Fattoria Palaia

The lunch spread was phenomenal, and they did a great job accommodating my vegetarian diet and the two non-drinkers in our group. They had a couple of non-alcoholic wines available with lunch. I came for the lunch part of the winery tour, and Roberto, the owner of this 300-year-old estate, was kind and welcoming. Maria, who was both our driver and chef, was incredible.

Tommy, Marco, and another worker whose name I never caught were the best part of the tour. They made us feel at home and were incredibly kind. I’d pay for it again, and hope I get to see them in the future. Wishing them all the best. The wine was great too: six types, though in total we had about a glass and a half each. We stopped at vineyards, cellars, and a genuine ceramic shop called Corsini. At the vineyards, they served lovely bread, cheese, wine, and olive oil. I booked through an Airbnb experience. I’m Yamil from Puerto Rico, and I’ve never written a review before. This was by far the best tour I’ve taken, and it’s hard to imagine another topping it.

Anna was such a sweet host, and we loved watching the sunset. We also met lulu the dog, an adorable bundle of energy. The cheese and wine tour we booked on Airbnb made for a great night.

Gabriele looked after our family so well during the visit. He’s kind and refreshingly honest about Italy and this region’s farms, vineyards, olives, and wines. We learned far more from him than I think we would have with a standard guide taking us from place to place. I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone in Florence or the surrounding region.