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Slow travel route·🇮🇹 Italy

Tuscany Wine Route – 12-Day Itinerary

Chianti and Brunello Trail

Duration12 days
Stops6 stops
Best timeAutumn — Tuscan harvest, mild weather and quieter villages
CategoriesWine Tasting · Castles · Agritourism
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Castellina in ChiantiCastellina in Chianti
The itinerary

The stops.

6 stops06
02Stop · Midway
Radda in Chianti
Wine Tasting·Italy

Radda in Chianti

Medieval Chianti hilltop village surrounded by Classico vineyards, olive groves, and ancient walls.

⌬Chianti Classico wine⌬Medieval walls⌬Hilltop views⌬Hiking
03Stop · Midway
Gaiole in Chianti
Wine Tasting·Italy

Gaiole in Chianti

Medieval town in Chianti Classico with historic castles and renowned wine estates.

⌬Chianti Classico wine⌬Medieval architecture⌬Historic castles⌬Olive oil
04Stop · Midway
Buonconvento
Wine Tasting·Italy

Buonconvento

Buonconvento is a perfectly preserved medieval walled town in the Val d'Orcia.

⌬Medieval brick walls⌬Strategic wine location⌬Val d'Orcia gateway⌬Hiking
05Stop · Midway
Montalcino
Wine Tasting·Italy

Montalcino

Hilltop town world-famous for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG wine.

⌬Brunello di Montalcino wine⌬Historic architecture⌬Local gastronomy⌬Vineyards
06Stop · End
Montepulciano
Wine Tasting·Italy

Montepulciano

Hilltop town famous for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Renaissance architecture.

⌬Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine⌬Renaissance architecture⌬Historic town square⌬Etruscan history
The shape of it

Route map.

6 stops · 5 legs
Why this route

Highlights of this route.

01

Etruscan tombs and Chianti trails around Castellina

Ancient Etruscan burial chambers dot hills around this stone village amid Chianti Classico vineyards.

02

Castello di Volpaia and the Chiantigiana road from Radda

Medieval fortress overlooks Chianti valleys from this hilltop village on the scenic wine road.

03

Castello di Brolio and Tuscan cooking classes in Gaiole

Iron Baron castle dominates Brolio estate where Tuscan cooking classes use estate olive oil.

04

Medieval walls and Via Francigena at Buonconvento

Thirteenth-century walls protect this Via Francigena pilgrim stop beside wheat fields and vineyards.

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What's actually available to you.

6 stops
Wine Tasting
Castello La Leccia
Castles
Agriturismo Casale Dello Sparviero
Agritourism
Hiking trails
Hiking
Wine Tasting
Borgo Vescine
Castles
Hiking trails
Hiking
Wine Tasting
Rocca Di Castagnoli
Castles
Castello Di Tornano Wine Relais
Castles
Agriturismo San Sano
Agritourism
Hiking trails
Hiking
04.BuonconventoItaly
Wine Tasting
Hiking trails
Hiking
05.MontalcinoItaly
Wine Tasting
Hiking trails
Hiking
Taverna del Grappolo Blu
Local Cuisine
Wine Tasting
Hiking trails
Hiking
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Regions on this route.

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