocoa top. Since the kids are vegetarians they nixed making the white wine pork chop dish, which is usually included in this class. The chef did however still show us how to make it from afar and replaced that entree with a hearty omelette instead when it can time to chow down. All the while I was given a sample of the most incredible balsamic I have EVER tasted as well as many different wines. This was even before my proper tasting! They made me feel like royalty! We were soon seated at a lovely table where my tasting official began with a super informative, friendly sommelier!! I didn't try a wine I didn't like! I wound up purchasing the rose' and the prosecco, which is usually too sweet for me. This was actually on the drier more subdue (in a good way) side! I also bought an incredible cab sauv/Merlot Tuscan blend and their Vernaccia, a delicious crisp white. I was actually gifted a bottle of their All You Need Is Love, which retails at €120! It was fascinating to not only learn the process for making each specific variety, but also to hear which regions in Italy each grape grows and the reasons for the locations such a temperature etc. They also served us the 4 course meal the kiddos made! Everything was outstanding and that pasta I'm still dreaming about. Thick tagliatelle cooked perfectly al dente. It was UNREAL!! Our super kind waiter suggested I tried some pepporcini oil to drizzle atop the simple pomodoro covered pasta. It made the dish even more delicious, if you can imagine! It was the perfect amount of heat and flare. I bought a bottle of this to take home also. He said it was fantastic just drizzled over grilled veggies. It is!! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone!! I appreciated them treated my nature 7 &9 year olds like adults in the kitchen. The class wasn't "dulled" down for them and they learned a ton. Since we've been home they've had a desire to help in the kitchen even that much more than they did before. They know how to properly chop veggies and use real knives. We plan on hosting a big family dinner making exactly this menu and popping open a bottle or two of their incredible wine. Overall such a wonderful experience for both my children and myself! Come VERY hungry and make sure to leave some room in your luggage for all the wine and oils you'll want to purchase. (I actually ditched most of my large toiletries and my hair dryer in exchange for these wines ((covers eyes)).) They do ship charging only a flat rate but you must buy a case of each type of wine, at a 30% discount though! Once I enjoy MOST of these bottles, I'm certainly placing a international order! It all just fantastic!

From the owner: Vieni a gustare la cucina toscana a Bottega Torciano! Bottega Torciano si trova a Poggibonsi, a…read morepochi minuti da San Gimignano dove gustare ottima carne alla griglia, pasta fresca fatta da noi e i vini della nostra azienda. Fatevi coccolare dai nostri antipasti, con i migliori salumi e formaggi toscani. I primi piatti comprendono pasta al ragù tradizionale o di cinghiale, la classica ribollita e la pappa al pomodoro. Oltre al menù stagionale, fatevi consigliare i piatti del giorno dal personale di sala! Durante le stagioni del tartufo, potrete gustare ad esempio piatti a base del tartufo che raccogliamo nella nostra Tenuta. Potete scegliere se accompagnare il vostro pranzo o la vostra cena con un bicchiere di vino o con una bottiglia ad esempio di Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico o Vernaccia di San Gimignano, tutti di nostra produzione, che potrete anche acquistare al ristorante. Infine potrete deliziarvi con uno dei nostri dolci, sempre fatti da noi. Vi aspettiamo a Bottega Torciano!

Our second time to Verrazzano and partook in a tasting/lunch this time. It was one of the best…read moretastings/lunches we've had. The staff is so nice and knowledgeable - Rebecca was great. The castle itself of course is lovely and so picturesque. Recommend when in Tuscany!

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!

Had the best time! Made tiramisu truffles, 3 pastas, and bruschetta. They offered us rose while we…read morecooked and delicious wine-pairings with our lunch (ate the pasta etc we prepared). Now that we are back at home we regularly make 2 of the pastas and one of the sauces and the bruschetta is a go-to entertaining dish for us now. Hoping to try the other two sauces at home soon too. This cooking class is set on the most beautiful plot of land with a gorgeous view of San Gimignano. I highly recommend this experience!

Part of a day long tour of Tuscany this experience did not disappoint. The staff was very helpful,…read moreinformative and passionate about ensuring a great experience. We had a lot fun, it was relaxing and the views were incredible!

Had such an amazing time here--one of my best meals ever. The grounds were beautiful and the…read moreservice was very kind. They went above and beyond to accommodate both my vegetarianism and celiac, never making me feel like my dietary restrictions were a burden. Beyond all the food, we were also offered four different kinds of wine and many kinds of olive oil. Definitely find myself reminiscing about the rosemary oil and garlic oil...

This place was absolutely wonderful. The service, the food, the wine, and the grounds were…read moreabsolutely unreal. Even though it was around 35 degrees, they had misters and covered tables to make us all comfortable. It is truly a beautiful winery and a must visit. I will definitely be coming back!!