Discover the Tuscan Wine Routes

Red, White, Rosé or Sparkeling!

Looking for a wine tasting?

With its beautiful hills full of vineyards if which the Chianti is counted to be among the best known, Tuscany is by far the holiday wine region par excellence. The Tuscan wines originate from the hills around Florence (Firenze).

La Tegolaia and its 5 hectares is totally surrounded by vineyards: to the North the vineyards of the Marquese de Frescobaldi (together with Antinori and Ricasoli, the top 3). Each of them about 30 generations of recorded winemakers.

Go for a walk to Nippozano Castle of the Frescobaldi family, beautiful views and 1000-year history – for a small fee Laura or Stefania will give you a visit of the castle and its history. The British and Belgian Royal family are close friends. Best to book in advance.

To the south, the vineyards of count Busi. La Villa Travignoli, via Travignoli 78,50060 Pelago, The Cantina can be visited and you can taste the wine “La Tegolaia”, same name as our house, made from the vines next to the entrance. 

Time for an adventure!

Travel along the tuscan wine routes?

The familiy house lies in the middle of 4 wine routes of which 2 of the most famous wineroutes: the Chianti Classico (Chiantigiana Road SR222) and the Chianti-Rufina

The 4 wine routes are:

1. Strada del vino Chianti Rufina e Pomino
2. Strada del vino di Montespertoli
3. Strada del vino e dell’olio del Montabano – Le Colline di Leonardo
4. Strada del vino del Chianti Classico

All wineroutes are well indicated by roadsigns.

More than 2 centuries the Tuscanregion has not only been one of the most important wine regions but also one of the most beautiful in the world. All the more reason to take the car and explore one of these routes. Don't forget to stop and enjoy the views



PS: Don't drink and drive.