Archive for 'Chianti'

Chianti evokes images of a landscape bathed in warm light, swathed in lush vineyards and olive groves, dotted by picturesque hill towns and bright orange terracotta roofs. The very name makes one long for lazy days by the pool, wine-tasting, sitting out and taking in the view and lots of great dinners. It screams history, relaxation, and both elegance and down-to-earth simple living. This is the place to go and get away from it all. The ideal location in which to relax and recharge. Luckily, we have plenty of truly exceptional properties located all across the region so why not take a look at some of our most incredible villas in Chianti. We have been compiling a list of some of the best of the best to help you get started so here are some more of our picks:

3. Cavalcanti

Cavalcanti, located 9km from Gaiole In Chianti is a charming historic property that can accommodate up to six guests in three bedrooms with three bathrooms.

The famous Chianti region of Tuscany is one of the most beloved tourist areas in the world. It combines the most beautiful and iconic Tuscan countryside, the best wines and most wonderful food and the ideal setting for sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the good life. You can, of course, browse our villas in Chianti but we have also selected some of the best among them. Here are some of our most incredible vacation rentals in Chianti:

1. Poggio Conca

Poggio Conca is a perfect place to enjoy the beauty and leisure offered by a holiday in Chianti. A charming and historic stone farmhouse, it is located at the heart of the Chianti region, around 20km from Florence. Perched on a hillside, it takes in stunning views of the surrounding fields, vineyards, olive groves, rolling hills and medieval villages.

The cuisine of the region is reason enough to find a vacation rental in Tuscany and plan a trip. However, in addition to the rich tradition in delicious food, there is also a wonderful wine culture in Tuscany that makes people want to visit. We have previously discussed where you can find the best vineyards to visit and wine shops to frequent, on numerous occasions, but have never really talked about the wines of Tuscany in a general sense. So, here is your guide to the wines of Tuscany, the ones you won't want to miss and where to find them.

1. Brunello di Montalcino

One of the most famous Tuscan reds, Brunello di Montalcino is wine produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino. Awarded the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) designation in 1980, the wine actually dates back as far as the early 14th century.

Chianti is one of the most famous parts of Tuscany and a big part of the reason that people choose Tuscany as a destination in the first place, is because of her food and wine culture. Therefore, this beautiful area of rolling green hills, pretty terracotta-toned houses and hilltop villages, is the perfection choice of a place to visit as it is the biggest wine region in all of Tuscany. We have countless wonderful villas in Chianti to choose from so be sure to browse these beautiful properties. Once you have chosen the right one for you, why not plan a visit to Azienda Agricola Montefioralle?

Azienda Agricola Montefioralle is a small, family-run Chianti Classico winery, located in the small medieval hamlet of Montefioralle, close to the town of Greve in Chianti. This lovely winery is made up of only 2 hectares (5 acres) of vineyard, making them one of the smallest-sized wineries among the consortium of Chianti Classico producers.

We've been talking all about Chianti this week and, in particular, we have focused on one rather extraordinary attraction: the Chianti Cashmere Goat Farm. As mentioned in the last couple of articles, this is a small farm in the Chianti region of Tuscany that was established in 1972 by Nora Kravis. Today, it is a model for sustainable farming and small business, as well as a wonderful place to spend a day learning about sustainable farming, petting the goats, shopping incredible quality garments and enjoying rural Tuscan living. If you have found a luxury villa in Florence or a villa with pool in Siena, why not make a point to pay a visit to this fascinating farm for yourself?

Up until now, we haven't really mentioned what is arguably the best and most important part of the Chianti Cashmere Goat Farm: the goats!