The Antinori family, famous for its wine production, has the pleasure of offering special guests the opportunity to experience country life on their estates in the heart of the Chianti Classico region.
The proximity of both Florence and Siena, the beauty of the Chianti countryside, and the possibility of a wide range of eno-gastronomical delights coupled with the richness of these sought-after surroundings and the particular care we put into our hospitality make Fonte de' Medici an incredibly "special choice for special days."
Fonte de' Medici is comprised of three clusters of wholly restructured and newly equipped farmhouses surrounded by vineyards. The name itself goes back to 1400 when travelers between Florence and Siena would rest and drink from the spring that still passes through the village of Santa Maria a Macerata before continuing on their journey to the nearby Badia a Passignano, then a powerful Benedictine monastery.
Santa Maria a Macerata today houses the reception and common areas: swimming pool, restaurant, conference room, wellness center, tennis and several apartments. The other two farmhouses, Podere Tignanello and Podere Vivaio, are located on the hill facing Santa Maria and are easily reached by following a picturesque country road that intersects the vineyards.
Each of the charming apartments is named after grape or olive varieties, reminding one of being in one of the most famous wine and olive oil producing areas in the world.
You will find brief descriptions of each of the Fonte de' Medici apartments, just by a clic on the names.
Guests of Fonte de' Medici have at their disposal, a panoramic swimming pool (adults and childrens) with a solarium. Situated within Tignanello and Solaia's historical vineyards, you will find our restaurant which offers an abundant breakfast and buffet menu. For dinner, a "buffet campagnolo" or country buffet is offered with an extensive selection of typical Tuscan specialities.
We also offer innumerable possibilities for outdoor activities: an example, mountain bike excursions through our grounds or perhaps even further afield to nearby Lake Buca del Granchio.
On request and if available, guided tours and wine tastings can be organised at Tignanello's cellars. Minibus tours of Chianti, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano and elsewhere are also available. A riding school is also in the vicinity offering horse rides. To welcome our guests, our adept personnel are available from 8 am to 9 pm. Fax, internet and email services are also provided.
Finally, Fonte de Medici provides a conference room seating up to 80, Tennis/ footbal field with synthetic grass, areas where it is possible to relax in a Turkish bath and sauna, and a fitness studio (under construction).