Must-see shopping in Central Tuscany

  • Il Magnifico

    Siena

    Lorenzo Rossi is Siena's best baker, and his panforte (spiced fruit-and-nut cake), ricciarelli (sugar-dusted chewy almond biscuits) and cavallucci (chewy…

  • Gloria Giannelli

    Volterra

    One of only four female alabaster carvers in Volterra, Gloria Giannelli creates elegant hand-carved pieces that are rich in fretwork detail – the vases,…

  • Boutique del Tartufo

    Volterra

    Stefania Socchi's husband Daniele is a professional truffle hunter, and sources the tasty fungi that are used to produce the products sold in this shop…

  • Brocchi

    Siena

    A brass door knocker may seem a strange choice of souvenir, but the examples made by Laura Brocchi are attractive, well priced and authentically Sienese…

  • Pasticceria Bini

    Siena

    You'll be assailed by the most wonderful smell when entering this pasticceria (pastry shop) next to the medieval Arco delle Due Porte. Established in 1944…

  • Alabastro Federico Pruneti

    Volterra

    Federico Pruneti is the youngest member of what is becoming an endangered group: Volterra's alabaster carvers. After studying art and doing a one-year…

  • Fattoria Castello di Monteriggioni

    Central Tuscany

    The largest and best known of the local wine producers, Fattoria Castello di Monteriggioni produces a Chianti Classico, Chianti Colli Senesi, Chicolino…

  • Antica Drogheria Manganelli

    Siena

    This drogheria (grocery shop) been in business since 1879, and has retained high standards for the duration. Come here to source delectable panforte …

  • Casa della Pelle

    Siena

    Everything at the House of Leather is made by master craftsman Paolo Infunti on-site, including the extraordinary medieval-style armour that Game of…

  • Ceramica Geometrie

    Chianti

    Tuscan ceramics are often twee, garish and badly made – descriptions that certainly don't apply to the plates, vases and other pieces on show and sale in…

  • Fior di Montalcino

    Montalcino

    Stocking pecorino, stracchino, caprino and fresh ricotta made by the Chironi family at their podere (farm) on the edge of town, this wonderfully pungent…

  • Centro di Restauro CPRCA

    Volterra

    Conservators Silvia Gazzina and Rita Scarselli run this paper and parchment restoration laboratory that is used by major cultural organisations and…

  • Antica Macelleria Falorni

    Chianti

    This atmospheric macelleria (butcher shop) in the main square was established by the local Falorni family way back in 1806. Known for its finocchiona…

  • Salcis

    Central Tuscany

    Known for its homemade smallgoods made with pork from local cinta senese and grey pigs, and for cheese made with local milk, this modern shop also sells,…

  • Sator Print

    Siena

    Maestro d'arte Bertolozzi Caredio presides over this atelier, creating works on paper featuring richly coloured and finely detailed calligraphic works in…

  • Alessandro Stella

    Siena

    Sienese males are a particularly dapper lot, and their sartorial splendor owes much to local artisans such as Alessandro Stella. His handmade men's shoes,…

  • Aloe & Wolf

    Siena

    Yearn to own labels such as Fendi, Gucci and Prada, but don't have the cash? This vintage shop just off the Campo may have the answer. Chock-full of…

  • Bottega d'Arte

    Siena

    Inspired by the works of Sienese masters of the 14th and 15th centuries, artists Chiara Perinetti Casoni, Paolo Perinetti Casoni and Michelangelo Attardo…

  • Pizzicheria de Miccoli

    Siena

    A stuffed boar's head sits above de Miccoli's entrance, fine aromas waft from the doorway, and the windows are festooned with sausages, stacks of cheese…

  • Il Maratoneta

    Siena

    The helpful and enthusiastic staff at this shop sell running and walking gear and also organise urban running tours.

  • Fabula Etrusca

    Volterra

    Distinctive pieces in 18-carat gold – many based on Etruscan designs – are handmade in this workshop on Volterra's northern walls.

  • L'Antica Macelleria Cecchini

    Panzano in Chianti

    Self-caterers should head to Dario Cecchini's macelleria (butcher shop) if wanting to purchase top-quality meats.

  • Feltrinelli

    Siena

    This branch of the national chain stocks a good range of English-language fiction and travel guides, as well as maps.

  • Antica Fattoria la Castellina

    Chianti

    The town's best-known wine shop sells wines from its La Castellina estate and also offers tastings from €5.

  • Alab'Arte

    Volterra

    A workshop where you can watch alabaster being carved and also purchase the artisans' work.

  • Dolce & Gabbana

    Chianti

    Close to the Mall, but on the opposite side of the Arno, this place is well signed off the SR69 after you've exited the autostrada. Call ahead to check…

  • Prada

    Chianti

    The signage labels this large warehouse as 'Space', but inside it's all Prada and Miu Miu. There's plenty of full-priced new-season stock alongside…

  • Maledetti Toscani

    Montepulciano

    In the leather goods business since 1848, local success story Maledetti manufactures good-quality shoes, bags, coats and belts. This is the clothing store…

  • Wednesday Market

    Siena

    Spreading around Fortezza Medicea and towards the Stadio Comunale, this is one of Tuscany's largest markets and is great for cheap clothing; food is also…

  • Antica Siena

    Siena

    Sells touristy ceramics and the wooden balls used in the Palio-inspired barberi, a uniquely Sienese child's game.