Lornano: Wine, History and Walking Trails

Wine, history and walking trails reveal different sides of Lornano. Fattoria Lornano has been producing Chianti Classico since 1904. There are also experiences centred on wine and Tuscan cuisine, as well as trails that start in Lornano. You can plan your stay around what interests you most: wine tastings and cellar visits, a cooking class or a hike.

Winegrowing and products from Lornano

The Lornano estate covers 180 hectares, where grapes, olives and cereals are grown. Fattoria Lornano’s wines include Chianti Classico, Chianti Colli Senesi, Rosso Toscano IGT and Vin Santo Chianti Classico. The winery also produces extra virgin olive oil. Its agricultural production therefore goes beyond winegrowing: olives and cereals are also part of the estate, alongside the vines.

When planning, it’s worth distinguishing between the experiences based on what they include. “A Taste of Lornano” combines a guided tour of the historic cellars, which date back to the 15th century, with a tasting of three Lornano wines and extra virgin olive oil. Both wine and olive oil take centre stage, and the cellar visit is also part of the experience.

Wine tastings, a vineyard walk and a cooking class

“Into the wineyards” takes you on a walk through the vineyards and explores the terroir of Chianti Classico. The tasting includes extra virgin olive oil, Pecorino, ham, salami and bruschetta. This experience is available by reservation only. The vineyard walk is not offered during the winter season. If you’re planning to take part, check the dates and availability in advance.

In the “Tuscan cooking class & tasting” course, you’ll learn to make tagliatelle, tomato bruschetta and tiramisu. The course also includes a visit to the historic cellars and a lunch paired with four wines produced by Lornano. It focuses both on preparing Tuscan dishes and on pairing them with the winery’s wines.

“Light Lunch at the Winery” combines a visit to the historic cellars with a typical light Tuscan lunch. Possible starters include ham, salami, Pecorino and bruschetta; the first course is pasta or lasagne, followed by Vinsanto and Cantucci for dessert. Unlike the cooking class, which involves preparing individual dishes, this experience centres on sharing a meal.

Historic buildings in Lornano

Fattoria Lornano was originally built in the 15th century; its current structure dates from the second half of the 18th century. The old cellars, which are visited as part of several experiences, also date back to the 15th century. The old church of Lornano has been documented since the 9th century. The roof, load-bearing walls, façades and foundations of the parish church of San Giovanni Battista in Lornano have been consolidated and restored.

The village’s history also includes its former role as an old post station of the Republic of Siena. This historical context can be linked to route 336 – Il Castello di Rencine: it starts in Lornano and follows an ancient road to Castello di Rencine. The route name points to a specific destination, while its course along the old road provides a historical connection.

Walking trails and getting there

The Anello di Lornano is a moderately difficult circular trail with a few short but quite challenging climbs. For route 336, the destination of Castello di Rencine and the course along an ancient road are the main points of reference; the Anello, by contrast, is defined by its circular route, moderate difficulty and short climbs. These details give you different criteria to consider when choosing, without suggesting that the two trails are the same route.

For route 336, you can travel to Lornano by car or take the train to Badesse. Lornano is 2 km from Badesse railway station. If you’d like to combine your trip with a walk or hike, you can take these travel options and the features of each trail into account when planning.

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