Vino Nobile

The area of Tuscany that lies south/southeast of Siena is famous for its superb wines. A great bonus is that these vineyards are in one of Italy’s most picturesque regions, filled with quaint villages and amazing abbeys, thus making your adventures even more enchanting. Whereas Chianti Classico wine is renowned in the area between Florence and Siena, the vineyards farther south also produce some of the mostly highly regarded wines in the world, the most famous of these being Vino Nobile, grown near Montepulciano, and Brunello, grown near Montacino. There are many wineries open to the public where wine can be tasted and purchased. Many winetastings are free, although some wineries charge a minimal fee. As you drive through the countryside look for signs reading Cantina (wine shop) or Vendita Diretta (direct sales).