We took the castle tour in the morning, which was full of fascinating historical insights. The visit was engaging and enjoyable. From one section of the walls, we could admire the best view we saw during our entire trip to Tuscany, perfect for taking photos and enjoying the stunning scenery. The tour continued with a visit to the winery, where we learned about the wine-making process. We were lucky to see the vineyards full of grapes, as it was harvest season (late September). We even watched the grapes being loaded onto tractors and taken to the winery. It was a truly beautiful and enriching experience, ending with a delicious wine tasting. Highly recommended!

Beautiful castle with a very interesting history. You can walk around the gardens and the walls. The balcony had the best views of Chianti area. You get a free wine with the ticket. The staff were nice and friendly.

WOW! We booked a private tour of the castle and it was spectacular! Our tour guide was so much fun. The wines were delicious and we ordered 6 to be shipped home. They arrived quickly and all intact. The provided lunch was also very delicious. We would highly recommend booking a private tour via their website. 100% worth it!

Best castle to visit in Tuscany. The view is so amazing and the history is great as well. We book the dinner tour and it was really worth it with the four wines tasting for dinner.

Loved it. We did the Wine Masterclass which was a brief tour of the outside of the castle, the gardens and ended with an incredible view, where the wine tasting took place. We ended up buying some bottles and had them shipped. Would absolutely recommend.

What a great experience for the kids and grown ups. The kids got to go on the a scavenger hunt in the forest and learn about local trees and wildlife. Then we did the self guided tour and discovered a lovely wine tasting where the kids played with their prizes and the hostesses were exceedingly patient. Finally we went into town for the free tasting with our entry and the kids enjoyed a honey tasting as well. So lovely!

I had the best time at the master wine, tasting class and learn so much about the family, the wines and the countryside. I would definitely visit again.

One of our favourite wineries from our trip to Tuscany. Such fantastic views. They were not open for tours, but they still let us try a few wines; order a bottle and roam around the property with a glass of wine in hand. Loved the place. Must visit.

Out of the wine tasting tours we had, this was our least favorite. The tour of the vineyard itself lasted a little over an hour, and the tasting took place over the last 30 minutes. If you are into modern art/sculptures, you might enjoy the art pieces around the vineyard. However, it's not our cup of tea, and we stopped at least 5 different art pieces that included explanations of each one. It's a beautiful, large vineyard, but I felt it was half art gallery tour and half vineyard tour. The wines themselves were ok, coming from a sommelier and casual wine drinker. 1-2 wines felt like they could have been aged more for a better taste. Our guide, however, was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was the most expensive wine tour we did that day.

If you find yourself near Gaiole in Chianti you must take time to visit Castello di Ama. The 12th century hamlet the winery sits in is stunning and the art additions Lorenza has added are impressive and though provoking. I believe their wine speaks for itself, truly amazing. The hospitality and welcoming environment cannot be undermined. Danielle was incredible not only as an exceptional individual but also his knowledge of the region, winery, and what makes Castello di Ama so special. Looking forward to my next visit!

We visited Castello di Ama a few years ago, and we continue to order their wines every year. Their San Lorenzo is our favorite celebration wine.

Our guide through the winery today was Borjana and we had a wonderful experience. Winery on its own is an incredible place and with having Borjana as our guide and her 30 years experiance in the wine industry is just a win win situation. Strongly recommended visiting the winery and asking for her to take you around!

This is such a lovely winery. The drive there is so picturesque and the winery and small village of Ama was so beautiful. The tour was so informative and gave such a wonderful look at the wine making process at Castello di Ama. It culminated with a wine tasting and we even got some shipped home! The winery also has a unique art collection throughout its spaces that features a variety of mediums that beautiful compliment that space.

The Winery is New and Amazing, the history was Wonderful, and the person’s that are working there, deserve a Big praise, recommend this winery for Future visits and Definetly Coming Back in 2026 when the summer season opened

Great quality food. Small room, quit and intimate atmosphere. The ingredients are very good, the menu is short, but very well balanced. Great starters, pastas and the meat tastes great. Very good indeed. The wine cart is strong with several good Chianti wines to open… I do recommend for your Tuscany tour!

We had dinner twice in this excellent restaurant in Gaiole. The staff is super friendly, very knowledgeable and personable. From the three kinds of home made bread over the first course, main course till desert, everything was of tasteful, fresh quality. The tartar was to die for. My husband even went to the kitchen to compliment the chef. Turns out the sous chef was responsible for this deliciousness. Bravo! We had the Tagliata and pasta ragu as main courses. Special thanks to Lorenzo, Lessen, Klevis and the other staff members, whose names I didn’t catch.

Excellent food and service. Get the beef tartare and the pricey steak. Best meal I’ve had in my life.

Great restaurant with even better staff. Very personal from the start, great balance of formality and informality. Must go when in the area!

My first visit to Chianti led me to a local restaurant that left an everlasting impression. Without a doubt, it offered the finest food I have ever tasted. I wholeheartedly recommend their local dry-aged steak, beef tartare, and beef carpaccio. The service was impeccable, delivered with professionalism and perfection.

I’ve been to Osteria Al Ponte four times (so far) in three days with my family. Yes, one day we had lunch AND dinner on the same day! The reason why we’ve been back so often is because the food, the staff and the atmosphere are simply outstanding. Let me start with the food. I’ve had the beef cheeks, the tartare, the risotto, the deconstructed burger and the Florentine steak. All matched with a local Prosecco. I was in heaven, being gluten intolerant and often struggling to find any decent yet let alone delicious food. I’m so happy when I eat here and will end up trying all menu items by the end of our two week stay in Tuscany. Now to the staff. I was amazed at the expertise, attention to detail, respect and warm welcome. By our second visit we felt like family. Alma and Ado (the owners) and their staff are outstanding people. And finally the atmosphere. We’ve dined inside and outside. It’s a casual atmosphere so you don’t need to dress up, but you can. Inside feels almost like a fine dining experience. Outside is classic Italian casual; we loved having lunch outside. This is our favourite restaurant since arriving in Italy three weeks ago. From Rome to Positano to Tuscany, this is the one.

The inside is small, restrained decoration and table cloth service - all very focus and set up for the (well populated and very loud) American customers. Food is okay, somethings not quite right but overall good. Had an allergy which I never mention as I wasn’t expecting fruit in my starter- I told the staff and very swiftly got a new one in front of me. Meanwhile the other staff was carefully keeping an eye on me and told me to call if needed. Very lovely staff indeed, they are friendly, caring and incredibly patience with those loud customers asking the same question again and again.

Incredible fine dining experience. Impeccable attention to detail with the food and service. I wish I could have had 4x the fagiolini spaghetti with rosemary and bay leaf “fairy” dust. Ambiance dining amongst the 4 walls of a castle is unparalleled. Service ten stars. Wonderful final dinner to finish our time in Tuscany. Enjoy every moment created amongst the Tuscan stars.

Beautiful setting in an old castle convent. The plates were all excellent and creative especially the deserts. The environment was a bit too formal / tense / not relaxing for me though. Maybe language barrier. Great food but would not go back.

During a road trip in beautiful Tuscany we had the chance and pleasure at the same time to visit Il Pievano, a restaurant that created a great memorable experience for us, where the chef has prepared a menu that combines taste excellency with a playful visual result. All dishes were unique and left us more than satisfied. Quality of the food, together with beautiful surroundings and amazing service made Il Pievano a restaurant that I would totally recommend and definitely a place that I will revisit!

As this was the only one star Michelin rated restaurant in the area we had high expectations. The restaurant is set in an old convent, turned into a luxury hotel. As expected the service and advise from the staff and sommelière are excellent, if a bit stiff. They have two different menus plus a blind menu with 10 surprise dishes at 160€. The wine accompaniment is 130€ per person. There is a lot of creativity in how the Chef creates his dishes. However, none of the various dishes were in the category of amazing, wow or excellent. The dishes look nice and tasted OK. But that’s about it. They also hurry you along a bit. You are still with one wine and they already pour the wine for the next dish that arrives within a minute. Wine accompaniment was a bad choice considering you pay so much money for just five small glasses of wine, plus a grappa. That comes out at 20+ € per glass. The wines served should be super Tuscan category, but the wines were way below that. I had checked one wine, the Sauvignon Blanc from Graf in Meran. Retail price is just 16€ per bottle. Just imagine what kind of wine you can buy today for €260 (wine accompaniment per person is 130) in a restaurant.

We wanted to enjoy our experience at this restaurant. The day before we had an amazing lunch at a Michelin star restaurant in Montalcino. However, the culinary experience at this restaurant had us wondering how on earth anyone rated this place more than 3 stars, let alone assigned it a Michelin star. For those looking for an authentic, delicious Tuscan dinner, do not come here. The food was not good. The bread provided with the meal was amazing. Marco, our waiter, was out of this world. The whole experience was good because of him. The rest? Unfortunately, if you value your money and tastebuds, avoid this restaurant.

My wife and I were shocked to stumble upon this place, a Michelin restaurant in the middle of the Tuscan Hills. When we went, there were two tasting options available; we each had one with the wine pairing. There was also a full menu but it’s hard to pass a tasting.

First, a qualification. I am not a "foodie" so I really dont know what a Michelin star is supposed to represent. Having said that, I have been blessed with the opportunity to eat at some pretty phenomenal places around the globe over the years, so I can appreciate good food and a good experience. We booked this with a group of friends since my wife and I were staying at the hotel (which is fantastic). Overall, I had a great time with this meal and we were all very glad that we were able to make it happen. We did the "blind menu" and it was an amazing adventure of 10+ courses. I won't give away any trade secrets, just to say that most of the courses were absolutely amazing, others a little bit less....all incredibly imaginitive and full of courage and flair. The service was impeccable. The setting is a dream. Well done to al involved.

Sitting on top of a hill in Tuscany you will find Badia a Coltibuono and it truly is a gem. It’s a quiet and peaceful escape in monastery built in 1050 and turned into a winery and hotel! The buildings have so much history and the wine is delicious. The rooms are clean, large and well appointed.The best part about Badia a Coltibuono though is the staff. They go out of their way to make you feel at home and are so lovely. We took a 2 day cooking class and Linda was a fantastic teacher! Special thanks also to Giusy for making our stay so special. We can’t wait to bring family back!

We only came for a wine tour and tasting, but had a great experience and loved our guide, Agatha. She was very knowledgeable with the history of the old monastery turned winery and was a great guide for the different wines we tried.

Truly appreciate the beauty of this medieval abbey (built in 1051) that was turned into a great wine resort. The room is spacious, clean, breakfast in a garden, food are excellent with homemade bakeries.. e.g. pistaschio stuffed croissant, their own wines.. great haven for an escape with style. Staff are friendly too.

At the recommendation of the hotel I am staying at, I came to this resort to enjoy a nice lunch and do a wine tasting. When I attempted to enter, the woman attendant immediately told me that this was a "private" resort and I could not enter. I told her that I understood that they conduct wine tastings, to which she responded that they are only done by reservation. It was very clear that she wanted me to leave, and I did so. I was looking forward to my visit and went out of my way to come to this location. After the POOR greating that I was given I will surely not return. I will continue my scouting mission, to find exceptional wines in the region, elsewhere. There are many treasures to be found, but this is obviously not one of them. Even if the wines were exceptional, I would prefer to give my business to people who are a little less abrasive. I should mention that the location is very scenic. I'm sure with the right staff my experience would have been quite different and perhaps I might have looked to stay at this resort on a future trip.

This an exceptional place to stay at. La Badia is a sort of all friend we discovered more than 10 years ago. First we visited and some years later we stayed. We took the appartement Fattore for 7 nights and we felt like at home, really. The garden is gorgeous, there is a nice pool, a library... So much to enjoy. The staff is very professional. We highly recommend.

Amazing heritage site and the tour was very interesting. The lady on reception was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tasting was underwhelming, the young woman hosting it was uninterested and cold. It made that part feel quite awkward. But certainly worth visiting to see the incredible Abbey.

My wife and I visited this beautiful Abbey at the beginning of September. As our flight was delated, we arrived past 1130pm but the restaurant staff was so kind to leave a full dinner in our appartment. The granaio appartment was clean and well furnished, and the breakfast the day after our arrival very good. Friendly staff served us scambled eggs, prosciutto and cheese, excellent house made focaccia and pizza, a spinach and prosciutto puff pastry pie, fresh fruit and yogurt..and a milion other items. Coffee service at the same level of a bar..cappuccino, latte and all you can ask for, juices etc. My wife broke a tooth and the reception found for us a dentist the very day. Stunning to say, dentist performed a clean up and temporary repair for free!!!! We also joined the tour and tasting, which was hosted in a tasteful room. Concierge again helped us booking a wine tasting at Volpaia our last day. A part the restaurant needs to be mentioned. Riccardo Giorgi, manager at the restaurant, offered us the most friendly and professional service I have ever received in my entire career of hospitality and food and beverage manager. Service was attentive but not invasive, we asked for items off the luch menu such as a big juicy chianina steak, he made it happen. Wine tasting was offered by the house. I shall mention that we booked the granaio room not being aware than it can host up to 2 families. When we casually mentioned this to the receptionist, we were given 50% off. I have been manager in the industry for over 35 years and I have never received such professional and attentive service. Stop to visit the pretty shop at the beginning of the road that takes you to the abbey..you will find the same quality. We will be back

DO NOT VISIT THIS RESTAURANT. They were very rude to us from the time we arrived and especially Carla, the owner, which is unacceptable. The food was really bad, the buratta salad was just a joke, and the main dishes tasteless. The truffle pasta was NOT good. This was not real Italian food. We know that it is NOT truffle season in August , but for some unknown reason Carla came to us saying that she picked truffle yesterday -we didn’t even asked- The village has really nice restaurants to visit , do not waste time and money to visit Ristorante La Bottega.

This is a place I would return to every time I am in the area. The service was impeccable and the food delicious. I served tagliatelle with truffles and my husband beef with puree. The dessert was excellent, too. In the front of the restaurant is a garden with beautiful colored flowers, but we stayed inside because it was quite cold outside. The gentlemen who served us were very nice. I highly recommend this place.

18 years of excellence, I love to go here for lunch and dinner in the middle of Chianti Classico. The owner Carla Barucci is always present and very attentive. I love to eat truffle and all dishes over the years have been exceptionally and the quality is always the same. I can’t wait to return!

This restaurant is a must visit; the flan is amazing as were the ravioli with ricotta and sage, tagliatelle with truffle and pesto spaghetti. You’ll be dining under fig trees, so be prepared for the occasional fruit to drop! Also, it is wise to make a reservation as it can get busy but we have certainly turned up without one and been accommodated. 5 Stars!

The best service and food we had in all of Italy. The warmth of the owner, Carla and momma Gina, is tasted in the food and they make you feel part of the family. We had the cheese plate, ravioli with pomodoro sauce, and Florentine steak with chocolate cake to end. Incredible! Came across it by luck. One of the luckiest days of our year. I wish I could give it more stars.

So close yet so far away. If you're not local, don't go here on a busy night (Saturday). The setting is 5 star, the food was pretty good, some dishes were cold, the service was just odd; we waited 15 minutes after we finished eating before someone collected our plates, nobody asked if we wanted coffee or dessert. 30 minutes later we left and the lady at the register asked why no coffee and dessert, we told her because nobody asked and she said that's because it was busy. They seemed to cater to people they knew or thought would be the best customers. It was my wife's birthday and I literally didn't care what I paid for the meal but it was only €89; 2 years ago for her birthday I paid €1200 in a similar, yet much more refined place in Venice. Michelin star in previous years, not since 2018 as best as I could see.

Absolutely my last pick in Volpaia. Food is bland and overpriced. The service was awkward and confusing and the staff was chatting loudly outside by the eating guests. A lot had for sure changed since they got their Michelin recommendation.

This is my second visit to La Georgia Gaieole and once again it was an excellent experience! The service is great, the staff are very friendly, and the food is absolutely delicious. Great vegetarian dishes! Every detail is taken care of — no wishes are left unfulfilled. Highly recommended!

Visited here with my family, service was really good and although they were fully booked inside they did offer some blankets for sitting outside. We had primis, seconds and desserts with wine and everything was just so delicious.

Loved our drive through Chianti. The owner here was so sweet, we had a wonderful lunch!

A lovely gem in Chianti with fantastic service and really delicious food and an even greater wine selection menu! The fresh zucchini salad with burrata was perfect for the weather and the sausage raghu was one of the best ones I have had so far!

Great Service… friendly smiles and great chat! Fast paced service but still giving the attention and attentiveness to all customer. I had a burger and WOW! The taste was phenomenal and the fries were incredible

Amaizing experience! Great food fresh truffles and very good wine!

Perfect gem in Gaiole in Chianti! This is a lovely small restaurant, located on the village square in Gaiole. The atmosphere in the square is very nice, and this restaurant just adds to it. The menu is straightforward, not too many options, but plenty to choose from. The food is absolutely delicious. We had dinner here 4 nights in one week, so we had a chance to try most of the menu, all items are excellent, but we truly enjoyed the risotto most of all. The dish is even finished right at your table. The people who run the restaurant are very welcoming and attentive. Our Italian is not too good, but we were helped very pleasantly, and English is spoken fluently as well. I would go back in a heartbeat. If I ever find myself in Gaiole again, this will be the first place I would stop.