This was an amazing tour and total experience! Our tour guide, representative, wine educator, etc…read morewas excellent! Her knowledge of the property, the amazing history, and wine was so very nicely portrayed in her excellent tour. The history here is stunning too. Wines were so very good that we bought a case to be shipped back home, to the states. Check on buying wine, as they price it with shipping. The property is gorgeous and historic! Highly recommend this particular winery to visit and tour when visiting the area!

I was so excited to visit Castello di Verrazzano and I'm disappointed that I did not have a…read morepositive experience. As a Black woman from the U.S., I faced poor customer service and discrimination. My tour guide, Tomaso, was rude and condescending. First, he ignored me and other people of color in my group by not speaking to us or even giving eye contact at the beginning of the tour. Second, Tomaso told me that I wasn't allowed to record videos as this was the owner's rule and he demanded that I delete any videos from my phone. I felt that he was singling me out and trying to embarrass me. This "policy" was not shared in writing or verbally in advance. Also, I've seen other guests post videos on social media, even days before my visit, which included Tomaso's face. The energy of the tour felt unwelcoming. During the tasting, no one followed up to ask how I was enjoying the wines or if I was interested in purchasing. It felt like the establishment didn't care about my business. Next, the staff said I could take photos with my wine in front of the amazing terrace view, then they refused. The castle shouldn't schedule tastings right before closing if guests will be pushed out. The only reason I didn't leave a one star review is due to a good experience with an outstanding staff member. Sole was very nice and offered me a ride to my car! She's the kind of employee who should be rewarded for going above and beyond and providing wonderful service to guests. Overall, the castle was beautiful, but the tour was dry with no enthusiasm and the service was lacking. Some staff seemed more concerned with showing attention to white guests and heading home than providing a memorable visit for everyone. I envisioned a once-in-a-lifetime experience that would leave me feeling enlightened, supported, and valued. Instead, I felt dismissed, excluded, and disrespected. I will return to Tuscany, but to a different winery that prides themselves on excellent service and fairness for all.

Beautiful winery in Panzano, Tuscany Italy. We were walking around this cute town when we came…read moreacross this winery. We did wine tasting in their cellar which was an awesome experience. Loved their wines, got a few bottles to take back home. I really love going to wineries in different countries and here in US. This Tuscany experience was amazing. Can't wait to go back and visit Le Fonti again.

Service from the staff was great. We had a 4pm tasting and then tour of the property and wine…read moremaking process there after. It was just me and my wife on the tour as it was near closing on a Monday. We wish we could do the lunch I've heard it's special. I really liked the rose and of course we enjoyed the reserve Chianti and Tuscana blend.

We stopped in for the tour/lunch and had a great afternoon. We were the only ones on the tour so…read moreit was very personalized. We had all of our questions answered, ate a fantastic lunch, and enjoyed several of their wines. We stopped in several spots in the region and I think I preferred the Classico here over anywhere else. Their olive oil was fantastic as well. Lunch consisted of a meat tray, pasta course, and a meatball dish. The shipping on their wines is quite high (9e a bottle) compared to other vineyards we visited. Word of warning, don't put Monterinaldi into Google Maps and hope to get there. There is a village at the top of the adjacent hill by that name. Keep driving on the main road until you see the big sign with the turtle!

A truly beautiful winery! What's even more important is that for years, they've been raising heir…read morecrops organically since 1988, but switched to a practicing biodynamic agriculture in 2000 (no human intervention at all-which means using various plants to remineralize the soil, utilizing the forest for insects and temperature control, and of course, absolutely no watering!) We came here in a full-day private wine tour- so keep in mind our experiences might differ slightly from others. However, we had a lovely tour of the facilities and explanation of the process, practice of biodynamic agriculture, and evolution of the land. After which, we sat down to taste a wide variety of wines, including of course the Chianti Classico, Reservas, and some special blends as well. The most delicious and impressive was their Batár wine, which is a surprising white (Chardonnay & Pinot Blanc) which was smooth and luxurious... difficult to describe but an absolutely delicious and rare flavor! Very unusual for this region, and they're known for it! A must try!!

Last week I had the pleasure of touring Querciabella with Daniela Cappuccio. Daniela's ability to…read moreexplain (in English) the excitement of the wineries vegan approach to growing grapes and making fine wine was engaging and exciting. Daniela is a true professional and brought great enthusiasm to the tour.

Better late than never Beautiful grounds and…read moreinterior-stoped here for a wine and cheese tasting which was good but could have used more snacks/crackers with the wine Maybe things have changed since we last visited but fun to be in the heart of Chianti

This review is for a wine tasting and tour. We did not stay at the hotel but drove there…read more We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and tasting. Gabriel gave us interesting information about the Castle, which was built in the 11th century by Benedict monks! He showed us interesting things such as a hidden room where people can spy into the dining room through a hole in a painting, an underground tunnel, and a theater with its original backdrop from 1742. Don't forget to take a few pictures at the giant bench which is a few minutes' walk away. The view is gorgeous and the grounds are well maintained. For the tasting portion, we really enjoy the high quality of wine. Gabriel was also nice enough to let us sample a few other wines beyond the ones included in tasting, such as the dessert wine and the whites. Quite a few of us bought some bottles to take home. There are plenty of wineries in the area and we had visited quite a few of them during our three weeks in Tuscany. This is definitely one of the better ones, for the castle's history, the view, and the quality of wine.

We had an amazing wine tasting and lunch experience here. Alberto guided us through his family's…read morehistoric wine estate. It is stunning; inside and out. He personalized the wine tasting to feature reds since they are our favorite ! The lunch was delicious and plentiful ! We ordered a couple bottles to even send back home. Highly recommend !

This experience was the highlight of our group tour to San Gimignano from Livorno. It was part of a…read moreNCL tour that included a visit to the medieval village, but with emphasis on the wine of the region. We were taken to this lovely estate, while dodging roosters and chickens as our bus entered through the main gate. It's such a picturesque setting for a wine tasting. I can see that many events are celebrated in these vineyards all year round. The beautiful rose bushes along the trail leading to the wine tasting room added even more charm. Gabrielle was our guide for this tour. He gave us a great presentation of all that Tenuta Torciano has to offer. It all started with the appetizer plate that went perfectly with their amazing Vernaccia wine. It is such a beautiful golden color with a bright and crisp fruity taste. The grape is only grown in this region. It's a must try when in San Gimignano. I was also very much in love with the Rosato IGT Toscana wine that is very deep pink in color. It looks so pretty in the bottle. It was my second favorite of the 9 or 10 different wines that we tasted. It was an extremely generous amount for the cost. I even purchased a couple of reds, which I'm not usually fond of because they give me headaches. These did not have that affect on me. The Super Tuscan red wines called Bartolomeo & Baldassarre totally won me over. In all honesty, I've never spent this much on wine in my entire life. It was worth it. They ship it straight to your home. They have a stateside warehouse in Chicago which makes it so convenient. The package arrived a couple of days after we returned from our trip. It was exactly what we ordered, and packed with such wonderful care. Great service! We also were given the opportunity to try their flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegar. The truffle oil was drizzled over the lasagna for the tasting, but it was the balsamic vinegar that was a big hit with my husband. We've been getting a lot of use out of it when making bruschetta and caprese salad at home. It's delicious! The sweet ending to our tasting was the Vin Beato dessert wine. We dipped the cantucci (or biscotti cookies) into the wine. It was the perfect ending to a lovely wine tasting experience. I really wasn't expecting a full meal, nor was I expecting so many different wine samplings. It exceeded our expectations. I believe they have a number of different experiences here like truffle hunting and horseback riding. Just check out their website. I would have never known about this place had I not booked a tour through the cruise line. It was a memorable visit with an excellent wine tasting. I'd do it again if ever in San Gimignano.

We came here for a wine tasting and lunch. This is a small, family-run winery located just south of…read moreFlorence that produces some excellent chianti wines. Maurizio himself gave a tour of the barrel room and also gave an explanation of both wine and olive oil production. We sat in a covered outdoor dining area to enjoy some pasta and charcuterie while different wines were poured. Pairing suggestions were given which made the tastings all the more enjoyable. Their chianti classico and syrah were my favorites. I ordered three bottles of each of these to be shipped home. My wife also purchased one of their olive oil based skin products which she really likes.

Very special hilltop winery, small family farm that is special. Ambiance is fantastic and beautiful…read moreview!!

Lovely family winery. Lots of pride and care delivering tasty Chianti Classico and Reserve. Also…read morethere's a 50/50 merlot Cab blend. Tour and wine tasting reservations are a must but they may give you a glass if you show up u expected. Lovely view of the property and town of Montefioralle

My experience at Fattoria di Montemaggio was one of my favorite experiences in all of Chianti. My…read morehusband and I hired a driver for the day to take us to a few wineries. The first winery we went to that day was Fattoria di Montemaggio. I'm so glad we hired the driver to go there. It was up on a hill off a gravel and dirt road in the far reaches of Radda in Chianti. Had we tried to drive there on our own, I think we may have given up, thinking we had gone the wrong way. However, on the way there, we saw beautiful view after beautiful view. Then we arrived and the views were even more stunning. Once we began the tour, we were joined by another couple (happenstance, also Americans) and our tour guide, an intern from the University of Florence who was very knowledgeable about winemaking in Chianti. We walked around the beautiful vista points, and through the vineyards. We saw hills, grapes, olives, and roses. This tour and wine tasting was beyond informative. I honestly learned so much about the region. It was really interesting. Our tour guide was very personable and the whole experience was enjoyable. We tried several wines and a grappa in the middle of an olive grove sitting in a lovely picnic area. In true Italian style, we were given a plate with salami, pecorino cheeses, bread and olive oil to taste along with the wine. We truly had an amazing morning of wine (yes, it is always 5 o'clock in Chianti) and I would truly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Chianti. Yes, it is a bit treacherous, so a driver is a good move.

Off the beaten path, follow the instructions on their website (gps took us the wrong way). The wine…read moretasting typically is 2 hours but we were short on time so they modified for us. Scenery is beautiful, wines were really good - they had a surprisingly great Chardonnay and of course great Chiantis. The gate was closed when we arrived but you just use the call box and they buzz you in. Great experience :)

We had a wonderful time at Poggio al Bosco, Hill in the Woods, on our tour led by Elena. We were a…read moresmall group of 6, and Elena carefully explained the history of the winery, the name and the making of wine and olive oil. She was very friendly and answered all of our questions thoroughly in English. The wine tasting was excellent and she made it easy to purchase and ship a case home. We were fortunate to time our visit just before the harvest as we were able to sample the grapes as we strolled through the vineyards, accompanied by the family cat, Attilio. Elena's father joined us during the tasting and while he spoke no English, was clearly happy we were there, sampling the wines. The tour is one of our favorite memories of our two weeks in Italy. When we make it back, Poggio al Bosco will be on the itinerary.

This is a small family winery, and tastings are by appointment. The service was wonderful and the…read morewine delicious. They made it easy to ship bottles home too so we didn't have to worry about more luggage.