Florence is one of Italy’s most beautiful, unique, and artistic cities. It is indeed the capital of the Italian Renaissance and it is home to one of the most stunning churches in the country: Santa Maria del Fiore. We know that you put Florence on your travel bucket list; if you haven’t, you should, and here is why. Florence is not only one of the most popular travel destinations in Italy, because of the Uffizi Gallery, the stunning Piazza Della Signoria, the overall historic atmosphere, it's bond with the great Dante (and so on…!), but it is located very close to one of Italy’s most famous and renowned wine regions, Chianti.
Organize your Chianti wine tour from Florence
If you’re visiting Florence but want to spend half a day, a day, or even more exploring Chianti, we’ve got you sorted. Scroll down to read more about wineries located close to the city of the Medici family; we have carefully selected the best wineries to help you in organizing your Chianti wine tour from Florence. Below you will find wineries where you can experience a wine tasting, wineries with a restaurant and wineries in Chianti with accommodation services if you wish to spend the night in the Tuscan hills.
Wineries to visit on your half-day wine tour from Florence
For a quick trip outside of Florence, and a moment of rest from the crowds and the hot weather of the city in summer, here are some suggestions from our partner wineries in Chianti. All wineries are top-notch producers of Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico DOCG and offer their guests a wide range of facilities to make their visits smooth and pleasant.
Carus Vini offers a classic wine tour with a guided tour of the cellar and barrel cellar, followed by an assisted tasting of a selection of their best wines from organic farming. The organic farming at Carus Vini ensures an authentic and fresh taste to their Chianti Classico.
Villa La Querce was built in the 15th century and their wines age in this historic cellar. The estate has around 42 hectares of land with olive trees and vineyards from which they make the wines and olive oil. Indeed, the tour includes a visit to the olive groves to learn about the making of olive oil and a visit to the vineyards also.
At Fattoria Le Montanine, winemaking carefully follows the cycle of nature. Pruning is done in winter when no leaves are left on the plants. In the cellar, fermentation and all the processes happen naturally without the addition of any chemicals. Learn more about the wine production at Fattoria Montanine by staying overnight at the estate.
Charmed by the breath-taking beauty of the Arno Valley, Fattoria Le Sorgenti is situated in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini appellation. Surrounded by rows of vines and olive groves, the estate is an ideal getaway spot for wine lovers that can also spend an unforgettable weekend by staying at Fattoria le Sorgenti’s B&B.
Spend a day or two in Chianti
For those of you who wish to drive a little bit further away from Florence, and maybe get closer to Siena, we’ve selected four wineries with a restaurant and accommodation service that might be the perfect stop while touring the Chianti wine region from Florence. Organizing Florence to Chianti day trip or even several days tour will let you discover all the tastes, smells, customs of this gorgeous area of Tuscany.
Dianella reflects the long and colorful history of the Villa, originally a 16th century country house of the Medici family. Today, Dianella is an organic winery that serves high-quality wine and also has an amazing restaurant where local Tuscan dishes are served. You can also spend the night at Dianella and imagine yourself as a member of the Medici family.
Fattoria Santa Vittoria is a family-owned winery located in the hills of Valdichiana, in Tuscany. The farmhouse is home to a winery, olive grove, other agricultural lands, and hospitality service. Fattoria Santa Vittoria can be the best spot to visit if you are planning to organize a day trip to Chianti from Florence. The winery will let you discover the two hundred years of history of the estate.
The Fattoria di Corsignano is not just a winery but also a charming countryside hotel with a wonderful restaurant that offers visitors a unique experience and a full immersion into the Tuscan culinary culture where the land, the wine, and the food are the stars of the show. Enjoy holidays in the Tuscan countryside just 20 minutes drive from Siena.
Once arrived at Villa Cilnia, you can explore the history and traditions of the Chianti territory, immersed in nature and art. You can visit the lush vineyards of the estate and then have an unforgettable dinner at their fine restaurant. To get a complete Villa Clinia experience, stay the night and enjoy all the services dedicated to guests.
Chianti wine tour from Siena
Even though the most touristic city in Tuscany is Florence, we understand that some of you might decide to start exploring the Chianti wine region from the stunning medieval city of Siena. Located in both the provinces of Florence and Siena, Chianti has always been a contested area between the two cities, but you are not forced to choose sides and can begin your adventure in Chianti from both Florence and Siena. Below you will find wineries you can visit during your Chianti wine tour from Siena.
Come to savor a wide range of products and enjoy some quality time at Fattoria Della Aiola. The castle that today hosts Fattoria Della Aiola dates back to the 16th century and the whole estate spreads for 36 hectares. The winery also offers one of the best views of Chianti if you are passionate about taking pictures for your Instagram.
The ancient villa, that hosts Tenuta di Trecciano, built using pale grey stone, was once used as a meditation center for cloistered nuns. Today, it is an agriculture company, a short drive away from Siena, with powerful winemaking tactics. Tenuta di Trecciano is a sustainable winery where all the process is followed first-hand by skilled winemakers.
The Vallepicciola winery is almost a 10-minute drive away from Siena and it is thought to be one of the most beautiful wineries in Tuscany from an architectural point of view. Project manager, Margherita, put forth an incredible organic architectural building for the estate that blends nicely with the stunning natural beauty of Tuscany. Spend a night at Vallepicciola to fully feel enjoy Tuscany.
La Castellina lies pretty close to Siena, immersed in the charming countryside of Chianti, which is ideal for a good vacation. Guests can relax and stay at the winery’s apartments, which also have a swimming pool and stunning views over the vineyards. Be sure to try the wine tasting experience at La Castellina and learn about their history, philosophy, and winemaking techniques.
