This place is beautiful! I brought a group of over 20 people and everybody loved the wine. We…read moremade our reservation weeks in advance and made a special request for some lite food. Were were told it would not be a problem (because it was weeks in advance) and were quoted a price of 25 Euros per person. As we arrived at the tasting a new email was received informing us that it would be an additional 15 per person for the food. We didn't have much of a choice, we had just traveled two hours and I had well over 20 people sitting on a bus in their parking lot. The food ended up being pathetic and way over priced. They did end up lowering the price of the food, but it was still to high and not what we were quoted. Not that I expect/deserve/earned it, but of the 12 wine tastings I have taken large groups to, this is the only one that has not given me (the host) complementary bottles as a thank you. Again, it is not something that I paid for, but after my group bought 10? cases of wine in addition to the 1000 euros for the tasting.....it would have been a nice gesture. Tenuta Torciano ended up being a better option. It was acheaper experience, with lots of real food, wonderful interactions with the wine steward, and great wines!

Despite showing up without a reservation (with two young children reservations are difficult), we…read morewere given a proper tour and tasting. The tour was one-on-one and very informative. The property is exceptional, though due to attention to signage as it can be somewhat tricky to locate. After the tour we were offered tastings of a number of Brunello vintages, Rosso, Grappa and the exceptional olive oil pressed on the premises. We enjoyed the wine so much we had a case shipped home. I would like to note that the Brunello prices were on the lower end of what we found in Montalcino, similarly the shipping rate was the lowest we were offered during our two week stay in the region. We highly recommend a visit.

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.

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.

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

I can't say enough great things and if you don't stay here on your trip to Tuscany, you're…read moreseriously missing out. This was the best experience of my life. The hotel is incredible, beautiful views, peaceful and quiet, delicious wine and educational tours, superb food. The service is top notch. So respectful and educated. You can hike, you can swim in their serene pools, you can take wine tours, and so much more.

On a recommendation from a local restaurant, Castala, we came to Dievole on the hopes of purchasing…read moresome Olive Oil. They were SO welcoming. After explaining that we didn't expect a tasting and that we just were interested in Olive Oil, the nice young lady sat us down and poured us 3 samples and explained all the aromas, qualities, and regions of each. A truly wonderful experience completely unexpected. We decided to have lunch at the restaurant and it was also quite wonderful with welcoming staff and wine and olive oil from Italy and the region. I had the Guinea Fowl and the Raviloi and it was all wonderful.

Azienda Agricola La Lastra…read more This was a wonderful winery experience in Siena, Italy. With a familia vibe. There isn't a parking lot per se, but grassy spots and the road just sort of dead ends. We all drove here in seperate rental cars. Came here with a large group for my dear friends birthday celebration. We had the place to ourselves as a private tour, just our group was present. The place is beautiful and sprawling, no bad pictures to take. The itenary included a history of the property/family info of the winemaker, tour of the grounds, detailed lesson in wine making and fermentation process, a full (very yummy) lunch with dessert, wine tasting, and free time to explore and enjoy. Our hosts treated us so well. Staff was amazing, great service. Well worth the visit. If I hadn't traveled half way around the world, I definitely would have bought a couple of bottles. They only ship to US in bulk orders.

Maia gave us an incredible tour. It was educational, personal, and fun! The food was also amazing…read more Would recommend for anyone looking for a wine tour in Tuscany! We love this place!

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.

We had a tight three-hour window before an afternoon wedding and wanted to visit a small winery…read more Finding nothing nearby, we decided to drive over an hour to Casa Sola. I emailed them the day before, and a representative replied quickly, stating their wine shop opens daily at 10:00 AM. I replied that we would arrive right at 10:00 AM.We woke up early and drove 1.5 hours to get there. Upon arrival, the wine shop was locked. I called the number, and the same person I emailed came out. He mentioned a large group of 30 people was arriving soon. I told him we just wanted a quick tasting, so he led us into the tasting room. Inside, another staff member was setting up glasses. The two employees immediately began arguing in Italian right in front of us. A few minutes later, the first man turned to us and said, "I'm sorry, but we can't do a tasting today because you didn't make an appointment." When I showed him the email confirming our 10:00 AM arrival, he completely dismissed it.Disappointed, we left and spotted Casa Emma down the road. What a blessing in disguise! A wonderful woman named Elena greeted us. Even though they were fully booked with over 100 guests on the way, Elena offered us a quick standing tasting. That "quick" tasting turned into an amazing sampling of six wines, their olive oil, and a balsamic vinegar flight (12, 25, and 100 years old!). We were so thrilled that we bought over €1,000 worth of wine, oil, and the 100-year-old balsamic.Huge thanks to Elena for saving our morning and making our long drive completely worth it! Avoid Casa Sola and go straight to Casa Emma instead.

The moment I saw the vineyard while traveling Italy in 2016 I was captured by its beauty, intimacy,…read moreand a team of staff. So, my, then fiancé, agreed to let us marry in here September 7, 2019. It was absolutely spectacular, and a dream come true! The vineyard is breathtaking, and Anna & Barbara are professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommended. My husband and I agree that the grounds were beautiful, very reasonable pricing, especially when considering the level of service and area provided. They were also very responsive to all our questions and many emails! This place is absolutely gorgeous while still being intimate, and the staff here are wonderful! Barbara and Anna were there for us every step of the way and made it all so fun and stress-free. To start - I reached out to Casa Sola in November of 2017 just to see the process of booking the venue. They explained everything in great detail and when we "officially" started planning they stayed in constant communication with me and we planned everything via email. They made a stressful time much easier. Not only did we get married, but we rented out both cabin properties and our guests loved the venue and their personalized cabins. The location was tucked away, but we communicated that clearly to our guests and brought groceries with us, but they do offer breakfast baskets that had so much food that many people ate it all day. They do offer other baskets for lunch and dinner, but unfortunately, I was not told about this until after we were there, so if you book here ask about them because the baskets are amazing and filling. Because we had an intimate guest list, we didn't use a seating chart for our reception dinner, but we did make a cabin "seating chart" to make sure all of our guests were able to stay and enjoyed their stay. Barbara and Anna were so accommodating and understanding as the guest list changed quite a few times and a bit last minute. The vineyard, in general, is very romantic. We Loved everything about it. The property grounds are gorgeous, and we received many compliments on our venue choice! We loved the vineyards, koi pond, and especially the mansion. We didn't hire a wedding coordinator, but Anna and Barbara were so wonderful and made sure that all of our wedding details came together perfectly. Due to a language barrier, it was wonderful that they helped with translating and coordinating every step of the way. They were always in constant communication with me throughout the whole process and checked on me throughout the whole day. They also recommended outstanding vendors to choose from. It was the perfect place to have our wedding and I could have asked for anything more! Our ceremony was outdoors on the side of the gorgeous main building with a beautiful view of the vineyard behind us. The cocktail hour was in the entryway that has a beautiful persona with dinner in the area the ceremony was and the reception in the entryway as well and both were beautiful and unique. To sum up, my wedding day was absolutely perfect every step of the way and the very few things that were not 100% were forgotten as we couldn't have had a better day. Casa Sola is a gorgeous venue and made wonderful by its wonderful staff. Barbara and Anna were there for us every step of the way, very responsive and accommodating, and such a pleasure to work with. Our guests had a wonderful time and I attribute much of that to the beauty of this venue and the hard work of the staff!

This review has sat in my saved drafts for a while but the restaurant deserves it's review. I…read moreordered the steak, simple nothing special, but the Piccadilly was delicious as was the gluten free bread. Zappa vedrei yum patata delicimo!

Gattavecchi is a hidden gem of Montepulchiano! I few blocks walk off main piazza it takes you away…read morefrom the touristy dining area. Call ahead and make a reservation for outside, then enjoy an amazing view of the valley below ... the service is friendly and as is always true in Italy, an "at your own pace" event. They have many of the Italian classic dishes with various pasta (tagliatelle - yum) and sauces (cinghiale - wild boar) ... so many choices. Our favorite way to start is always the bruschetta for 2 .... trust me, even if you have 4 the dish for 2 is plenty to start with the table. We always take friends who come to town to Gattavecchi ... you can also get a tour of their wine cellar which has rich history and is a quick way to cap off a good lunch or dinner.