Location: Gaiole in Chianti
Top Things to do in Gaiole in Chianti
Things to do in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany: The Best Food & Drink
Gaiole in Chianti is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Florence and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Siena. Forbes named it number one in its list of "Europe's Most Idyllic Places To Live."
Restaurants in Gaiole in Chianti
1. Toscana Mia Cooking Classes in Tuscany
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5.0 based on 181 reviews
TOSCANA MIA is Simonetta & Paola’s idea for cooking, tasting and language programs in Tuscany Chianti wine region and Florence. An authentic organic food Tuscan experience : Cooking, Markets, Gourmet Shops and Wine tasting. We are happy to welcome in a family ancient home. Food lovers, lovers of Tuscany, lovers of Italian food, lovers of Italy ,Travelling solo, with the family, with friends, for an anniversary ,birthday or for pure pleasure of travelling.
2. PoggioBrandani
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
PoggioBrandani is dated 1234 and it is grew with the Brandani family who has always lived and worked here. Winery facilities: guided tours, photos gallery and museum, wine tasting, wine & souvenirs shop, direct sale, shipping all over the world, open all year.
3. Le Miccine
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
Le Miccine is a family owned winery and vineyard that is lead by a dynamic and young team. The estate respects the traditions of the Chianti Classico area while applying innovative thinking in the vineyard and winery practices. Utmost importance is placed on observing and adapting practices to each different vintage. Le Miccine wines are award winning wines distributed internationally in vibrant cities such as Montreal, New York, Auckland, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and across cities in Europe. Our team will be glad to welcome you for a wine tasting (5€) or guided tour (15€) in English, French, Spanish or Italian for an additional experience.
4. Cantalici
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
5. Podere Ciona
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By ShermanSUV - Ponte Vedra Beach, United States
We spent 3 nights here and enjoyed Every, Single, Minute. It's out in the country and away from anything touristy. Authentic, realistic, beautiful, peaceful, and very memorable. We used their cottage as our central point and quickly and easily got to know Franca and her sister Mimma. Love the Cooking Mama's!!! We also attended or participated in their classic Tuscan home cooking. We made the best Italian meal ever right in Franca's kitchen. It was a 6-course meal that we helped prepare/eat and walked away stuffed. Franca gave us the leftover Tiramisu which we enjoyed for the next 3 days. Highly recommend and you definitely need reservations for either the cooking class or to stay in their villa. You won't be disappointed!!!
6. I Sodi
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
7. La Casa di Bricciano - Azienda Agricola Biologica - Organic winery
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Surrounded by uncontaminated nature in the hills of Chianti, "La Casa di Bricciano" is a small family run organic farm which is becoming distinguished for his high quality wines. Our farm was established in 1992, under the principles of organic farming, fully respecting nature and with a scrupulous attention to the quality of our products. In our beautiful Tuscany, in the heart of Chianti Classico area, we take great care in every stage of the artisanal workmanship from the vineyards, to the wine making in the cellar and then the maturing and refining, in order to offer a limited amount of excellent quality wines. Wines that have received international awards and medals over the years. We produce four red wines: two Supertuscans I.G.T. "Il Ritrovo" (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) & "Sangiovese" (98% Sangiovese), plus a "Chianti Classico" and "Chianti Classico Riserva". Our wines are made exclusively from own grapes.
8. Castello di Brolio
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4.5 based on 990 reviews
Since 1141, the Ricasoli family has been making wines from the vineyards surrounding their estate, Brolio Castle, making it the world's oldest winemaking operation under continuous family control.
Reviewed By DrMarkV1985 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom
This castle is beautiful and has incredible views of the hills below it, and was the perfect setting for me to propose to my girlfriend! The winery associated with it is gorgeous as well and you get a free glass of wine there with your castle ticket. We are certainly going back someday soon!
9. Badia a Coltibuono
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
Badia a Coltibuono or "The Abbey of good harvest," is approximately two thousand years old, which today serves as a vast estate composed of vineyards, chestnut and olive trees, all producing some of Tuscany's finest wines.
Reviewed By PaulF109 - Aldington, United Kingdom
We booked a tour and wine tasting after lunch in the restaurant. We had a fantastic lunch and it’s lovely views and great service. The tour and wine tasting lasted ver 90 mins and we were really well liked after by our guide who spoke perfect English and was able to switch between her native Italian with some clients and us. We were 8 in the group. All worked Covid secure and sensible precautions unlike others have mentioned. The Abbey is an amazing place, well worth a visit in its own but why wouldn’t you eat here as well!!
10. Barone Ricasoli
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By 265irinaj - London, United Kingdom
I’ve done few research and decided to visit this winery. We booked Classic Tour which was 2.5 hours (€35 per adults and €20 per child) . It was really a great mixture as the castle , where the family still lives, is stunning. This winery is the oldest in Chianti and dates back to 1141! The family has a very interesting history and some members played many important roles including being Prime Ministers twice. We also visited old wine cellar in the castle and modern production facility with the bottling plant . During the tasting we tried 3 different types: 2 were Chianti and 1 Merlot. If you’ve been on the tour you will also have 10% discount in the shop. They also sell some whites and rose which was a favourite of mine! Absolutely delicious and fresh- would highly recommend it. The trattoria opposite the shops serves great lunches and coffee. We had a mixed plate of ham and cheese afterwards.
