Siena Wine Guide: Chianti, Brunello, and What to Drink

# Siena Wine Guide: Chianti, Brunello, and What to Drink

Siena sits at the intersection of three world-class wine regions. Knowing the basics will save you from ordering badly at restaurants.

Key facts

• Chianti Classico: the closest region, made within sight of the city. Bright, food-friendly, 15-30 euro a bottle in shops.
• Brunello di Montalcino: powerful, age-worthy, 40-100 euro+ a bottle. Worth a tasting trip to Montalcino.
• Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: between the two, often the best value.
• House wine in trattorias is usually local sangiovese, fine for 5-7 euro a quarter liter.
• Wine bars worth visiting in Siena: Enoteca Italiana (in the Fortezza), Caffe Fiorella, plus small enoteche on via di Citta.

What I tell visitors

If you only try one, make it a young Chianti Classico — it pairs perfectly with everything you will eat in Siena.

Related guides

• Itin
• Duomo
• Villages

Final word

Whatever brings you to Siena — food, the Palio, the Tuscan countryside — slow down. The city repays attention. If you have a tip to add or a correction, write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it.