We really enjoyed our visit to this little winery. Our party of 4 called an hour before we wanted…read moreto visit, and they were able to accommodate us. We did our tasting outside looking over the vineyards and country side. They offer 6 wines and you can choose to taste 4 or all 6. We chose 6 and they were all good. The woman working brought 1-2 wines at a time over to our table at a time, told us about the wines, and then left us to enjoy it. Our group's favorite was the Merlot. They also offered bread with their own olive oil, and some delicious crostini. Once we were done with our tasting, we were also offered a tour of their cellar where we learned about their winemaking process. I'd highly recommend a visit if you are in the area- it was about a 20 minute taxi from Lucca

Amazing setting. Renaldo was great. Showed up one day when they were closed but he opened up for…read moreus and we had an amazing tasting. The cab was out of this world. A must stop

Great winery with tour. Love the incarnate and Balsamic vinegar that they served with breads…read more Great services for wine tasting and super friendly staff

The food was amazing. Service was amazing…read more The ambiance was amazing with olive trees, a farm and the beautiful sun of Italy full of grape vines. The Bolognese was amazing. The meat sauce was perfect and with adding the extra olive delicious. Their fresh charcuterie and cheese was to die for. The service was world class and very calm.

you can't visit Italy and not do a wine tour. This place is beautiful and huge and the wines are…read moredelicious. Jessica gave us the tour and fortunately we were the only party. But the tour was spectacular. so informative, the grounds are beautiful. I would love to come back in July/August when the fields are full and roses are in bloom. I can imagine the beauty. The tasting was amazing. we tried 6 wines and they were all spectacular and perfectly paired with meats and cheeses, bread and olive oil. Everything was so delish and we left extremely happy. Highly recommend Fattoria del Teso.

Fabulous tasting! We went in the off-season, which is by reservation only. We emailed the night…read morebefore and they were incredibly accommodating and able to take our group for the following afternoon. As you approach the vineyard, you drive through a not-so-picturesque part of town, but don't let that stop you. The vineyard is in a beautiful location; plus, there are no dangerous mountain roads to traverse to get there! The wine itself is delicious, and we all highly recommend tasting the dessert wine as well. Ultimately, we picked some of our favorite wine and shipped it to the US! Would definitely return!

While driving through Tuscany, we happened upon Fattoria di Montechiari and are so glad we did…read more Although the family-run winery was fully booked, they kindly accommodated us. The wines were wonderful, and the views were stunning. We enjoyed some tasty snacks and appreciated the warm, patient service from everyone there. We ordered a few bottles, and they were shipped securely and efficiently. Highly recommend this charming spot if you find yourself in the area!

What a surprise! -- We are from the wine country in Sonoma, California and have never been treated…read moreto a tasting like this. We called in the morning and we were invited for a tasting and small plates at 11:30. We were greeted at the gate by the beautiful Catherine and the elegant Moreno. After a tour of the estate and the wine making operation, we sat in their tasting room. We began with an extraordinary champagne, followed by a chardonnay, a sangiovese , a merlot and a cabernet sauvignon. Each course was accompanied by lovely food pairings with vegetables from the garden and their house olive oil. We spent 3 hours eating and drinking in a perfect hilltop setting. An afternoon to remember.

My husband and i had THE BEST experience here! We did the dinner cooking class and wine tasting…read moreoption. Totally worth it! The people who work their LOVE their place and want others to have an amazing time- that speaks for itself. The wine was so good, we got to make homemade pasta and pick the vegetables for the sauce fresh from their garden. The guests do all the food prep and cutting, the host cooks everything and explains as she goes along. We also got a tour of the absolutely beautiful property/land. I 100% recommend this place!

Fantastic! Small boutique winery in a remote village offering private tastings and lunch. Food and…read morewine are excellent- all organic and ready to ship across the globe. Well worth the drive! Will return if ever in the area again. Be sure to make a reservation - small room with limited seating.

Best culinary experience of my life!…read more I don't take this review lightly and I mean every word of this title. I first met Paulo in Oct 2021. My wife and I were looking for an 'authentic' wine tasting experience near Florence (something close enough for my wife and I to ride a moped through Florence). Paulo didn't have the most reviews online but every review I saw was 5 stars. This piqued my interest..."there's something here". We find ourselves walking in the front door of an old mom and pop shop bodega/general store. Paulo greets us warmly and we walk down some stairs to his basement. We're greeted by a pre set up tasting table that just looks fantastic. Paulo goes on to teach us about the components of the tongue and how the various fruit, nut, cheese, combinations hit the senses that just so happen to pair perfectly with his Rose wine--and that was just the beginning. To this day we continue to recommend him without reservation to all of our friends (with 10+ friends being able to experience his tasting, and each agreeing this was one of their best memories in Italy). We also continue to order his wine and olive oil direct to the US and his wine currently occupies the top shelf on our wine rack. Paulo, you're awesome!!

Went into this wine tasting blind with a party of 12 and was quickly amazed by the owner Paolo and…read morehis shop/ tasting room. The tasting ( in my experience) was much more than wine tasting but a combination of cheeses, jams, mortadella, prosciutto, and of course wines which he makes. The first course included a rosé style wine and a few different cheese all of which were different ages, topped with different jams including a truffle blackberry jam and cashews which were absolutely incredible! I will not spoil the rest of the experience but if you're looking to go wine tasting in true Tuscany with generations of experience look no further. I can't wait to go back

In the week that I stayed in Lucca, I ate here 3 separate times. I enjoyed the food and the…read moreambiance that much! I also loved that they were open for dinner before 7:30pm, and some nights I just couldn't wait to eat. The space is small, cozy, and inviting. The staff is beyond helpful. And if you look closely, they are making the food behind the counter-- no big kitchen! And that is an amazing feat, because the food was consistently great. Loved this little spot and will be going back as soon as I can.

A fabulous meal in a lovely restaurant in Lucca. The service was superb, friendly and patient with…read moreus (we don't speak any Italian). The food was excellent - one of the best meals we had during a week of touring in Tuscany. Grazie Mille.

Toured this beautiful winery with my daughter and a friend who lives in Montecarlo. It was…read moreinformative, and the wine and antipasto, delicious!

We went during the High Season when most wineries required a reservation and we were able to walk…read morein and begin tasting wines. The staff couldn't be any friendlier or more accommodating. They walked us through a tasting of about 5 whites and 4 reds. Everyone in out group found a couple wines they really liked. They made shipping wine back to the US very simple and even called a local restaurant and asked them to stay open and await our arrival (which they gladly did). If you're in the area I recommend you eat there (Osteria Del Vecchio Oliva)..it's about a mile away.

Podere La Chiesa is a gem in Tuscany. The bestest best tour and tasting! I can say that because we…read morevisited several wineries. The proprietors, Mauricio and Palma are so lovely. The tour was full of interesting facts, filled with history and the wine making process. They have a beautiful display of art from local artists. Every selection of wine we tasted was harmoniously balanced, smooth and aromatic. The accompanying tapas were exquisite and paired so well with every selection. If you're ever in Tuscany, a visit to Podere La Chiesa y Selvetelle is a must!!! Cannot pass up!!!!!!

The Wine Tasting Dinner of five various foods along with the paired wines was very enjoyable. We…read moreenjoyed the service and presentation. The meal and wine were a treat to enjoy. We would look to return the next time we are in the area of Lajatico.

This is such a beautiful, romantic, peaceful sanctuary, winery and restaurant. The views are…read morestunning and the white wine is crisp and original!! This vineyard has a hike included while getting there and I think it's fantastic!! We came on November 5th and it was closed but the owner let us have a bottle of wine, sit and enjoy this beautiful place!! They reopen in April!! Thank you so much for making our trip!!

Organising a wedding at Buranco was an absolute nightmare. The location is lovely and the food was…read moretasty, but everything else was a complete disappointment. None of what we agreed on beforehand actually happened. The venue's wedding planner Sarah told us ahead of time that we would have three large tables, so we made our seating chart accordingly. However, while we were on the train to Monterosso, she texted us to say that there would be two tables, so we had to completely redo the seating chart the day before the wedding. We agreed that the apperitivo would start at 5pm, but when we showed up at 5, the management made us wait at the entrance for 20 minutes while making us feel very unwelcome. We agreed that there would be five high chairs for children, but these were not brought out and I did not notice early enough because I was running around taking care of logistics (see more below). We asked to have small ceramic gifts put next to the seats of guests who were over 5 years old, but they were put next to seats for small children, so I had to run around before the start of the dinner to make sure that everyone who was supposed to get a gift got one. We agreed that we would have a table for a polaroid camera and a guest book at the apperitivo but Sarah just dropped off our stuff at the entrance and I had to use part of the drinks table to set it up during the drinks reception. We agreed that we would get a round multi-tiered cake, but to our surprise at 10pm, we got one that was flat, rectangular, and did not look like something fit for a wedding. We agreed that we would get Buranco's limoncello digestif at the end of the night, but this did not happen. Sarah arranged a photographer for us who was meant to send us the photo album within two months of the wedding, but it's three months now and we have only seen five preview photos. What was most disappointing though was I (the bride) had to spend my entire wedding running taking care of logistics. The wedding planner was not actually there, presumably because she was organising another wedding at a local hotel. She only came for 5 minutes around 9pm, after spending over an hour texting us "I'll be there in 5". I had to go up to the staff before the ceremony to ask them to turn the music down. I had to initiate when the guests walked over to the dinner venue following the apperitivo. I had to set up the guest book and the polaroid camera, make sure that the gifts were moved to the correct seats, and check that people with food allergies were given the right meal. The planning itself was not very pleasant or professional either. Although I visited a year in advance and spoke to one of the owners/managers, the venue refused to communicate with us and urged us to be in touch with Sarah. They introduced her to us as "their wedding planner", but she turned out to not be their event planner; rather an independent wedding planner based in Milan, presumably specialising in weddings for foreigners. While negotiating the price, Sarah told us that she would speak to the management to ask if we can start earlier than 5pm. But this of course never happened once we paid the deposit. We specifically asked for 65 guests (which did not include the bride and the groom since they are not guests at their own wedding), but Sarah sneakily put a total of 65 people on the contract, presumably so that we would have to pay a higher fee to add anyone closer to the date. We ended up having fewer guests than expected and Sarah was supposed to reimburse us the difference "within a few days of the wedding". She took close to a month to wire the money and we had to spend several days of our honeymoon trying to make this happen. Sarah did not want to give us a detailed cost breakdown saying that paying the lump sum would warrant that we would get "exclusive treatment" and wouldn't have to worry about any individual items. What this meant in reality is that we had to print out the menus and name tags (and bring them over from Australia). Because we did not think of printing a piece of paper with our names on it, there was nothing at the entrance indicating that our wedding was taking place. While the food was lovely, I would not recommend this venue because it made everything so difficult.