• The origins of this marvellous hotel can be traced back to the 13th century, thanks to the discovery of original internal stonework,...
  • The Relais San Bruno, luxury and exclusive countryside hotel is set like a diamond in the crown on the hill of Montepulciano (Siena)....
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  • The origins of this marvellous hotel can be traced back to the 13th century, thanks to the discovery of original internal stonework,...
  • Hotel Rotelle, situated on a hill in ValdiChiana country in a commanding position over a wonderfull valley, is the ideal paradise...
  • In the autumn of 1995, we moved to the Podere Montorgialino - and from then on we have been busy rendering a charming place -...
  • The Relais San Bruno, luxury and exclusive countryside hotel is set like a diamond in the crown on the hill of Montepulciano (Siena)....
  • The Ancient Villa and Farm of Barberino in Meleto lie in the countryside, halfway of the slope that separates the Upper Valdarno...
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Siena, Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana

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This is a treasure trove of beauty that conserves fours gems which have been declared World Heritage sites by UNESCO: Siena, with its Palio, Pienza, with its enchanting historic center, San Gimignano, with its towes, and the authentic rural universe of Val d'Orcia.
This territory is rich in typical landscapes, such as the Crete, the clayey and marly soils of hills and knolls upon which erosion has formed crevices, chasms and rifts, or the characteristic medieval villages, immersed in the Tuscan country quiet.
Do not miss to taste, among the specialties of Senese cuisine, the pici (a form of hand-made spaghetti), the ribollita (a typical local vegetable soup), mixed roasts and game, cacio pecorino cheese, the 'minestraccia' (black cabbage and sour cream) from Val di Merse, the mushrooms, the tripefrom Val d'Elsa and the wild boar from Monticiano.
All accompanied by incomparable Tuscan wine. As far as the Sienese area is concerned: the Val d'Elsa is well known for its production of excellent wines such as Chianti Colli Senesi, Chianti Classico, San Gimignano DOC and the Vernaccia di San Gimignano. The Brunello di Montalcino is also well worth a taste.

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  • Montepulciano rises along the hilly hogback between the Valdichiana and the Val d'Orcia. The city is constructed along a ridge,...
  • Situated on the slopes of the mountain of the same name, Cetona retains the characteristic structure of mediaeval settlements....
  • Monteriggioni is a fortification built by the Republic of Siena in order to defend the Via francigena against the Florentine Guelph...
  • Pienza is a little treasure of Renaissance architecture in the province of Siena. Its history is strictly linked to Enea Silvio...
  • Castiglione d'Orcia marks the boundary between Val d'Orcia and the Monte Amiata forests. Once the property of the Aldobrandeschi,...
  • Colle di Val d'Elsa is located on the left bank of the Elsa river ; The town originally developed in three distinct sites, each...
  • Monticiano stands on a hill overloooking the Merse river. It is surrounded by century-old oak and chestnut trees. It is located...
  • Murlo, whose name derives from the Latin "Murulus", meaning "little wall" with reference to a walled place, is located in the...
  • Trequanda is a picturesque medieval village, developed around a 13th century castle of which a cylindrical tower with battlements...
  • Montalcino, famous all round the world for the excellent Brunello from Montalcino DOCG red wine, is is also a magnificent city...
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  • Outstanding quality from humble origins. Chianti Geografico, the small pioneering venture of 17 grape growers established in 1961,...
  • The Tana de'Lepri Villa has been converted into holiday apartments from an 18th century monastery. Carefully restored with respect...
  • In the autumn of 1995, we moved to the Podere Montorgialino - and from then on we have been busy rendering a charming place -...
  • L'Olmo is a small, intimate "locanda" impeccably designed to take advantage of its idyllic, pristine setting within southern Tuscany,...
  • 1974 - My wife Carmen, my son Angelo and I arrived in San Gimignano at the beginning of October 1974. With hard work and enthusiasm...
  • Landscapes which are places for the soul, where the silence merges with the voice of the wind, this is the first range of emotions...
  • The Residenza d'Arte is situated in the town of Torrita di Siena, a 14th century village in stone a few kilometers from Siena,...
  • In our large italian garden we grow our aromatics herbs to use in creating typical tuscan dishes 15 rooms with private bathroom...
  • Pinino - Brunello Di Montalcino Born from a Passion Four friends - Two wines - One common Vision. Pinino wine estate was founded...
  • The Fattoria Guicciardini building complex rose in the second half of the 15 centur. This occurred when it was decided to expand...
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