16 Villages to Taste the Best Wine in Italy (in Autumn)

In autumn, the Italian villages reveal their most authentic side, characterized by hills covered with vineyards and winemaking traditions that span centuries.

From north to south, these small towns are ideal places for those who love to discover fine wines and immerse themselves in relaxed atmospheres, surrounded by the colors of the season.

Along the wine routes, here are sixteen villages where you can taste the best of our wine territory.

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Surrounded by mighty defensive walls and centered around the castle that overlooks the town, Montalcino is the homeland of the fine Brunello wine.

Nestled among endless vineyards, it is definitely worth a visit. The village, located south of the Val d'Orcia, is not far from Pienza. Plan a visit with a tasting at one of the wineries surrounding the town.

Montepulciano is undoubtedly the most beautiful village in Tuscany. Situated on a hill between the Val di Chiana and the Val d'Orcia, it is an elegant town famous for the Nobile di Montepulciano wine.

Stroll through the village's stone alleys and don't miss a visit to the most beautiful wineries located right in the historic center.

The dreamlike landscape of the Langhe, dotted with vineyards, is a must-see in the Langhe.

The wine production area, located between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti, is ripe for exploration.

Barolo, where the eponymous wine is produced, is the perfect starting point for your tour; enjoy the spectacle that nature offers in autumn and don't miss a visit to the Wine Museum located in the Falletti Castle, where you'll also find the Regional Wine Cellar.

The best way to explore this area is by traveling along the Barolo road.

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Along the Wine Road of Trentino and South Tyrol, don't miss a visit to the village of Appiano, known for producing Lagrein, Gewürztraminer, Vernatsch, Pinot, Sauvignon, and Müller-Thurgau.

In the Appiano area, there are over 200 castles, fortresses, and historic residences, along with a trail that leads you to discover this enchanting world: here are all the details for the visit.

From the lands surrounding the ancient village of Montefalco, in Umbria, comes the renowned Sagrantino wine, named after the town itself.

The small town is a destination not to be missed for tasting wines directly in the wineries or vineyards where they are produced, along with typical local products such as exquisite olive oil.

In the heart of the Valtellina, Morbegno is a delightful village characterized by narrow streets and ancient buildings that are worth visiting.

Visit the wineries in the town to sample the best wine production in the area. Morbegno is also the starting point for the Terraced Road, a route through terraced vineyards, villages and churches, uncovering a fascinating area of Valtellina.

The territory that extends from Brescia to the southern tip of Lake Iseo tells of ancient winemaking traditions and is one of the regions in Italy where sparkling wines known worldwide as Franciacorta are produced.

There are many towns you can visit to discover ancient traditions and tour wineries. Stop by Passirano, famous for its castle and beautiful villas. Passirano is one of the towns to see along the Franciacorta wine road.

Located halfway between Florence and Siena, Greve in Chianti is the most renowned village in Chianti. A stop at the Wine Museum is essential: here you will find a list of 200 wines to taste.

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Two kilometers from Greve, don't miss the isolated and fortified village of Montefioralle, the birthplace of Amerigo Vespucci. Greve in Chianti lies along the beautiful Chianti Classico Wine Road in Tuscany.

In the province of Ascoli Piceno, Offida is a village with ancient roots located on a hill between the Tesino and Tronto rivers.

It is absolutely worth a visit for its architectural wonders and for being the place where you can taste Offida Pecorino DOC.

On the Trabocchi coast in Abruzzo, Rocca San Giovanni is a beautiful village perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. Visiting it is like taking a trip into the past.

The town is the perfect place to taste the famous Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC.

A mandatory stop in the Veneto, Soave, with its castle, dominates the surrounding valley characterized by vineyards.

The medieval village is enclosed by mighty walls that descend from the castle down to the village, surrounding the hills of vineyards.

Don't miss a visit to the historic center to discover interesting architectures such as the Palazzo Scaligero, Palazzo San Bonifacio, or the 15th-century Gothic Palazzo Cavalli.

The village is known for the production of the white Soave DOC. From here, you can follow the Soave wine road, a 50 km journey through wineries and vineyards.

Walls, cobbled streets, climbs, descents, little churches, and a stunning sea view characterize the village of Erice in the province of Trapani.

The town is famous for producing Erice DOC, which you can taste in the village and along the Wine and Flavors Road that winds through several municipalities including Erice, Buseto Palizzolo, Custonaci, San Vito Lo Capo, Valderice, Castellammare, and Trapani.

In the province of Potenza, Venosa is a must-visit destination, especially for its Archaeological Park, where you can see Roman baths, remains of private domus, and the amphitheater. The excavations have also uncovered a patrician domus known as the House of Horace.

The village, among the most beautiful in Basilicata, is famous for the production of Aglianico del Vulture, the local red wine celebrated by Horace that we recommend you taste in the town's wineries.

In the territory of the Murge Tarantine, don't miss a visit to Manduria, an elegant city that is definitely worth exploring to admire its noble palaces, winding streets, and the medieval Jewish ghetto.

Manduria is the perfect place to taste Primitivo di Manduria DOP.

In the province of Avellino, in the middle Calore Valley, Taurasi is a village that overlooks the valley crossed by the Calore River from its rocky spur.

After visiting the beautiful village with its castle, explore the wineries and vineyards where the famous Taurasi Docg wine is produced.

On the eastern coast of Sicily, Avola is a charming town with a cross-shaped layout that features interesting Baroque testimonies such as the Madre Church, the Churches of Santa Venera and Sant'Antonio.

Here, in the area between Pachino and Noto , the famous Nero d'Avola wine is produced. The town is also a stop along the Val di Noto Wine Road.

In northern Sardinia, Aggius is a village in Gallura that seems frozen in time, characterized by granite rock houses, vineyards, and nuraghi (ancient stone structures).

The town is the production site of Vermentino di Gallura.