It
is a beautiful Renaissance farmhouse built round a rustic characteristic threshing-floor
in a fine panoramic position over Meleto Castle, the valley of the Massellone river
and the medieval village of Vertine.It
has been recently fully restored and transformed into a prestigious Villa with 4
apartments with every comfort, satellite TV included. Some of them have also air
conditioning system,hydromassage bath and traditional fireplace in the living-room.
The
furnishing is simple but refined, the ceiling has exposed timber beams and the floor
fired bricks. For those fond of traditional cuisine there is a big wood-oven where
the guests can prepare dishes of the ancient Tuscany tradition.
Outside
a big garden invites you to "bask" in the sun.
It
is a fascinating place, ideal to plunge into the uncontaminated Tuscan countryside:
starting point for unforgettable walks among cypress-trees, grapevines and olive
trees, junipers and brooms.
Your
stay also gives the chance to take part in the activity of the farm and visit the
old underground cellars that are a real jewel of the Castle. Here you can taste an
excellent Chianti Classico or buy some precious bottles of Vinsanto DOC Riserve or
the traditional extra-virgin bright-coloured olive oil DOP Toscana with a typical
fruity taste.
You
can spend your time making excursions in the neighbourhood, choosing one of the guided
tours among castles, wine-bar, artisanship, gastronomy in the beautiful area round
Florence and Siena, for ex. in the many-towered little towns of Monteriggioni and
San Giminiano or in the characteristic villages of Gaiole, Radda, Vertine, Barbischio
und Volpaia just in the heart of Chianti.
