this is the best idea. take all the wineries and put them in one place. you can try any wine…read more taster, 1/2 glass or full glass. found my favorite wine maker and then went to that winery! love love!! the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. the meat and cheese board worth the price.

I had to try this place as it was described to me as 'The heaven of wine bars'…read more This place lived up to its name! Best way to describe this place is a 'Dave and Busters' approach. You get a prepaid card, anything from 5 euros up to 50 (may go higher, but I didn't ask), or you can leave your credit card with the staff upfront and pay at the end. They have several wine 'vending machines' that you stick the card into and get to try out the wine in various amounts. You can have a sample, half glass, or full glass. The screens will tell you how much each sample will cost. Each 'Vending Machine' is sorted into categories like bubbles, whites, reds, dessert wine, etc. It's a great way to try different wines in various regions! If you like the wine you try, you can buy the bottle to take home.They have big leather couches and chairs to hang out, sip, and relax. Ever try a $100+ bottle of wine? Now is your chance :)

Absolutely LOVE this place!!! Last week we spent 3 nights at the B&B in the little village of…read moreBadia a Passignano, about 30 km south of Florence, Italy. Ate (and drank) at Divino the first night, and decided to go there for the rest of our time there. I'm sure the other restaurants are wonderful, but at Divino, the people, the food, the view, the setting - couldn't be more perfect. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality!

Worth the trip, great downtown vibe in an old railroad station. Food is great for varied menu,…read moredrinks with stellar.

This place is perfect for groups, the service is wonderful, and the food is traditional!…read more And here's a helpful hint: Order the risotto made in the Pecorino rind! Amazingly salty with a savory twist.

It's an uphill walk worth every step! No other recent reviews, but we found Stefano still at the…read moretop of his game. Lost count of the number of wines tasted, but found the selection well curated. He starts with a couple of unusual whites, then moves to a wide selection of reds, chianti classicos and much more. Throughout we were treated to his engaging sense of humor. He's clearly an expert, but takes everyone along for the ride. Answers questions, with no wine snobbery evident!

Stefano has a real passion for food. While we were tasting truffle honey he was asking some very…read moreprovocative and engaging food questions. I feel awesome about my unique Tuscan purchases and a little more educated to boot!

Amazing service and dedicated staff! The Chef/manager Francesco/and our waiter Flavio were so great…read morewe decided to come back twice in the same day. This restaurant is located across from and works directly with Le Volte Enoteca Prodotti Divini (wine store). The ambience and neighborhood view is so charming and welcoming. The food we ordered was absolutely fantastic! I started out with the Bruschetta Al Pomodoro Fresco e Basílico ( Datterini tomatoes, basil, olive oil bruschetta). If I could ship these tomatoes to the US everyday I would be the happiest person in the world. We came back later and also tried the Crostone del Cantuccio ( Truffle sauce, Tuscan sausage, pecorino cheese) which was delightful and I highly recommend it as well. For our mains I had the Pappardelle Fresche Al Ragù Toscano which I have to say- is the best pasta dish I've had this whole week in Italy. NO Italian restaurant serving ragù/pappardelle in the US even comes close to the texture, flavor, and quality of this plate. I also had some of the Ossobuco Alla Chiantigiana (Chianti style braised veal) and you could feel and taste every precious hour it took to make it, and the sauce, in every bite. For dessert I tried the pannacotta which was delicious! I also tried the cheesecake which if you're coming from the US it is a VERY different texture, much more creamy, and delicious as well! If you are in the area they are open everyday all day except Wednesday! We are most likely coming back one more time this week the staff, aesthetic, and especially the food makes the restaurant a MUST DO!

Come on!!!!! This place has the best pasta dishes we have had ever! So good I can't even…read moreexplain it. Wine, pasta and service. Worth the drive off the freeway. Must have.

A member of our group arranged a tour of Verrazzano and we were all happy she did. The ride to the…read morecastle was spectacular and the tour was too. The drive in was exciting and they have plenty of parking once you get to the place. We enjoyed our walk through the place and were amazed by the beauty as well as the history. The tour was great and the meal& wines were too. Great visit.

Castello di Verazzzno may just very well be the most beatiful wine estate in all of Italy. And with…read moresome many gorgeous wine estates, that is really saying a lot. Yet it is quite true. I have had the great fortune to visit Verrazzano on 3 occasions and even stayed on the property for 2 days with 2 of my cousins (Cujinos) ... I am good friends with the great and wonderful Luigi Cappellini whose father purchase the property in 1958 .. The property was a bit run-down at the time, but the Cappellini family brought the beautiful estate back to life and made it the great place it is today. Luigi and his family are wonderful people. AT Verrazznno they make some of the BEst Chianti in all of the Chianti Classico Region.. They also make wonderful Honey, Aceto, Chianti Vinegar, and Tuscan Olive Oil. And if you are ever lucky enough to go there and take one of their marvelous Wine Tours through their gorgeous "Cellar" that is led by the wonderous and affable Gino Rosso who heads the tours, it will be one of the highlights of your life, "I Garauntee" After you tour of the famed Verrazzano Cellars you will have the most wonderful 5 course lunch of Verrazzano home-made Wild Boar Salami, there Tuscum Pecorino covered with their luscious Honey, Paparadelle with Wild Boar Ragu and other tasty treats, all accompanied by a different Verrazzno wine for each course, from the tasty Verrazzano Rosso to a great Chainti Riserva, to the famed Sassella, and finsihing up with Verrazzano's lush Vino Santo with the dessert course, "La Dolce Vita," Yes if you ever go to the gorgeous Castello Verrazzano, you will remember and cherish the day for the rest of your life, Barvo Luigi, Bravo Gino, you guys are the Best !!!! Daniel, NY NY

We discovered this charming enoteca while walking the through the medieval hilltop town of Radda in…read moreTuscany. It was time for pranzo (lunch), and the menu posted outside was appealing. Sadly, after we were seated, we learned that they did not have the one dish that most of us wanted -- Zuppa Toscana Riboltita (Tuscan soup made with cabbage, beans and crusty bread). For my lunch, I enjoyed Cinghiale in Umido (wild boar stew) and Verdure al Forno (baked mixed vegetables). The house red wine was fine. The restaurant itself was small but charming. Service was good.

David and staff, Gracie! Lovely dinner for us on a Monday night. Reservations are a must. As we…read moresaw him turn away two couples because it's a small place and enjoyably so. We had the Rich salad (see photos) for our anti pasta and pici cacio e pepe also Pasta alla Giovannino for our second dishes. No room for mains after that and saved room for desserts. The wine list is good and if you need more just purchase a bottle from shelf or ask the owners.

This place was amazing! It's such a cute hole in the wall spot with a really homey feel. As a…read moretourist, it felt like a really authentic Italian experience with true tuscan cuisine (as seen as we were surrounded by locals). First, the staff was so incredibly helpful, kind and attentive which is always great to find!! The burrata and pepper starter was absolutely delicious and packed full of tomato flavor. Free bruschetta was also provided during the meal and it was one of the best i've had, more finely chopped than most bruschettas! The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the lasagna was pretty solid as well. I also highly recommend the pistachio dessert! It's not just gelato as it has a gooey warm center and a cookie base but it was even better than expected. I love this place and would go back in a heart beat!

osteria di fonterutoli is connected to the castellina di fonterutoli, a wine resort in tuscany…read moreowned by the mazzei family. this restaurant uses everything in the 500 hectares of the mazzei property including game, vegetables, and herbs. please keep in mind that this is an upscale farm to table restaurant - if you are stopping here thinking you are getting hole-in-the-wall, $10 pasta from nonna, please keep it moving. this is truly for foodies and lovers of fine dining alike - the menu is familiar yet exploratory, innovative while still being grounded in tradition. with that being said - the food is EXCEPTIONAL. the service from the staff is very attentive and they explain in english very well. the team that works there is very kind - the sommelier illaria is excellent and very friendly. if you are able please book the wine tour down at the winery and then walk up to have the wine tasting experience at the osteria - the food pairings were exquisite and i tried one of my favorite dessert wines i have ever had. thank you so much to the team here - great work!!

Awesome experience! Fonterutoli is one of the top spots you…read morecan visit! Make sure you get the full experience!!

What a cool experience! Marco, the shop's creator and main manager there is a very knowledgeable…read moreand hospitable person. A little off the main piazza, Wine Lovers Academy offers multiple flight options, wine classes, lunch, and most of all, relaxation. Since I was traveling solo this day, I was hesitant to try a wine tasting alone, since I thought it would be boring, but not with Marco around! He made everyone who stopped in feel like they were popping into their house for a glass of wine. Perhaps my favorite part of the experience was how unique my tasting was. He carefully chooses the wines based on your preferences, so you have the chance to try different things that you are more apt to like, unlike most tastings, where everything is pre-set. Marco has also designed this very cool wine game that is great for small to medium sized groups - a twist on the normal tastings in the area. Looks like TONS of fun. Oh. And, if you get a chance to stop by, make sure to say hello to the groundhog family that lives behind the academy in the stream. Be sure to stop by! A fun time is waiting for you at Wine Lovers!

From the owner: From the fusion between the hedonistic and playful "Wine Lover" spirit and the cultural,…read moreeducational format of the "Academy," the first Wine Lovers Academy is born in the heart of Chianti. We offer both Wine Tasting Experiences and Lunch Specials. So if you wish to learn more about the greatest Tuscan wines, or if you look for a cozy place where to enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch, we are waiting for you here at the Wine Lovers Academy!