Tuscany

Florence is a good place to start, with its fine dining restaurants, luxury hotels and wine bars. You can also look for Champagne on the menus of selected restaurants and countryside retreats throughout Tuscany. Use the Champagne Hunters map to discover listed venues across the region.

Some restaurants and wine bars offer Champagne by the glass, while others serve it exclusively by the bottle. Availability varies by venue. On Champagne Hunters, you can filter locations by whether they serve Champagne by the glass, by the bottle or both.

Tuscany has a wide selection of wine bars, cocktail bars and restaurants with curated Champagne lists, particularly in Florence. Dedicated Champagne-focused venues may be less common in smaller towns, but many fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels offer Champagne alongside their wine selections.

The best time to visit Tuscany is from April to June and September to October, when the weather is pleasant for exploring historic towns, visiting wineries and enjoying meals outdoors. Summer brings hot days, lively towns and long evenings on restaurant terraces, while autumn is ideal for wine lovers hoping to experience the grape harvest and seasonal Tuscan cuisine. Spring offers green hills and blooming countryside, making it a lovely time for scenic drives and exploring the region at a relaxed pace.

Try Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino or Vino Nobile di Montepulciano if you want to explore Tuscany’s renowned red wines. For an aperitivo, an Italian Spritz is another popular choice before dinner.

Champagne and wine pair well with Tuscan seafood dishes, fresh cheeses and antipasti. Try it with pecorino cheese, crostini or seafood pasta. The acidity and bubbles also complement richer dishes, making Champagne an interesting alternative to the region’s traditional red wines.