Tuscany Wineries Guide Wine in Tuscany

Tuscany, Italy has an ideal climate and landscape for growing grapes. Tuscany is home to Chianti, the small area in which the most famous Italian wines, Chiantis, are created. A visit to Tuscany is not complete without a tour of the regions local wineries.

One of Tuscany's most ancient wineries is the Avignonesi winery. Originally started by French immigrants in the fourteenth century, the Avignonesi winery now grows grapes for the production of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. The winery Avignonesi consists of four wine-producing estates: Le Capezzine, I Poggetti, La Selva and La Lombarda. About 3/4 of the land of the Avignonesi vineyards are used for growing grapes, while the rest of the extensive piece of land is used for the cultivation of olive trees.

Also located in the Siena region of Tuscany is the winery Azienda Agricola Casa Emma. Surrounded by vineyards, olive orchards and even a botanical park, this mid-sized winery is quaint and delightful. Specializing in grappa and even some foods, the tasting room offers snacks such as rose jelly and cooked wine. In the 1970’s this winery was transferred over to the current owners from an Italian noblewoman, the namesake, Emma.

Located in beautiful Firenze, in the valley of Conca d'Oro (the golden shell), lies the winery of Candialle Azienda Agricola. These traditional makers of Chianti Classico used old-fashioned grape processing methods and produce some of the regions great Chianti. Sangiovese, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah grapes can be found growing in the valley, where the morning fog creates a mystifying and enchanting atmosphere, perfect for romantic visit and an authentic Chianti experience.

Not far from the Candialle Azienda Agricola in Firenze is the Fattoria Le Corti Anichini Di Angiolo Anichini winery. This winery consists of one of Italy's most classic examples of a Rennaissance estate. The large home is host to the "Alla Corto Del Vino" wine fair each year. Originally owned by the Corsini family, this huge estate makes up one of the largest wineries in the region. Left to rot by the Corti family, long overwhelmed with wealth and property, this estate was resurrected by its current owners in 1992. The winery has undergone much successful renovation since then, and is rightfully proud of the resulting products.

While Firenze and Siena are the Tuscan region's most well-known wine-producing counties, delicious wines and Chiantis are grown all over the regions. Depending on the length of your visit, you may choose to take a tour of wineries in every Tuscan region including the beautiful seaside Livorno or Grossetto. In truth, all of Tuscany is a wine lover's paradise; a near perfect environment for grapes, a haven for wineries and a true joy for wine lovers.