Imagine our excitement when we stopped in town to pick up some beer and wine for our fridge, and…read morestumbled into one of the highlights of our trip! We had been on the trek to Greve, and not purchased anything, nor had any great experiences. On the way back to our farmhouse (Antico Borgo San Lorenzo) we stopped in town to purchase some vino for our fridge. We walked in here, and were warmly greeted by Manuela. She insisted that we come sit at the rustic table, and try some wine with her. What an experience! Before we knew it, there were 5+ bottles open - plus olive oil, balsamics & bread. We were delighted as she guided us through local wines. It was a far better experience than we had found in Greve. After an hour we realized that locals were coming in & filling their own bottles with wine - something we had never seen. They have 2 reds, and 1 white on tap to "fill your own bottle" - for 1.5 euro a liter! You can purchase a bottle there, or fill your own. We immediately emptied all of our water bottles, and purchased straw covered chianti bottles to refill with house vino. The kids filled and corked bottles for the next 30 minutes. We left with: (3) 2 liter water bottles of their premium red, a giant chianti bottle of white, several bottles we enjoyed at their table, and the BEST balsamic we've ever tasted. But the biggest thing we left with was a smile. This place is the real deal, and worth a stop if you're in the Siena area. It's a fun little local find you'll want to treasure.

What an amazing place! Outstanding service, the people are warm and hospitable, always going out of…read moretheir way to make you feel special!

The owner is so friendly and funny! You have to visit him…read more We wandered in here after walking the streets of Monterosso for a while; just to take a glance at what was being sold/offered here. The owner immediately struck up conversation and started us on a tasting spree of his delicious limoncello varieties! Between 'shots' of his homemade limoncello, we sampled some of his fresh jams & preserves as well. So tasty! He was SOO friendly and gave us so many great recommendations, we definitely did not walk out empty-handed! So whilst in town, you must make sure you stop by this adorable little shop that's filled with so many Italian treats! I promise, you won't regret it! :)

Came to this spot to do a wine tasting however they couldn't take us the same day. We were just…read morelooking to try some wines of the area to make the right purchases. We ended up staying outside for drinks but the wine selection was limited. We liked the Rosso they had and got a bottle to drink there. We enjoyed ourselves sitting outside people watching and letting our feet rest.

This cafe in Siena is located on one of its twisty, inclined streets near Piazza del Duomo. There…read moreare three separate doorways; one seems to be for food, one for booze, and one for coffee and pastries. The coffee door is imprinted with "KAFA Forest Coffee". We were walking along and just wanted a coffee to sip as we sat and relaxed on their covered patio. It's a great place to people watch. I went inside and ordered 2 Americanos at the counter. The helpful barista understood my English perfectly and my cups of espresso were ready quickly to take out to the patio. The coffees were bold and strong; quite enjoyable. We sat for ten minutes or so until another customer sat at the table next to us and lit up a cigarette, smoke blowing in our faces (unintentionally). Smoking on a restaurant patio is fine in Italy. They also serve pastries, small sandwiches, and gelato.

Delicious food, good wine and friendly service. Cozy little spot you might walk past but stop in!!!read more

We walked by this wine bar and store and decided to take a look inside. So much wine and liquor!…read moreIt's a cute store. We decided to take a break from walking and have a glass of wine. Wish we had more time to do their wine tasting. The man helping us with the wine was friendly and very nice. He was patient with us and helped us pick the wine to try. The two ladies at the entrance to the store weren't as friendly.

Never really ate because the service was very slow. We got up and left. It looked good. I'd try it…read moreagain when I go back to Lucca, which I probably will. When I go back & everything is up at least to par, I'll increase my rating.

When in the lovely town of Lucca, you must spend time and have a meal and vino at Toscano Tipica…read more The food is magnificent and the owners & staff are amazing...they treat you like family. Try their mixed meats/cheeses for a starter. You can't go wrong with either of their pastas and pizzas. Listen to the server about their wines. They are absolutely the best. You won't be disappointed..oh, and visit their store. They have the most lovely gifts & wine to take home.

This vineyard in the Tuscany area was great about letting us stand in on another tour. We did the…read moretastings and were able to listen to the discriptions in English. It was a little pricey for an Italian winery tasting, but by stateside standards it was cheap or atleast average. So, it's hard to complain about that. We still walked away with several wines and walked through the vineyard.

oooh, this place is dangerous. it's food and wine porn. we're talking good stuff, and priced as…read moresuch. there's wine, there's cheese, there's all manner of balsamic and truffle treats. there are cakes and crackers and pastas and sauces and jams. it's sort of amazing how such a seemingly small space can be packed full of so many delicious ways to separate you from your money...... and it looks good doing it. maybe that's what makes you feel good about just leaning into it. after all, you're worth it. right?

This place is unbelievable!! About 4 months ago (November 2013) I went on a grad trip to Tuscany. I…read moretraveled to many little towns and other vineyards, but Il Pupillo is a diamond in the Maremma area. If you are planning a vacation in Tuscany forget the typical travel to Florence and Siena...so many tourists and you don't really enjoy the Tuscany for all it really is. Il Pupillo is located in the heartland of Italy and their products are out of this world. The wine and extra virgin olive oil is very good and the price is reasonable. The staff/owners are very friendly and their vineyard is beautiful!! I would definitely go back here when visiting Tuscany again! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS HISTORICAL BEAUTY! And drink some exquisite wine!