Lake Como, Liguria, Tuscany - 10 days
Jun 24th, 2015 | 08:28 AM
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Italy has very stiff drunk driving laws, so whoever is driving the car around Chianti can't drink wine. Also in Italy the driver needs an International Drivers Permit accompanying his/her license. The IDP is easy and cheap at your local AAA/CAA office, about $25 including photo.
As bobthenavigator says, you can't just drop in at a winery in Chianti and taste the wine. Most if not all aren't set up for walk-in visitors. You must make an appointment first. As Bob said, a better bet are the enotecas in towns, which offer a variety of wines.
Re: the ZTLs, the problem will be driving out of Florence and back in. If you get just a standard rental car, as I suspect, you'll be subject to steep fines if you happen into a ZTL, all too easy in central Florence.
As bobthenavigator says, you can't just drop in at a winery in Chianti and taste the wine. Most if not all aren't set up for walk-in visitors. You must make an appointment first. As Bob said, a better bet are the enotecas in towns, which offer a variety of wines.
Re: the ZTLs, the problem will be driving out of Florence and back in. If you get just a standard rental car, as I suspect, you'll be subject to steep fines if you happen into a ZTL, all too easy in central Florence.
