The Castello di Brolio above its vineyards in Chianti

13 of the best · Tuscany, Italy

Wine Bars and Wine Estates in Tuscany

Florence’s wine bars and the wine estates of Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano and Bolgheri that open their cellars to visitors.

Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Tuscany.

  1. Visits by booking

    Antinori nel Chianti Classico

    Bargino, San Casciano·Wine estate

    The Antinori family’s modern winery, south of Florence.

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  2. Visits by booking

    Castello di Brolio (Ricasoli)

    Gaiole in Chianti·Wine estate

    The Ricasoli family’s castle and wine estate above the Chianti vineyards.

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  3. Visits by booking

    Castello Banfi

    Montalcino·Wine estate

    The Brunello estate around the Castello di Poggio alle Mura.

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The full list: Bars & Wine, A–Z

Neighbourhood

Bars 3

In Florence.

  1. Florence’s American bar since 1953

    Harry’s Bar Firenze

    Florence·American bar·€€€

    The Florentine American bar and restaurant, open since 1953.

    Via il Prato 40r, 50123 FirenzeExplore View on map

  2. Drinks by the Arno

    Hotel bars of the Lungarno

    Florence·Hotel bars·€€€

    The bars of the Lungarno Collection hotels by the Ponte Vecchio.

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  3. A wine bar by the Ponte Vecchio

    Le Volpi e l’Uva

    Oltrarno, Florence·Wine bar·€€

    A small wine bar on a square just over the Ponte Vecchio.

    Piazza dei Rossi 1, 50125 FirenzeExplore View on map

Wine estates 10

Visits by booking.

  1. Visits by booking

    Antinori nel Chianti Classico

    Bargino, San Casciano·Wine estate

    The Antinori family’s modern winery, south of Florence.

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  2. Visits by booking

    Avignonesi

    Montepulciano·Wine estate

    A Vino Nobile estate near Montepulciano, with long barrel cellars.

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  3. Visits by booking

    Badia a Coltibuono

    Gaiole in Chianti·Wine estate

    A former abbey in the woods above Gaiole, now a wine estate.

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  4. Visits by booking

    Biondi-Santi

    Montalcino·Wine estate

    The historic estate of Brunello di Montalcino.

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  5. Visits by booking

    Castello Banfi

    Montalcino·Wine estate

    The Brunello estate around the Castello di Poggio alle Mura.

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  6. Visits by booking

    Castello di Ama

    Gaiole in Chianti·Wine estate

    A Chianti Classico estate in the hills near Gaiole.

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  7. Visits by booking

    Castello di Brolio (Ricasoli)

    Gaiole in Chianti·Wine estate

    The Ricasoli family’s castle and wine estate above the Chianti vineyards.

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  8. Visits by booking

    Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)

    Castellina in Chianti·Wine estate

    The Mazzei family’s estate and hamlet south of Castellina in Chianti.

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  9. Visits by booking

    Ornellaia

    Bolgheri·Wine estate

    One of the best-known estates of the Bolgheri coast.

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  10. Visits by booking

    Tenuta San Guido

    Bolgheri·Wine estate

    The estate of Sassicaia, at the end of Bolgheri’s cypress avenue.

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Most estates take visits by booking: reserve on each estate’s own website, and plan a driver.

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