Where the region overlaps spirits: distilleries and tasting bars in Tuscany.
A guide to distilleries in Tuscany.
Founded 1973 in the Maremma by Gioacchino Nannoni, now run by Priscilla Occhipinti. The most awarded Italian grappa producer with 150+ international medals; specialises in cru grappa from single Tuscan varietals.
Tasting: Distillery visits and grappa flights by appointment; gin and brandy masterclasses also available
Founded 1926 by the Torrigiani di Santa Cristina family in Chianti Classico. Tuscan grappa specialist combining traditional techniques with modern eco-distilling; multiple London Spirits silver medals.
Tasting: Distillery visits and tastings by appointment; full Tuscan grappa flight from EUR 15
Bonollo's Tuscan flagship plant in Torrita di Siena, on the historic site of an ancient distillery rebuilt in 1976. Continuous and discontinuous alembics; pomace sourced from Brunello, Nobile and Chianti Classico estates.
Tasting: Distillery visits and tastings by appointment for groups; educational tours available
Founded 1911 by Leonello Morelli in the Valdera, this family-run liquorificio is among Tuscany's oldest, producing grappa from continuous distillation of certified Tuscan pomace plus traditional liqueurs.
Tasting: Distillery and shop visits by appointment; structured tasting flights of grappa and liqueurs
Colle Val d'Elsa distillery founded from a family tradition of distillation spanning over 50 years. Produces single-variety Tuscan grappa plus a botanical gin with juniper from the Maremma macchia.
Tasting: Distillery tours and tastings by appointment; gin distillation masterclasses on request
Peak wine-travel season in Tuscany is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Tuscany rewards trust.