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A Luxurious Long Weekend in Tuscany's Wine Country

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The route

11 stops·5 wineries · 2 restaurants · 2 hotels · 1 activity · 1 shop

1. 01

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   Antinori nel Chianti Classico

   Marvel at the Antinori family's architectural showstopper near Bargino, where centuries of winemaking mastery meet tastings of legendary Tignanello and Solaia.

2. 02

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Buca Mario

   Florence's oldest restaurant since 1886 serves ribollita and bistecca alla Fiorentina in a storied dining room near Piazza della Repubblica.

3. 03

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   Castello di Brolio – Barone Ricasoli

   Italy's oldest winery perches dramatically atop a medieval castle where Baron Ricasoli literally invented Chianti Classico in 1141.

4. 04

   Winery

   Fontodi

   Fontodi's biodynamic vineyards in Panzano produce benchmark Chianti Classico and the celebrated Flaccianello della Pieve Super Tuscan.

5. 05

   Restaurant

   Dario Cecchini – Solociccia

   Dario Cecchini's legendary butcher shop turned restaurant serves a communal Tuscan meat feast that's been featured everywhere worth reading.

6. 06

   Hotel

   Borgo San Felice

   This restored medieval hamlet delivers Michelin-starred meals, spa treatments, and sweeping Chianti Classico views in one luxurious package.

7. 07

   WineryToscana

   Banfi – Castello Banfi

   Montalcino's most visited estate combines world-class Brunello with a medieval castle enoteca and sprawling cellars worth exploring.

8. 08

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   Poggio Antico

   Perched at Montalcino's summit, this celebrated producer crafts elegant, age-worthy Brunellos paired with an equally impressive on-site restaurant.

9. 09

   Shop

   Enoteca Italiana

   Stock up on Italy's best DOC and DOCG wines from this prestigious shop nestled inside Siena's stunning 16th-century Medici Fortress.

10. 10

    Activity

    Il Campo – Siena

    Stroll Siena's breathtaking medieval Piazza del Campo, a UNESCO gem that's the perfect cultural palate cleanser after wine tasting.

11. 11

    Hotel

    Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Autograph Collection

    Sleep like a Renaissance noble in this 17th-century palazzo, complete with frescoed ceilings and a rooftop perch over Siena's terracotta skyline.