Planning a Trip to Florence this year? Of course it is a brilliant idea to visit the birthplace of the European Renaissance. Much of the streets of the city are perfectly preserved and guaranteed to take your breath away. However, if you have few days to spare, where best to spend them other than in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. This is where some of the marvelous wine tours and tastings take place and are very close to the city of Florence.
The dreamy rolling hills of Tuscany, being the region of Florence, is dotted with picturesque vineyards guaranteed to transport you to an out-of-this world place. The experience is crowned by visiting these great vineyards that are perfectly located in the vicinity of Florence and provide exceptional wine tours and tastings. We have curated below some of the best wineries that give you the secluded experience of winetasting tours in the vicinity of Florence.
Chianti Trambusti
Are you a lover of Chianti Classico? Then you are at the right place. The winery provides wine tastings and wine tours that are intertwined with a marvelous architecture. Moreover, if you would like to soak in the views and linger on, then you can stay in one of the fantastic rooms of the agritourismo service that the winery provides.
Location: Via Pistoiese, 151, 50145 Firenze FI
Further Information/Booking: info@chiantitrambusti.it | +39 (55) 317264 / 317858
Fattoria di Bagnolo
This locality provides guests an access to a XIII century cellar to learn the strong traditional methods of aging the regional wines. One of the signature experiences of the visit is immersing yourself in the Castle of Motozzi. This splendid iconic landmark overlooks the breathtaking Arno valley between Florence and the neighboring town of Arezzo.
Location: Via Imprunetana per Tavarnuzze 48 – 50023 Impruneta (FIRENZE)
Further Information/Booking: agriturismo@bagnoloemontozzi.com
Badia a Coltibuono
After enjoying the beautiful cities of Florence and Siena, maybe you would like some tranquility of the countryside. This winery provides Chianti tastings and wine tours. The tastings have multiple options with some including tastings of the region’s cured hams and appetizers.
Location: Loc. Badia a Coltibuono, Gaiole in Chianti 53013 (SI)
Further Information/Booking: info@coltibuono.com
Podere Le Ripi
A winery where biodynamic activities are serious. The winery would like the guests to learn everything about the wine starting from the agricultural aspect. It is a “farm to fork” similar philosophy but now its more of a “vine to wine” approach. Winemaking is taken seriously here and Podere Le Ripi winery wants you to think like a farmer to understand how one of the finest Italian wines, the Montalcino is born.
Location: 53024 Montalcino, Province of Siena
Further Information/Booking: INFO@PODERELERIPI.IT | +39 0577 835 641
Ruffino Poggio Casciano
This winery is situated on the hills near Grassina and very close to Florence. Hence a visit will not be a very long trip and gives you one of the ultimate experiences of the wine tours near Florence. The highlight of the winery is the fourteenth century villa that is an alive representation of the Italian Renaissance.
Location: Via Poggio al Mandorlo, 1, 50011 Bagno a Ripoli FI
Further Information/Booking: info@ruffino.it | +39 055 83605
