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The most important region in central Italy, Tuscany
is the area where the birth of Italy’s language, literature and art took
place, and has therefore assumed a central role in the country’s culture
and self-image.
The wineries listed here from this region were winners
of the Best Of Wine Tourism awards. |
Castello del Trebbio
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The Castle-farm "Castello del Trebbio", owned
since 1968 by the Baj-Macario family, has a total surface of over 800
acres situated in 2 prestigeous Chianti areas: the Chianti Colli
Fiorentini and the Chianti Rufina, where they produce their top wines like
Chianti Rufina Riserva (100% Sangiovese grape), Pazzesco IGT (Sangiovese,
Merlot, Sirah) Rosso della Congiura (100% Sangiovese). In the
private castle owned by the family and built in 1184 by the famous
Florentine family "Pazzi", there are year round tours of the 900
year old cellars (with dungeons) with wine and oil tasting. Guests stay in
the renovated farm houses and enjoy many activities
like cooking classes, horse back riding. painting courses, etc.
www.vinoturismo.it |
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Castello di Gabbiano
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One of the oldest wine estate in Chianti, Castello di Gabbiano is today also
a perfect location for a special event, a week-end, an unforgettable
vacation. The estate is situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico
region, between Florence and Siena, which makes it an ideal base for
exploring Tuscany and some of Italy’s most beautiful and historical
cities. Guests are invited to make an appointment to visit the ancient wine
cellar, located under the 12th century castle. The wine cellar, has been
restored and converted to be the wine-aging cellar, the estate wines age for
12/24 months in big French oak casks and barrels.
www.castellogabbiano.it
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Tenuta San Vito
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In the heart of Tuscany, set in the verdant hills of the Chianti Fiorentini
wine zone, crowning a striking hill overlooking the Val d'Elsa on one side
and the Florentine plain on the other, lies Tenuta San Vito, with its 126
hectares boasting vineyards, olive groves and magnificent forests. The
Tenuta is the ideal spot for a vacation of total leisure, offering
unparalleled opportunities to visit nearby attractions and to discover the
magic of Tuscan countryside. Comfortable and practical, the apartments offer
fully equipped kitchens, baths with showers and attractive bedrooms. The Tenuta produces superb wines, such as San Vito Chianti DOCG, Darno
Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, the Sangiovese based Madiere IGT Toscana, the
Chardonnay Amantiglio IGT Toscana, Malmantico Vinsanto del Chianti DOC, and
highly regarded extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed in the estate's own
press house. The oil and all of the wines are certified organically grown.
www.villamontartino.com
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Castello di Verrazzano
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The Castle of Verrazzano is situated in the heart of Chianti Classico, close
to the two cities of art in Tuscany, Florence and Siena (exactly 20 minutes
from the motorway exit at Firenze Sud). Many varied subjects are discussed
during the visit: the territory and its architecture, the Castle with its
Renaissance gardens, the tower built in the 10th century, the panoramic
position in relation to the Chianti hills and the neighbouring castles. The Castle is a family run estate, internationally recognised with
official documents dated 1150 citing the Verrazzano wine production.
www.verrazzano.com
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Badia a Coltibuono
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Badia a Coltibuono, an historic estate in the heart of Tuscany, has been
linked to the Giuntini family, now Stucchi Prinetti, since 1846. The family,
which has owned the estate for six generations, has always devoted itself to
this place with passion and a respect for its roots and extraordinary
history. Today, this knowledge and passion, which has been handed down
through the generations, constitutes a heritage of memories, atmospheres and
places, which combine to inspire us and constantly guide our decisions. In
this place, where a thousand years ago the monks developed sustainable
methods of cultivating the land, today we are committed to organic
agriculture. Instead of depleting the land we intend to take care of it and
preserve it for future generations.
www.coltibuono.com
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Riserva di Fizzano
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Sourrounded by vineyards and olive groves, the apartments of Rocca delle
Macie are in a Medieval village in the heart of Chianti Classico at 6 km far
from the winery. It has been meticulously restored and given a new lease of
life as the "Relais Riserva di Fizzano". It is situated at the
summit of a gently-sloping hill at an altitude of abound 300 mt, near the
"Via Francigena" between Siena and Florence, near San Gimignano
and Volterra, the farmhouse complex consists of 6 buildings,
including self-contained apartments, gardens, green parks, and a little
chapel.
www.riservadifizzano.com
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Castello di Meleto
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Few, if any, of the many castles in Chianti, have the fascination of Meleto,
a majestic 13th century hill-top building one mile from the
ancient village of Gaiole. At the beginning it belonged to the monks of the
Abbey of Coltibuono; subsequently it has marked the history of one of the
most important families of the Chianti area, the Ricasoli, who have
embellished and modified its structure over the centuries. . Meleto Castle offers
guests a dream holiday. Either inside the Castle in bedrooms which have seen
800 years of history, or in the characteristic farm buildings around the
Castle.
www.castellomeleto.it
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Agriturismo Il Pezzatino
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The farm Lecciole, which takes its name from the estate Lecciole-Perini,
thanks to the particular propensity of the territory, it produces and trades
wine and oil.
All the guests, during their stay, can spend some time tasting our
gourmet food.
www.ilpezzatino.it
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Fattoria La Loggia
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Completely immersed in a natural environment and surrounded by olive trees and by its own vineyards, the Fattoria la Loggia is in the heart of the Chianti Classico, 15 km to the south of Florence, and is placed on top of a hill from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of great beauty and fascination.
The Fattoria is made up of a village of ancient farmhouses and dates back to 1427. In the Renaissance the Fattoria la Loggia belonged formerly to the Buondelmonti and then to the Medici family, lords of Florence.
www.fattorialaloggia.com
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Petra
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Described as the best modern winery in the world, Petra is an impressive
winery, perfectly integrated in the landscape of northern Maremma
Toscana. Designed by famous Swiss architect Mario Botta
and commissioned by Mr.Vittorio Moretti, it combines sheer beauty and
amazing functionality. The building has been developed in a vertical way and
the grapes are received from the top floor; vinification takes place using
the force of gravity minimising any stress on the skins.
The property is right in front of the Tuscan
archipelagos, where you can easily spot Elba Island, Capraia Island and
sometimes Corsica. The setting is unique for visitors and truly special for
the grapes as the exposure and the sea breeze ensure perfect conditions for
healthy fruit ripening.
At present, four wines are produced ( Petra Igt
Toscana, Quercegobbe Igt Toscana, Ebo Val di Cornia d.o.c., Zingari Igt
Toscana) and an awarded Extra Vergin Olive Oil.
www.verrazzano.com
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Castello di Verrazzano
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The Antica Fattoria Paterno is located in the area of the Florentine Chianti
Hills. The Farm, dominated by a typical XVII century tower, includes the
villa and the adiacent farm buildings. It develops among the top of a hill
on whose slopes you can find both vineyards and olive trees, typical elements
of the Tuscany countryside. Antica Fattoria Paterno is ideally situated for
visitors wishing to combine wine and sightseeing.
www.fattoriapaterno.it
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini owns two farmhouses in Tuscany: in Montalcino and Trequanda in the heart of Medieval Tuscany. In Montalcino, the Casato Prime Donne, there are 19 hectares of vineyards.
The winery is very suggestive: it begins with a medieval hermitage, it crosses the underground of the sixteenth century villa and then rises up until the loft where the Vin Santo is made. The vinification area has up to the minute apparatus and a spectacular panorama of the Crete Senesi.
For the lovers of “useful” farm holiday in Tuscany the estate organizes cookery and enology courses. Barbara Magnani, the wine maker, during the class will explain all the secrets of wine and wine tasting.
www.cinellicolombini.it
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Castello Romitorio
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Romitorio Castle (13th Century and its land were bought by Maestro Sandro
Chia in 1984. In 1986 there was the first production of Rosso di Montalcino
and in 1987 first wine, Romito del Romitorio was sent to New York, today
property makes 150.000 bottles of all our wine (eight different type of
wine).
In the property there is also "Poggio di sopra" a splendid
complex of 600 squere meters located in Castelnuovo dell'Abate only 9 km
from Montalcino and only 1 km from Sant'Antimo Abbey.
www.castelloromitorio.com
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Tenuta Torre a Cona
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Fattoria Torre a Cona is an imposing 18th century villa located in the area
of Chianti Colli Fiorentini, close to Florence. The estate extends for over
200 ha of vineyards and olive trees, and is situated in a strategic location
if you want both to stay in beautiful rural surroundings and to visit
Florence or other Tuscan cities.
The wine cellars are located under the villa. Torre a Cona has an ancient bent to the wine, that today means
to have received the quality challenge. They search for wines that are the
expression of the territory, respecting the traditions and use modern
techniques. They also organise, upon request, visits to the wine cellar and the
olive mill and wine and olive oil tasting.
www.villatorreacona.com
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Castello di Oliveto
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In the heart of Florentine hills, between Florence and Siena, is situated
the "Castle of Oliveto", an ancient manor of the 15th century,
built by the noble family of the "Pucci" in 1424. As one of the
most beautiful castles in Tuscany, the Castello di Oliveto has been pleased
to receive many famous people.
Fattoria Oliveto is a quite place settled in a picturesque and unique
countryside. But above all this, you can find here one of the most beautiful
and well preserved manor of the XV century.
www.castellooliveto.it
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Villa Montartino
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Quality, discretion, privacy and peacefulness of a private home, with all
the standards of a luxury hotel surrounded, The Villa Montartino offers a
peaceful atmosphere. Thanks to an accurate and true restoration, the
freshness and the intimacy of the 16th century Noblemen's house have been
revived, offering guests large room and wide open spaces, between vineyards
and olive trees.
The Villa Montartino participates to many exhibitions, as exhibitor or
visitor. Thanks to the presence of a meeting room, it can welcome Italian or
foreign companies for small business meetings, with all the required
services as business lunches, gala dinner or coffee break.
www.villatorreacona.com
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Fattoria Casa Sola
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Casa Sola is a farm located near the town of Barberino Val d'Elsa at about
30 km from Florence and 28 km from Siena, in the heart of the Chianti
Classico Gallo Nero area. It extends for a total of 120 hectars, 26 of which
are exploited for the vineyards and 40 for the olive groves. The remaining
ground comprises fields and woods which create an ideal microclimate for
grape maturation.
Casa Sola also provides some leisure time thanks to its wine and oil
tasting, weekly visit of the vineyards and the wine cellar, cooking courses
etc.
www.fattoriacasasola.com
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Coli SPA
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The legend of the Coli Wine Cellar originates in 1926, when Piero and Gino
Coli began their adventure at the gates of Florence. The Coli Brothers
decided to seek out and sell the most traditional of wines produced in the
Chianti hills, which were then and continue to be the Chianti and Chianti
Classico Wines.
A select list of wines are produced for restaurants directly on the Pratale
and Montignana Farms belonging to the Coli Family: In the beautiful Tuscan
countryside, traditional estates with Italian Cypresses dot the landscape in
between the vineyards and deep forests. The rural houses of the Pratale Farm
have become a fundamental part of this natural landscape.
Fattoria Montignana, situated in the pictorial surroundings of San Casciano
Val di Pesa, links its history the Estate of The Bishop of Florence and to
the Florentine Monk’s Convent, S. Gallo. Fattoria Montignana thus has a
rich history, which is already mentioned in some documents dating back to
the 13th Century.
www.coli.it
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Agricola Lavacchio
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Fattoria Lavacchio is an old Tuscan farm , situated on the top of the
Montefiesole Hill (450 mt. above sea level) along a route of Roman origin,
nowadays Strada del Vino Chianti Rufina (Vino Chianti Rufina Street). After
passing over the River Sieve, this route goes up to the hillock looking
Florence and Fiesole’s valleys. The Farm is situated in the wonderful
sequency of sweet hills
Twelve hectares out of 15 of vineyard are destined to Chianti Rufina, the
most important product of the farm to which other wines of particular
interest are aligned.
www.fattorialavacchio.com
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