From the road you can barely see it: the Antinori family's winery is hidden inside the hill, with vines growing on its roof. Inside awaits some of the most remarkable wine architecture in Italy.
Architecture in harmony with the landscape
Opened in 2012 near Bargino, the winery was designed by the Florentine practice Archea Associati. It is built into the slope, leaving the landscape almost untouched, while the earth keeps the cellars naturally cool.
A signature detail is the spiral staircase linking the different levels.
Viticulture and wine culture
The Antinori family has been making wine for more than six centuries. Tours explain how the wines are made, the family's history and the work in the vineyards, followed by a tasting.
Not to be missed
- The winery in the hillArchitecture that merges with the landscape.
- The spiral staircaseThe winery's most photographed feature.
- Barrel cellarVaults where the wines mature in wood.
- TastingAntinori family wines with a view of the vineyards.
Our tip
Book a morning tour and combine your visit with lunch and a stroll through San Casciano in Val di Pesa.
Good to know
- Visits are by reservation only. Several tours and tastings are offered – details on the official website.
- The winery is at Bargino, on the route between Florence and Siena.
- If you are tasting wine, plan the drive back carefully – Italy has strict drink-driving limits.
