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- db7477Carlsbad, CA2,482 contributionsWe enjoyed a tremendous wine tasting and “light” 4-course lunch at Poggio Amorella. It was one of our vacation highlights. Our hostess, Francesca, was very attentive and graciously explained their gluten-free options for my wife. She explained the differences between their wines: Sparkling Rose, Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserve and their Super Tuscan.
Our tour was cut short by a rather violent thunder and hail storm but a family member, Raoul, took us on a brief tour where we bumped into the owner/winemaker who graciously explained their recent changes in production. They are replacing their stainless steel storage containers with state of the art concrete ones. These provide better temperature control and allow the wines to breathe. We even met their new puppy. It was a wonderful experience and we’re looking forward to receiving six (6) bottles shipped directly to our home. Grazie!Written 28 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Janice O1 contributionA wonderful experience -- a highlight of our recent visit to Italy! Amazing wine and lunch-- all prepared and served with love. The staff and family are so welcoming -- would highly recommend a stop here.Written 30 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bill SMontreal, Canada26 contributionsStopped for a wine tasting. What a wonderful experience
Well worth the stop. Some of the better wines in the Chianti Classico region.
Don't forget to ask about their olive oil if they have some left. It's magical and sells out quicklyWritten 3 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - NC4USRaleigh, NC61 contributionsThere is a lovely museum with details regarding the local Etruscan history in the fort and wonderful views from the top. Well worth a look.Written 6 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JMGenevaGeneva, Switzerland1,866 contributionsCatsellina is essentially one street (for tourists), so once you've done it a couple of times, why not follow this parallel passage. Not much in it but the medieval architecture is both original and superb.Written 12 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sarah mKnoxville, TN171 contributionsLively place to sit and drink wine. They offer great wine tastings! I chose the reserve tasting with a brunch, which was an amazing selection of cured meats and cheeses. The cellar is also located here for the winery.
Andrea and Massimo are wonderful, knowledgeable, and provide great entertainment and conversation! Massimo even has his own truffle cookbook that he will gladly sign for you.
My friend and I visited this wine bar every day, usually multiple times each day of our three day stay here.
I purchased some fresh olive oil, that was only three days old at the time, and it was amazing!Written 5 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Cynthia9438 contributionsVisited Casamonti as part of ArtViva's Best of Tuscany day trip, and it was the highlight (of an overall awesome day). Anna Rita creates a lovely Tuscan lunch, some of the best food we had in Italy, featuring meats from their special cinta senese piggies. Yum. Also features their olive oil and wine, and vast knowledge of agriculture in Tuscany. An outstanding and memorable experience. White truffle oil and 25-yr aged balsamic too...Written 13 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rachel HEdinburgh, UK47 contributionsInformative and friendly, Ilaria spent time explaining everything about a variety of wines, as well as oil and balsamic vinegar. There was no 'hard sell', which actually meant that we bought more than we planned to! Grazie mille, Ilaria!Written 28 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael KHerning, Denmark470 contributionsCame by this place walking round town. Needed some more information about the place. The view for the top off the graves is great.Written 29 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brun066Florence, Italy11,882 contributionsThe Chianti region is now world famous; but in past centuries its role was marginal. The fame of its wine was weak (only in the mid-nineteenth century the rules for the winemaking of "Chianti Classico" were codified); the fame of its landscape was non-existent, as there were no postmodern travelers, who today appreciate the traditional Tuscan countryside as it would represent "the past". The landscape (any landscape) was appreciated if (and only if) it denoted luxuriance, wealth, abundance. And Chianti - strictly understood - did not stand out for these qualities. It was sparsely populated and the agriculture that was practiced here was mostly for survival.
The inhabited centers of Chianti - including Casellina - were the consequence of this condition. No "cities" here (before the 1348 "Black Plague", in Tuscany the centers at least reaching 3-4000 inhabitants could be considered cities), but only small-sized villages, in an area overall little populated. Among these villages is undoubtedly Castellina, anyway one of the three capitals of three "terzieri" (districts) of the Lega del Chianti (the others were Gaiole and Radda).
Castellina had a wall circle, still well recognizable in some parts; which is no without importance. But the walls themselves appear to be late: the chronicles say that they were set up in the first decades of the fifteenth century; previously, in case of war, the population could only take refuge in a fortified part that must have been very small, precisely the "Castellina" (= small fortified spot), which gives the place its name. And the modest size of the historic town, even once the larger walls have been built, can also be appreciated by the traveler who measures the distance between the sites of the two ancient gates, Fiorentina and Senese.
Moreover, even on this tiny scale, the reasons for appreciation that are typical of the historical centers of Tuscany persist: pedestrianization, good buildings' condition, respect for the traditional building fabric.
Of course, even Castellina doesn't resemble what it was still only 50 years ago: properly agricultural functions have disappeared, agriculture has become "branding", shops have become sophisticated, "where once there was not even Parmesan now you can buy the blue Cheddar”, real estate agencies offer for sale villas with land in the surrounding countryside, at prices mostly in excess of one million euros.
You may like it or not, but it is. And many like it.Written 7 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Roberts BWinston Salem, NC172 contributionsWe visited Monteriggioni for the morning and wanted to have a tasting at a nearby winery for lunch. We had thoroughly enjoyed a Villa Trasqua white wine at dinner a few days before, so we decided to give them a try. What a great choice! Loretta was an interesting, thorough, and attentive hostess. Her pours were quite substantial: we 5 finished each bottle she brought to us (including a 4th one not listed on our 22 euro pp price. The charcuterie servings were plentiful and tasty, so it was a perfect light lunch. The views are serene, and their wines are excellent across the board. We ordered multiple cases to be shipped home. Don’t be turned off by the gravel road up the hillside into the forest. It is well worth the 10 minutes on the well maintained road.Written 10 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Louise VAalborg, Denmark82 contributionsBy recommandation we visited this winery. Abolutely fantastic place, far away from almost everything, we found the Nittardi Winery. Located at the end of a 3 km long gravel roa,d taking us through the wonderful Tuscan landscape, we arrived for a tasting and an introduction to the ideas behind this special place. Thanks to the owners great passion for art, the entire estate is blessed with various works of all sorts and materials made by different artists. The location has a few appartements and almost has the feel of an ancient monestety or sanctary. The grounds are wonderful, but not easy accessible (gravel, steep slopes and stairs) There is a lovely poolarea and many amazing views of the countryside. One particular interesting thing is the iconic wrapping paper for the wine bottels - introduced by the owners and made each year by different artists.Written 26 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- May CShoreham-by-Sea, UK98 contributionsWe were taken here on a group holiday and I nearly opted out. So so glad I did not. For a start the winery is in a beautiful setting and the staff are helpful and enthusiastic. We learnt the history of the family who own it, their traditional and organic methods of cultivation. The tour of the cellars was amazing, great for photos but awesome in terms of the volume of priceless wines in store there.We were also able to peep through the windows and see the bunches of white grapes drying naturally in readiness for the magic process of turning them into Vin Santo S. Niccolo. Needless to say the three wines we tasted were just delicious. The winery also produces its own olive oil. The wine labels are beautiful as well as informative......they show local birds, some of which are rare like the oldest and finest wines. Think I might have to move to Tuscany.Written 3 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Paoloc0211Basel, Switzerland347 contributionsWe enjoyed the tour with our three kids. The winery is beautiful. We loved their wines and the wine tasting was very well organized. Beautiful experience also for young kidsWritten 3 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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- The best day trips from Castellina In Chianti according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Chianti Half day Wine tour from Florence
- Private Tour in Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Day Trip from Florence
- Chianti and Castle small group Tour from Siena with Wine Tasting
- Half-Day Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour from Siena
- Vespa Tour with Lunch&Chianti Winery from Siena
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Castellina In Chianti Attractions Information
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