Tastings — Siena

San Quirico d'Orcia, Siena, Tuscany

This family winery in the Val d'Orcia produces Orcia DOC wines near San Quirico d'Orcia. Its cellar hosts tastings of the estate's bottlings.

Best for Orcia DOC wine tasting

Visit official site ↗Amazon ↗

Gaiole in Chianti, Siena

Winemaking has gone on at this former Vallombrosan abbey since 1051, and the Stucchi Prinetti family now farms it organically for Chianti Classico and estate extra-virgin olive oil. The 800-hectare property also runs a wine resort, restaurant and cellar tastings.

Best for Organic Chianti Classico and olive oil from an ancient abbey estate

Visit official site ↗Amazon ↗

Gaiole in Chianti, Siena

A fortified castle that has stood above Gaiole in Chianti since 1256, now producing Chianti Classico from its surrounding vineyards. The estate sells direct through an online shop and wine club and runs an osteria, rooms and villas on the grounds.

Best for Chianti Classico and cellar tastings at a medieval castle

Visit official site ↗Amazon ↗

Loc. Castagnoli, Gaiole in Chianti, Siena

Brothers Daniele and Carlo Cantalici make organic Chianti Classico, IGT reds, rosé and olive oil at the Ridolfo furnace, a building with sections dating to the 16th century. They sell direct through an on-site shop and online store and host tastings at the estate.

Best for Organic Chianti Classico and tastings from a family winery

Visit official site ↗Amazon ↗

Castagnoli, Gaiole in Chianti, Siena

Set in the hilltop hamlet of Castagnoli, this Tenute Calì estate grows and vinifies Chianti Classico and other estate products in the heart of Gaiole. The winery sells direct online and hosts tastings, experiences and stays at its wine relais.

Best for Chianti Classico and a wine relais in a hilltop hamlet

Visit official site ↗Amazon ↗