Tips & Suggestions Casa Le Rondini
Restaurants and gastronomy
Antica Trattoria la Torre
15 Piazza del ComuneTel. +390577740236
Osteria Rosticceria Il Re Gallo
1 via toscanaTel. +390577742000
Pizzeria il Fondaccio
27 Via FerruccioTel. +390577741084 (the most famous pizza in Castellina in Chianti)
Le Tre Porte - Castellina in Chianti
4 Via Trento e TriesteTel. +390577741163
Ristorante Albergaccio di Castellina
63 Via FiorentinaTel. +390577741042
Taverna Squarcialupi
26 Via FerruccioTel. +390577741405
Just 200 meters from the house. Very good Ice Cream! :)
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Gelateria di Castellina
47 Viale IV NovembreJust 200 meters from the house. Very good Ice Cream! :)
https://casaporciatti.it
In Google Map: Porciatti L & A snc
This is not a real restaurant but a historical local gastronomy in Radda in Chianti. This is the right place if you want to buy local products such as wines, cheeses, dry pastries, cured meat from local producers, extra virgin olive oil, and many others items.. The owners they are special! This place is also a characteristic wine bar and a super well-stocked wine shop! 100% recommended.
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Casa Porciatti dal 1965
1 Piazza IV Novembrehttps://casaporciatti.it
In Google Map: Porciatti L & A snc
This is not a real restaurant but a historical local gastronomy in Radda in Chianti. This is the right place if you want to buy local products such as wines, cheeses, dry pastries, cured meat from local producers, extra virgin olive oil, and many others items.. The owners they are special! This place is also a characteristic wine bar and a super well-stocked wine shop! 100% recommended.
Grocery Store
Coop supermarket: Grocery store in Castellina in Chianti is about 800 meters from the house in Via Trento e Trieste, 24
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Coop Castellina
42 Via Trento e TriesteCoop supermarket: Grocery store in Castellina in Chianti is about 800 meters from the house in Via Trento e Trieste, 24
Bikes and scooter rental
Just 200 mt from the house. Ideal for a motor vespa tour or if you want to rent bikes. Tel. +3905771481001
Opening hours: 9am 1pm and 3pm 7 pm
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Rental Chianti 500
35 Viale IV NovembreJust 200 mt from the house. Ideal for a motor vespa tour or if you want to rent bikes. Tel. +3905771481001
Opening hours: 9am 1pm and 3pm 7 pm
Wine Farms
https://www.mazzei.it
In Google Map: Castello di Fonterutoli - Marchesi Mazzei
They have also a wine shop just along the road.
This wine farm is located close to Castellina In Chianti along the Chianti road to Siena but just few Km from the house. They produce excellent wines!
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Marchesi Mazzei
https://www.mazzei.it
In Google Map: Castello di Fonterutoli - Marchesi Mazzei
They have also a wine shop just along the road.
This wine farm is located close to Castellina In Chianti along the Chianti road to Siena but just few Km from the house. They produce excellent wines!
https://www.ricasoli.com
In Google Map: Castello di Brolio Wine & Tour
Amazing medieval castle which is also a famous wine farm owned by Ricasoli family.
Maybe one of the best cellar to visit. We recommend a reservation, especially in high season periods.
Tel. +390577730280
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Castello di Brolio
Località Madonna a Broliohttps://www.ricasoli.com
In Google Map: Castello di Brolio Wine & Tour
Amazing medieval castle which is also a famous wine farm owned by Ricasoli family.
Maybe one of the best cellar to visit. We recommend a reservation, especially in high season periods.
Tel. +390577730280
www.roccadellemacie.com
In google Map: Rocca delle Macie
It is just along the panoramic road between Castellina in Chianti and Castellina Scalo (just 4 Km from the house).
This Wine farm is located in a classic tuscan landscape, on the top of a hill surrounded by vineyards and cypresses!
Wine testing also possible like in the most wine farms of the area! In case you want to arrange a visit to the cellars and so, we recommend the reservation.
Tel. +3905777321 / +390577732236
Tenuta il Torrione - Agriturismo
www.roccadellemacie.com
In google Map: Rocca delle Macie
It is just along the panoramic road between Castellina in Chianti and Castellina Scalo (just 4 Km from the house).
This Wine farm is located in a classic tuscan landscape, on the top of a hill surrounded by vineyards and cypresses!
Wine testing also possible like in the most wine farms of the area! In case you want to arrange a visit to the cellars and so, we recommend the reservation.
Tel. +3905777321 / +390577732236
http://fattoriapoggioalloro.com
In Google Map: Fattoria Poggio Alloro
This wine farm is in the area of San Gimignano with nice view of San Gimignano skyline. They produce organic wines but they have also they have animal husbandry, so in case you have children it could be the right spot! Two different types of wine testing and visit to the farm need a reservation from their web site (mail) or calling here: +390577950153
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Fattoria Poggio Alloro
23 Via Sant'Andreahttp://fattoriapoggioalloro.com
In Google Map: Fattoria Poggio Alloro
This wine farm is in the area of San Gimignano with nice view of San Gimignano skyline. They produce organic wines but they have also they have animal husbandry, so in case you have children it could be the right spot! Two different types of wine testing and visit to the farm need a reservation from their web site (mail) or calling here: +390577950153
https://www.castellare.it
In Google Map: Castellare di Castellina
OUR FAVORITE wine farm, also one of the closest to the house.
Great wines and amazing panorama above the Chianti countryside. The owners are lovely people. If you book a visit here you can tell them that you are guests of Valesca & Giovanni in Castellina.
Tel. +390577742903
Castellare di Castellina
SP130https://www.castellare.it
In Google Map: Castellare di Castellina
OUR FAVORITE wine farm, also one of the closest to the house.
Great wines and amazing panorama above the Chianti countryside. The owners are lovely people. If you book a visit here you can tell them that you are guests of Valesca & Giovanni in Castellina.
Tel. +390577742903
http://www.lacastellina.it
Address: Via Ferruccio, 26 Castellina in Chianti
Tel. +390577740454
Mail: info@lacastellina.it
The vineyards close to our house they are owned by this farm :)
Fattoria La Castellina
28 Viale della Rimembranzahttp://www.lacastellina.it
Address: Via Ferruccio, 26 Castellina in Chianti
Tel. +390577740454
Mail: info@lacastellina.it
The vineyards close to our house they are owned by this farm :)
https://www.antinori.it
In Google: Antinori nel Chianti Classico
Maybe the most famous Italian wine farms. This place is well known also for the stunning architecture, in fact the main structure and cellars they are built inside of a hill covered of vineyards. More expensive then others farms but it is not a usual experience. Less then 30 minutes driving from the house. Take the freeway in Monteriggioni, direction Florence and leave it at the exit of Bargino. They own also a restaurant at the farm: "Rinuccio 1180" with amazing patio surrounded by vineyards. A complete lunch here it costs around 80 Euro per person including excellent wines and breathtaking view! Open for lunch only.
Wine farm visit Tel. +390552359700
Restaurant Rinuccio Tel. +390552359720
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Antinori nel Chianti Classico
133 Via Cassia per Sienahttps://www.antinori.it
In Google: Antinori nel Chianti Classico
Maybe the most famous Italian wine farms. This place is well known also for the stunning architecture, in fact the main structure and cellars they are built inside of a hill covered of vineyards. More expensive then others farms but it is not a usual experience. Less then 30 minutes driving from the house. Take the freeway in Monteriggioni, direction Florence and leave it at the exit of Bargino. They own also a restaurant at the farm: "Rinuccio 1180" with amazing patio surrounded by vineyards. A complete lunch here it costs around 80 Euro per person including excellent wines and breathtaking view! Open for lunch only.
Wine farm visit Tel. +390552359700
Restaurant Rinuccio Tel. +390552359720
Medieval villages and cities of art
Maybe the smallest medieval village which still preserve entire circular walls! It's just 10 minutes driving from Castellina in Chianti. Ideal for a short visit of one hour. Inside the village you'll find a small church, the historical houses of the people who live there and just few classic bars and restaurants in the square. Also you'll be able to walk upstair the medieval walls. Outside of the village, close to the free way there is a bar-restaurant "Bar dell'Orso" which is famous for big sandwiches made with products of the area and "home made" piece of cakes.
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Monteriggioni
Maybe the smallest medieval village which still preserve entire circular walls! It's just 10 minutes driving from Castellina in Chianti. Ideal for a short visit of one hour. Inside the village you'll find a small church, the historical houses of the people who live there and just few classic bars and restaurants in the square. Also you'll be able to walk upstair the medieval walls. Outside of the village, close to the free way there is a bar-restaurant "Bar dell'Orso" which is famous for big sandwiches made with products of the area and "home made" piece of cakes.
Located on the top of a hill, this village is famous for the 13 medieval towers perfectly preserved! In the past they were 72 towers.. It's possible to enter in the highest one which is in the Duomo square of the village, go to the top of the tower and enjoy a stunning panorama above one of the most Tuscan countryside.
Don't miss a visit at the garden above the village center, inside of the ancient walls, the small Piazza delle Erbe, an ice cream at Gelateria Dondoli in piazza della Cisterna and if you are hungry we can suggest a very small winery which is also a tuscan osteria: La Vecchia Piazza (find it in Google map).
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San Gimignano
Piazza Sant'AgostinoLocated on the top of a hill, this village is famous for the 13 medieval towers perfectly preserved! In the past they were 72 towers.. It's possible to enter in the highest one which is in the Duomo square of the village, go to the top of the tower and enjoy a stunning panorama above one of the most Tuscan countryside.
Don't miss a visit at the garden above the village center, inside of the ancient walls, the small Piazza delle Erbe, an ice cream at Gelateria Dondoli in piazza della Cisterna and if you are hungry we can suggest a very small winery which is also a tuscan osteria: La Vecchia Piazza (find it in Google map).
Stunning village situated in Val d'Orcia. The historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Much of the significant historical and artistic heritage of Pienza is concentrated in the suggestive square dedicated to Pope Pio II, a personality who gave so much to the town, trying to make it his "ideal city" of the Renaissance. His projects, entrusted to Bernardo Rossellino, were only partially completed, but still remain one of the most significant examples of rational urban planning of the Italian Renaissance.
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Pienza
Stunning village situated in Val d'Orcia. The historic center was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Much of the significant historical and artistic heritage of Pienza is concentrated in the suggestive square dedicated to Pope Pio II, a personality who gave so much to the town, trying to make it his "ideal city" of the Renaissance. His projects, entrusted to Bernardo Rossellino, were only partially completed, but still remain one of the most significant examples of rational urban planning of the Italian Renaissance.
Medieval village located between Val d'Orcia and Valdichiana. Montepulciano has origins from the Etruscan people starting from the 4th century BC. Of ancient and long history, it is also famous for the wealth of excellent vineyards, from which the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is obtained. The inhabited center has the characteristics of an S-shaped medieval village and is enclosed within three circles of walls.
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Montepulciano
Medieval village located between Val d'Orcia and Valdichiana. Montepulciano has origins from the Etruscan people starting from the 4th century BC. Of ancient and long history, it is also famous for the wealth of excellent vineyards, from which the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is obtained. The inhabited center has the characteristics of an S-shaped medieval village and is enclosed within three circles of walls.
The highlight of the village is "Certaldo Alto" which is the historical and medieval part of the town with the museum of Palazzo Pretorio on the top of the main street. It could be good for a short visit in case you are planning a daily trip to Pisa for example or to San Miniato. San Miniato area is famous for truffles. Consider that Pisa is about one hour and half driving from the house. Certaldo is on the road to Pisa but about 35 minutes from Castellina.
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Certaldo
The highlight of the village is "Certaldo Alto" which is the historical and medieval part of the town with the museum of Palazzo Pretorio on the top of the main street. It could be good for a short visit in case you are planning a daily trip to Pisa for example or to San Miniato. San Miniato area is famous for truffles. Consider that Pisa is about one hour and half driving from the house. Certaldo is on the road to Pisa but about 35 minutes from Castellina.
Maybe the smallest village of the main Chianti area! It is part of the district of Radda in Chianti. A beautiful stop during a Chianti road trip.
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Volpaia
Maybe the smallest village of the main Chianti area! It is part of the district of Radda in Chianti. A beautiful stop during a Chianti road trip.
This village is on the road to Volterra also. Highlights of the village is the medieval part of the town called "Colle Alta". Near the center "downtown" there is the "Parco Fluviale della Val d'Elsa" you can find it in Google map. It is a trail along the river Elsa with some nice area with small waterfalls. During the Summer local people are usual to swim in this part of the river. It is about 20 minutes driving from Castellina.
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Colle di Val d'Elsa
This village is on the road to Volterra also. Highlights of the village is the medieval part of the town called "Colle Alta". Near the center "downtown" there is the "Parco Fluviale della Val d'Elsa" you can find it in Google map. It is a trail along the river Elsa with some nice area with small waterfalls. During the Summer local people are usual to swim in this part of the river. It is about 20 minutes driving from Castellina.
Volterra is famous for Etruscan archaeological excavations and alabaster productions. Many nice Tuscan osterias. The public garden inside the ancient walls are ideal for a picnic or just relaxing time on the grass. The panoramic road that you'll drive to reach Volterra from Colle di Val d'Elsa or from San Gimignano is special to take amazing photos.
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Volterra
Volterra is famous for Etruscan archaeological excavations and alabaster productions. Many nice Tuscan osterias. The public garden inside the ancient walls are ideal for a picnic or just relaxing time on the grass. The panoramic road that you'll drive to reach Volterra from Colle di Val d'Elsa or from San Gimignano is special to take amazing photos.
To reach Siena you can drive the Chianti road or take the free way from Monteriggioni (otherwise you can also drive the Cassia road from Monteriggioni). Siena is not a big city but a big town, so usually there are no problem of traffic and parking close to the center is very easy. We suggest you the parking close to the stadium, around the fortress of Siena. The main street of the center is Via Banchi di Sopra. From here you can reach Piazza del Campo with the Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico. From the square you can easily walk to the Duomo. You no need transportation to visit Siena, just walk ;) Between 2 July and 16 August, for the Palio event we are able to book for you the general rehearsal dinner in the Valdimontone district of Siena knowing in advance. This service has to be paid. Same things in case you are interested to book seats on the stage or terrace to watch the Palio, most famous event (Horses race) in Siena (Piazza del Campo).
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Sienne
To reach Siena you can drive the Chianti road or take the free way from Monteriggioni (otherwise you can also drive the Cassia road from Monteriggioni). Siena is not a big city but a big town, so usually there are no problem of traffic and parking close to the center is very easy. We suggest you the parking close to the stadium, around the fortress of Siena. The main street of the center is Via Banchi di Sopra. From here you can reach Piazza del Campo with the Torre del Mangia and Palazzo Pubblico. From the square you can easily walk to the Duomo. You no need transportation to visit Siena, just walk ;) Between 2 July and 16 August, for the Palio event we are able to book for you the general rehearsal dinner in the Valdimontone district of Siena knowing in advance. This service has to be paid. Same things in case you are interested to book seats on the stage or terrace to watch the Palio, most famous event (Horses race) in Siena (Piazza del Campo).
Florence city center is a bit less then one hour from the house. It depends by the traffic you'll find in Florence. There are some private garages in the center that you can book directly checking in Google Map. Otherwise we suggest these two payments parkings: Parcheggio Sant'Ambrogio or Parcheggio Beccaria (Google Map). Using these two parking you'll be able to avoid the most traffic part of the town and you will drive also the street that passes from Piazzale Michelangelo (where you can stop to admire Florence city center and the old bridge) from the panoramic terrace. Consider that in Florence there are no free parking. You can just walk through the center with no use transportation, the city center it's not so big and you'll be able to reach all sites of interest: Uffizi Gallery, Museo dell'Accademia, The Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, San Lorenzo market, Piazza Santa Croce. Don't miss a visit to the Oltrarno area (Santo Spirito and Sant'Ambrogio).
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Florence
Florence city center is a bit less then one hour from the house. It depends by the traffic you'll find in Florence. There are some private garages in the center that you can book directly checking in Google Map. Otherwise we suggest these two payments parkings: Parcheggio Sant'Ambrogio or Parcheggio Beccaria (Google Map). Using these two parking you'll be able to avoid the most traffic part of the town and you will drive also the street that passes from Piazzale Michelangelo (where you can stop to admire Florence city center and the old bridge) from the panoramic terrace. Consider that in Florence there are no free parking. You can just walk through the center with no use transportation, the city center it's not so big and you'll be able to reach all sites of interest: Uffizi Gallery, Museo dell'Accademia, The Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, San Lorenzo market, Piazza Santa Croce. Don't miss a visit to the Oltrarno area (Santo Spirito and Sant'Ambrogio).
SPA establishment & Thermal Baths
www.termesangiovanni.it
In Google: Terme San Giovanni, Rapolano
Tel. +390577724030
One of the best thermal establishment of the area. In some period of the years on Friday and Saturday night they are open also during the night (close around 11 pm , midnight). The other days they close around 7 / 8 pm. More information in the web site.
This place is about 40 minutes driving from Castellina in Chianti. (South of Siena, direction to Arezzo).
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Terme San Giovanni
52 Via Terme S. Giovanniwww.termesangiovanni.it
In Google: Terme San Giovanni, Rapolano
Tel. +390577724030
One of the best thermal establishment of the area. In some period of the years on Friday and Saturday night they are open also during the night (close around 11 pm , midnight). The other days they close around 7 / 8 pm. More information in the web site.
This place is about 40 minutes driving from Castellina in Chianti. (South of Siena, direction to Arezzo).
This place is one of the most suggestive of Tuscany! There are natural thermal baths (also a small establishment is at Albergo Posta Marcucci, with a terrace with amazing view above the valley) but you can't miss a visit to the village with the famous "Piazza d'Acqua"!! Few nice and small classic Tuscan osteria and bars. Also if you are not interested in Thermal baths we recommend to have a stop in the village for example if you are on a trip to the Val d'Orcia area!
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Bagno Vignoni
This place is one of the most suggestive of Tuscany! There are natural thermal baths (also a small establishment is at Albergo Posta Marcucci, with a terrace with amazing view above the valley) but you can't miss a visit to the village with the famous "Piazza d'Acqua"!! Few nice and small classic Tuscan osteria and bars. Also if you are not interested in Thermal baths we recommend to have a stop in the village for example if you are on a trip to the Val d'Orcia area!
Very small village, close to Bagno Vignoni. Famous for the Natural thermal baths in the countryside. There are no establishment here. Perfect place if you are looking for hot springs in the nature.
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Bagni San Filippo
Very small village, close to Bagno Vignoni. Famous for the Natural thermal baths in the countryside. There are no establishment here. Perfect place if you are looking for hot springs in the nature.