Tuscany · Bargino (San Casciano in Val di Pesa)
Antinori nel Chianti Classico
The winery of a family making wine since 1385, dug into the hillside, with a vineyard on the roof and an iconic spiral staircase.
- The visit
- «Tinaia Tour»: a short film, a tour of the winery and museum and a tasting of three wines. The «Bottaia Tour» (2 h 30 min, 4 wines) costs 75 €.
- Price
- 50 € (according to their website, Oct 2026)
- When
- Book and pay online; in Italian or English
- Getting there
- About 20 km south of Florence.
Book on their official website → Their wines on this site: Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2023 (Tenuta Tignanello)
Tuscany · Montalcino
Castello Banfi
The medieval castle of Poggio alle Mura and a large Brunello di Montalcino estate.
- The visit
- Public tour with tasting; also with a paired lunch, and private tours. You need your own car to follow the guide from the castle to the winery (4 km).
- Price
- 60 € with tasting; 125–140 € with lunch (according to their website, Oct 2026)
- When
- Booking required, online
- Getting there
- Montalcino is about 40 km south of Siena.
Book on their official website →
Piedmont · Barolo (Langhe)
Marchesi di Barolo
The Old Cellars opposite Barolo castle where, according to the house, Barolo was born over 200 years ago.
- The visit
- Guided tour of the historic cellars with a tasting: «Il Re Barolo» (classic, cru and riserva Barolo), «I classici e le rarità» (5 wines) or with a lunch menu.
- Price
- see their booking site
- When
- 1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min, booked online
- Getting there
- Barolo is about 15 km from Alba and an hour from Turin.
Book on their official website →
Lombardy · Erbusco (Franciacorta)
Ca' del Bosco
The flagship Franciacorta sparkling-wine house, with contemporary sculptures among its tunnels and cellars.
- The visit
- A tour of the old barrel rooms, the caveaux and the «Cupola», with a tasting of their wines.
- Price
- on request
- When
- Book or request availability on their website
- Getting there
- Erbusco lies between Brescia and Bergamo, near Lake Iseo.
Book on their official website →
Prices and opening times checked on each winery's official website in October 2026; they may change. Distances from Madrid are approximate, by road. No winery pays to appear here.
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