In the penultimate post in this series, we are looking at some more of the finest and most famous wineries in Italy. No trip to Italy would be complete without enjoying the local cuisine and wine that the country is so famous for and there are few activities that are more pleasant and relaxing on a holiday than visiting a winery. Tour the grounds, learn about Italian wine and, of course, sample some!
5. Castello di Volpaia, Chianti, Tuscany
Volpaia is a pretty and picturesque fortified village in the Chianti Classico wine region of Tuscany. Much of the town is owned by Castello di Volpaia, a winery that boasts incredible views across the surrounding rolling hills and lush green fields of the Chianti landscape, historic buildings, restaurants, exceptionally fresh air and various activities to enjoy. Each year, more than 10,000 people visit Volpaia’s cellars and it is easy to see why – it is a tourist's dream but not a tourist trap and remains authentic.
Pretty and historic, there are great activities to enjoy in the town such as the cooking classes conducted by Giovannella Stianti Mascheroni, proprietress of Volpaia, at the cooking school located in the oldest part of the village, visits to the wine shop located the principal tower of the town's castle, wine tastings and exploration of the impressive fortress and pretty Gothic church with its rose window. Just find a vacation rental in Tuscany and explore this incredible town and winery for yourself!
6. Tenuta di Castelbuono, Bevagna, Perugia
Awarded the Wonderful Winery prize because of its peculiar architecture, Tenuta di Castelbuono is a charming winery, located in Bevagna, in the province of Perugia, in Umbria. Designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro, an Italian artist of great renown, it is inspired by the hilly landscape that surrounds it. With scenic surroundings and a highly unique building, it is a very Instagram friendly entry to this list and a pleasant, slightly different place to head to for your wine tastings and tours. Just find a holiday rental in Perugia and call +39 0742 361670 to book a tour.
For even more excellent wineries around Italy, be sure to read on to the next, and final, post in this series!
Volpaia is a pretty and picturesque fortified village in the Chianti Classico wine region of Tuscany. Much of the town is owned by Castello di Volpaia, a winery that boasts incredible views across the surrounding rolling hills and lush green fields of the Chianti landscape, historic buildings, restaurants, exceptionally fresh air and various activities to enjoy. Each year, more than 10,000 people visit Volpaia’s cellars and it is easy to see why – it is a tourist's dream but not a tourist trap and remains authentic.
Pretty and historic, there are great activities to enjoy in the town such as the cooking classes conducted by Giovannella Stianti Mascheroni, proprietress of Volpaia, at the cooking school located in the oldest part of the village, visits to the wine shop located the principal tower of the town's castle, wine tastings and exploration of the impressive fortress and pretty Gothic church with its rose window. Just find a vacation rental in Tuscany and explore this incredible town and winery for yourself!
6. Tenuta di Castelbuono, Bevagna, Perugia
Awarded the Wonderful Winery prize because of its peculiar architecture, Tenuta di Castelbuono is a charming winery, located in Bevagna, in the province of Perugia, in Umbria. Designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro, an Italian artist of great renown, it is inspired by the hilly landscape that surrounds it. With scenic surroundings and a highly unique building, it is a very Instagram friendly entry to this list and a pleasant, slightly different place to head to for your wine tastings and tours. Just find a holiday rental in Perugia and call +39 0742 361670 to book a tour.
For even more excellent wineries around Italy, be sure to read on to the next, and final, post in this series!