Chianti
in the heart of Tuscany
Tuscany
discovery Tuscany
TuscanyTuscany extends over the heart of central Italy. Tuscany is especially known for the works of art present in its cities and for the beauty of its landscape, easily accessible by driving along the road. Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia, Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno are the most famous cities, but discover all the little villages around it’s even more exiting: San Gimignano, Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Cortona and Volterra for example, are true, perfectly preserved, historical villages that hold invaluable works of art, food tradition, history. One of the best things to do along a Tour in Tuscany is taste all the typical product. Start from the famous wine of Chianti, accompanied …
Tuscany is a world wide famous italian region, and in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence, Siena and Arezzo, there is the Chianti - a hilly area fascinating for its diversity, not least among them the famous city is included and the excellent wine production.
The geographic standpoint of Chianti is a medium to high ground that extends for almost twenty kilometres (with trend roughly north-south-southeast). Chianti is deemed to include the territories of all three "Legacy" that those Florentine San Casciano and Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa, Greve, and part Barberino Val d'Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga, as well as those of Siena and Poggibonsi. Only wines produced in these municipalities may use the name "Chianti Classico" and are marked by the famous label Gallo Nero
The Chianti
Across the sweet hills, the silver-green of the olive trees, the screw geometry of the roads highlighted by cypress trees, the yellow broom to the limits of the woods is so beautiful and harmonious that you feel like driving in a pain…. This is enough to entice anyone to know this area, indeed the ideal tour of Tuscany should start from his heart, just the Chianti, and then extend to other more famous villages that surround it, to better understand them.
The roads in Chianti are good today and fortunately did not invite the streets to speed, but to enjoy the scenery in a series of ups and downs.
From Florence is an excellent starting point the highway 222. From Siena take the Chiantigiana Vecchia and avoiding the road to Florence. Castles, villages and small towns, farmhouses, churches, Renaissance villas, often hidden by woods and valleys, built in stone emerged as the natural elements of the landscape.
The best is to stop at the smaller towns and discover the unknown Chianti or "Chiantishire" for the large number of foreigners that are permanently living. We mention the Badia a Passignano, beautiful and ancient seat of the League of Chianti, easily accessible from the highway Firenze-Siena; the tiny hamlet of Volpaia, such a suggestive village that you'd think as a movie set; the historical centre of Motespertoli and Monteriggioni.
Podere Casacce - Chianti
Luxe holiday house near Florence, swimming pool, panoramic location.
Prestigious Tuscan “Colonica” farm house of 13th century, placed in the heart of “Chianti Classico”, one of the most prestigious wine-producing area of the Chianti wine district.The house is gently placed on one of the most well-known hills of Tuscany, Tignanello. Dipped in the green, with magnificent great panorama of beauties and suggestions, it spaces from the vineyards, surrounding olive trees and woods. All 3 apartments are huge, from 100mq to 230mq with typical tuscan interior and furniture. Also the swimming pool has a wonderul panorama on the hill, where always a breath of wind refresh the air. Perfect location to visit Florence, Siena or San GimignanoPrices include: large private garden, terrace, barbecue, outdoor eating facilities, shared swimming pool (6m by 14m) with area for small children, satellite TV, washing machine, dish washer, car park. Extra charges: telephone, heating, firewood, internet connection (Costs Euro 10 + connection time)
Terre di Baccio Luxe - Greve in Chianti
Luxury Agriturismo in Greve in Chianti, Florence with swimming pool and garden.
Location: Greve in Chianti (Florence) in the heart of Chianti region, one of the best area for wine production. Description of the house: As soon as I enter in this magnificent building of 16th century, in the heart of Tuscany, I realize I was visiting something special. The owner indeed, following his roots from Guatemala, has decide to renovate the building with guatemalan interior decoration. The result: spectacular! There are 7 apartments and 4 rooms, all spacious and bright, decorated with precious canvas, fine fabrics, valuable handmade crafts, all from Antigua and Guatemala. All the little details are very well cared, like the lamps, carpets, even the door handles recall the Sud American furniture. The Agriturismo produce excellent wine, oil of olive and saffron still following the ancient tradition of handpicking the flowers one by one. At disposal of the guest: superb swimming pool, a wonderful cellar tasting, a free business internet point, a path illuminated also in the night (solar system) will bring you to Greve in Chianti in few minutes.
Veroni Agriturismo - Firenze
Agriturismo in Florence, with garden and style furnitures
Location: Pontassieve (Firenze) The passion and special attention dedicated by Laura in the restoration of the farmhouse and in the selection of furniture and interior decoration for each apartment, testifies the strong interest to preserve these antique agricultural places of past peasant life to their original values, places that should always be remembered as they were in origin. Wonderful! Indeed, all 9 apartments have all wonderful interior, none better than other, to make your stay absolutely pleasant. The business of I Veroni is mostly concentrated in wine. The Staff, that guests will find to greet them at the Fattoria, will also be available, for guided tours of the cellar, of the vineyards and for the tasting tours of Olio Extra Vergine, at the Agriturismo. Few kilometers from Florence, I found this spot a cozy start for the daily excursion or just relax outside the villa enjoying the Tuscan landscape. With a glass of Veroni, of course! The Staff, that guests will find to greet them at the Fattoria, will also be available, for guided tours of the cellar, of the vineyards and for the tasting tours of Chianti Rufina wine and Olio Extra Vergine, at the Agritourism.
Poggio Gaville - Florence
Bed&Breakfast near Florence with swimming pool, restaurant, quiet location.
Location: Figline Valdarno (Firenze) Jamal, professional chef, is a friendly man, and he transmit his peaceful mood to all the environment. His Bed&Breakfast is a nice solution to visit Florence far from the mass tourism.The farmhouse has been restored to its original splendour in 2004 and is charmingly furnished with Tuscan style furniture and various exotic world pieces.It has a large reading room with a huge fireplace where the old wooden-beamed ceilings remind us of farmer life in Tuscany. In this Bed&Breakfast you can do several interesting activities, such has trekking or biking along the Bacino di Santa Barbara. But the best in my opinion, is the The 5 – senses Gaville experience, a special and unique package inviting you to use your five senses on a culinary path where you will be involved in collecting the fresh local products, preparing typical Tuscan dishes, presenting them for dinner and dining on your artistry. All followed by a well deserved rest in the huge swimming pool (170mq). Tips: six free horses lives in the area of the Bed&Breakfast. Dinner: 25 euro Cooking class: from 4/6 people
Villa Sant'Andrea - Chianti
Agriturismo near Florence, wine production, big apartment, swimming pool
Villa S. Andrea, in one of three farmhouses on the estate – Podere Perticato, Podere Montelodoli and Villa Zobi.Each farmhouse has been lovingly restored and is surrounded by gardens with a swimming pool. Pericato and Montelodoli have been divided into apartments while Zobi is an independent villa with its own private pool.All the apartments have characteristic oak beam ceilings and terracotta tiled floors. They are furnished with traditional Tuscan rustic pieces and are fully equipped with modern comforts.In the communal areas outside, all the guests have the use of a swimming pool, a barbeque, dining tables and chairs for eating ‘al fresco’ and a laundry room with washing machine, iron and ironing board.A perfect location to discover the real “Chianti”!
Podere Campiglia - Pian di Sco' (Siena)
Holiday house with charme near Siena, swimming pool, wine tasting.
I have visited many holiday houses in the Florence area and I always have found the “owner's-touch”. Here, more than anywhere, you can recognize the superb furnished apartments, the well kept blossoming garden and all the little particularities that make your stay special. Agriturismo Podere Campiglia is an old stone farmhouse in the Natural reserve of Balze del Valdarno (Chianti fiorentino), surrounded by spacious green areas, located in one of the most beautiful places of Tuscany, in the middle between the Chianti hills and Florence, from which you can enjoy one of the most suggestive views of this downstream. The house overlooks a large green lawn full of olive trees that leave space to our beautiful swimming pool where the air in the spring is inebriated by the perfume of our flowers. Many activities are available: SPA, horse riding, beer tasting and wine tasting. Enjoy your special holiday!
