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Whenever we recommend basing yourself in one of the wine areas of Tuscany, we have certain images of these sorts of vacations that immediately come to mind: cycling between nearby vineyards in the Chianti area, wine-tasting in a historic cellar or a beautiful room overlooking the famous rolling green hills of Tuscany, picnicking among the vines, or dining in a more formal and excellent restaurant with the vineyards as a backdrop. If you are interested in the latter, in particular, then you might be interested in the list of the best vineyard-restaurants around the world that was recently put together by renowned viniculture publication Wine Enthusiast magazine. 

Of the 57 spots listed all around the globe, four are located in Tuscany alone. So, if you want to plan a perfect pairing of food and wine during a stay in one of our villas in Tuscany, then read on and discover these wineries that serve both in beautiful spaces...

Tick the main attractions off your bucket list or any of the things you’ve always wanted to see when you are staying in one of our villas in Tuscany – the great thing about the region is that it is easily travelled and day-trips can be readily planned – but don’t forget to soak up some of the region’s unique characteristics as well. 

Here’s what to see and do in Tuscany that is distinctly Tuscan beyond the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David, the Cathedrals, and the architectural gems...

The kinds of scenery that people imagine when dreaming of a holiday in Tuscany truly come to life in and around the charming little hilltop town of Montalcino. In fact, those who book a villa in Montalcino will quickly discover that it delivers a perfectly idyllic experience of this beloved and ever-popular region of Italy. From rolling green hills and winding cypress-lined roads to paved streets and stunning historic buildings, Montalcino provides a dreamy setting to experience Tuscan life for a little while. So, slow down, relax, take in the beauty all around, and discover the unmissable things to see and do in this stunning Tuscan town...

Many people dream of a vacation in Tuscany. Maybe you’ve been before and can’t wait to get back. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to go and are finally planning a trip. Whatever the case may be, we have thousands of incredible vacation rentals in Tuscany and villas in Tuscany to choose from. From villas with pools in Tuscany to holiday rentals in Florence, right in the centre of the city, we have a range of different options to suit your needs and tastes. However, it doesn’t just stop at helping you find an ideal villa in Tuscany. Here at Tuscany Villas, we want to help you all throughout the entire booking process and your holiday itself – from finding the rental that is just right, to managing payments, to having a smooth arrival, to finding plenty of things to see and do in the area.

As we really want to help you make the most of your time in the region and make that dream vacation happen – whether you’re a seasoned visitor to Tuscany, it’s that first time, or it’s a once-in-a-lifetime blow-out experience – we established this blog years ago to keep guests abreast of the best things to see and do in Tuscany. There are endless articles about famous attractions, what to visit and when, places to eat, unique curiosities that you won’t want to miss, traditions and festivals, special events, hidden gems, and more. So, if you want to know what to eat, where to go wine-tasting, when you should visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa or what to do this spring, you’ll find the answers on our blog – it’s a great resource for planning your itinerary!

Once you have browsed our gorgeous array of villas in Chianti, among the rolling green hills and endless vineyards, the pretty little villages and the famous wine areas for which this beloved destination in Tuscany is so well-known, you will likely be looking forward to experiencing Tuscan wine for yourself. And what an experience awaits!

From delicious wines with your meals in restaurants, to excellent bottles picked up while on a regular supermarket run to be enjoyed by the pool in your villa with a swimming pool in Tuscany, to wines sampled in a guided tasting at a vineyard, there are endless ways to appreciate the lauded wines of the region.

In fact, many years ago, a local told me that while lots of Italian wine is exported, the best Italian wine rarely leave the country. Instead, it is kept to be sold and enjoyed by Italians themselves. So, if you really want to sample the best of the best when it comes to wines in Chianti and at a lower price point than you can expect elsewhere (they haven’t needed to be imported somewhere else after all) then you have to enjoy them while in Tuscany.

Of course, once you’ve scheduled your visit to a winery (or two or three) and experienced it for yourself, then you might want to share this experience with loved ones or your favourite neighbour who watered your plants while you were away. Or you might simply want to stock up for the future. In either scenario, you might be wondering if it is possible to bring wine home from Chianti?