Radda
 

Will be staying in a home in Radda the last week of September, does anyone have suggestions on things to do or places to visit in this area?

We enjoyed,<BR><BR>visit to leathergoods factory in Greve<BR>lunch at La Badia Coltibuono (need res)<BR>wine tasting & visit to Castello di Brolio<BR>day trip to San Gimignano & Volterra<BR>Rampini ceramics factory<BR><BR>Be sure to drink lots of vino!

One of the best casual places we ate at in all Italy was in Radda. I believe it was called da Michele or something like that. It was a very non descript looking place with a few tables outside, the entrance was in a gravel parking lot, right in town. The food was very, very good and very inexpensive!

Siena and Castellena are a nice day trip as is San Gimignano. Many pretty towns along the S.222 -- just be careful driving.

You must eat at Osteria alla Piazza, which is outside Castellina. It has a spectacular patio overlooking the vineyards, and wonderful food. We went for Sunday lunch, and enjoyed every minute of the 3 hr. lunch.