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Villa il Pozzo

Certaldo, Italy

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Villa il Pozzo

Family-run wine and olive oil estate in the Chianti hills near Certaldo, with vineyards overlooking San Gimignano. Visits combine a guided tour, a tasting of wines and oil with local snacks, and sometimes a light lunch.

Highlights

  • Chianti and Vin Santo
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Views of San Gimignano

Good to know

  • Usually open by reservation, walk-ins sometimes welcome
  • Wine and olive oil can be shipped home
  • Tasting with light lunch available

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