Top 10 Chianti Vineyards
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1. Castello di Brolio
The estate that invented modern Chianti Classico is back in the Ricasoli family’s hands. Book tours in advance.
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2. Monsanto
Wines from an estate that makes a 100 percent Sangiovese Chianti. Call in advance to tour the cellars.
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3. Fonterutoli
Highly regarded estate in the Marquis Mazzei family since 1435. Excellent Chianti Classico, Badiola Sangioveto and Belguardo (a Morellino). The laid-back bar has tastings.
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4. Castello di Ama
You can’t tour the estate, but you can taste and buy their Chianti, Merlot and Pinot Grigio at Rinaldi Palmira’s enoteca in nearby Lecchi.
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5. Castello di Volpaia
Visit the 13th-century village around an impressive central tower, and sample wines, olive oils and vinegars. Call a week in advance to tour.
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6. Castello di Verrazzano
The family has been making wine since 1100. Sample it at the estate on weekdays.
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7. Vicchiomaggio
This dramatically situated and enterprising estate offers tastings, cellar tours (with a day’s notice), a trattoria and cooking lessons.
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8. Villa Vignamaggio
A historic villa (see Villa Vignamaggio, Greve in Chianti) whose wines were the first to be called Chianti. Book ahead for tours.
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9. Vistarenni
Modern cellars and scenic vineyards, with tastings for small groups who book a day in advance.
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10. Rocca delle Macie
A restaurant, rooms to let and an opera festival every summer enliven this estate, with farm buildings dating back to the 14th century.
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