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Sight Gaiole, Chianti

Castello di Ama

A sight in Gaiole, Chianti, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Castello di Ama in Gaiole, Chianti
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Why go

Winery with contemporary art installations in the estate grounds.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Chianti, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Castello di Brolio, 6.7 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Wine
Neighborhood
Gaiole
Price
$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Chianti. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Castello di Brolio

    Ricasoli castle where the Chianti formula was devised; gardens and cellars.

    Sight · 6.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Castello di Volpaia

    Medieval village winery near Radda with cellars in old churches.

    Drinks · 8.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Antica Macelleria Cecchini

    Dario Cecchini's butcher shop and restaurants serving bistecca and Chianti meats.

    Food · 13 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pasticceria Nannini

    Siena's classic café for espresso, ricciarelli and panforte.

    Drinks · Siena · 14 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Osteria Le Logge

    Old pharmacy turned restaurant serving refined Tuscan food.

    Food · Siena · 14 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Piazza del Campo

    Shell-shaped square where the Palio horse race runs in July and August.

    Sight · Siena · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Castello di Ama is a stop on our Tuscany Hill Towns route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Chianti

3 more curated sights in Chianti. See the full Chianti guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Chianti run from 9°C in January to 33°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Castello di Ama itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Chianti from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chianti weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Castello di Ama, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Località Ama in Chianti, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti SI, Italy
Coordinates
43.44140, 11.39023
Destination
Chianti, Italy

Castello di Ama: quick answers

How much time do you need at Castello di Ama?

Plan on about 2 hours at Castello di Ama. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Castello di Ama?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Book the art-and-wine tour.

Where is Castello di Ama?

Castello di Ama is at Località Ama in Chianti, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti SI, Italy. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Castello di Ama?

Castello di Ama appears on Tuscany Hill Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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