Abbey of Passignano

The Abbey of Passignano is a great monastery that was founded in 890 AD and is now under the Antinori family domain (which means there are 27 generations dedicated to wine and they have some 32 brands between white and red). Heaven! The winding roads through vineyards, cypresses and olive trees were what lead us to one of the places that will truly make you understand why Tuscany is one of the favorite places to visit among British and Americans to buy and rehabilitate dilapidated warehouses. You should call for a reservation if you visit the winery because, especially in winter, they do so only on a predetermined schedule (and charging of course).