Here's a guide to my favorite wine bars, trattorias, and special eating places along La Strada del Vino. Look for my decal in the window. And tell them Divina Cucina sent you!

Castelnuovo Berardegna is the first large town coming from Siena. Famous for its villas (now hotels) with fabulous gardens--Villa Arcena and Borgo San Felice. The road is very picturesque, but watch out for the bike tours! The roads are tiny! Along the way there are many tiny villages such as Villa a Sesta. Market Day: Thursday morning La Bottega del 30 Via Santa Caterina, 2 Loc. Villa a Sesta Nord Tel: 0577-359-226 Dinner and Sunday lunch only Reservations are a must! Closed one week in August & Jan-Feb Located in the picturesque village of Villa a Sesta, the Bottega is hidden from the eye as one drives by. It remains one of my most memorable meals in years. The chef, Hélène Stoquelet, adds a magical French touch to Tuscan cuisine. She and her husband Franco Camelia have created a little bit of paradise here. There is also the Caffé Camelia in the village for a light lunch or snack. Click on the city below that you plan to visit and I'll recommend the best places to stop for a bite to eat on La Strada del Vino. Strada in Chianti Greve Lamole Panzano Castellina Radda Gaiole San Casciano Certaldo Poggibonsi San Gimignano Monteriggioni Castelnuovo Berardenga Siena