What days are they open?

All 13 with posted hours are open Monday to Friday.

Do I need a reservation?

Cast Wines and Ercolani Cellars - "Underground City" and Museum take walk-ins. Mastrojanni, Castello Banfi, Podere Le Ripi and Winery Castello di Bolgheri ask you to book ahead.

How much is a tasting?

Posted tastings run $32 to $200, with Cast Wines at the low end.

What regions does this list cover?

Toscana, Western Australia and Dry Creek Valley.

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15 wineries

ToscanaMastrojanni
ToscanaAvignonesi
Western AustraliaCastelli Estate
Dry Creek ValleyCast Wines

Mastrojanni

Food pairings

Avignonesi

Food pairings

Castelli Estate

Scenic viewsRare varietals

Cast Wines

Outdoor seatingScenic views

Tenuta San Guido - Sassicaia

Food pairings

Castello Banfi

Tours availableFood pairings

Tenuta Biondi-Santi

Antinori nel Chianti Classico

Food pairings

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia

WaterfrontFocus on whitesUpscale

Podere Le Ripi

Outdoor seatingTours available

Enoteca la Fortezza di Montalcino Srl

CastleOld-world charm

Ercolani Cellars - "Underground City" and Museum

Tours availableFood pairings

Querceto di Castellina

Outdoor seatingDog-friendly

Castello di Verrazzano

CastleScenic viewsOutdoor seating

Winery Castello di Bolgheri

Tours availableFood pairings