A Fairytale Stay in Tuscany - Agriturismo La Bruciata
Our recent one-week stay at Agriturismo La Bruciata in September 2026 was truly magical. Seven women came together to celebrate my friend's 45th birthday, and we could not have chosen a more beautiful, peaceful, and authentic place to spend the week.
As you drive up the cypress-lined road toward La Bruciata, you immediately feel like you have entered a Tuscan fairytale. The property is a beautiful, working farm surrounded by vineyards, fruit trees, vegetables, and melons. The grounds are exceptionally well cared for, peaceful, and full of gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside.
La Bruciata is a family-run agriturismo, led by Laura Duchini and several generations of her family. Laura's mother and children are also involved in running the property and preparing the food, which gives the entire experience such a warm, personal, and welcoming feeling. It is also recommended in Rick Steves' Florence & Tuscany, and after staying here, we completely understand why.
What makes La Bruciata particularly special is that it is a true working farm. They produce their own wine and olive oil and grow many of the ingredients that ultimately make their way onto your breakfast and dinner table. You can really taste the freshness and love in everything they prepare.
There are two buildings with several comfortable apartments, each with its own kitchen, one or two bathrooms, and one to three bedrooms. There are also two beautiful outdoor pools (not heated) and plenty of hammocks where you can relax, read, nap, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings.
One of our favorite parts of the stay was the food. A welcome dinner is included with your stay, and it was such a wonderful way to begin our week. You can also sign up with Laura and her mother for an evening of making traditional pici pasta, which was both fun and delicious.
And then there is breakfast -- absolutely one of the highlights of staying here. Laura and her mother prepare a wonderful breakfast every morning using fresh ingredients from the farm. There were different homemade juices and jams made from their pears, apples, plums, apricots, and other fruits. Laura would make each of us a fresh cappuccino or latte every morning and somehow quickly remembered everyone's preferred order. It was such a thoughtful, personal touch.
Laura herself is unforgettable. She seems to be always on the move, with boundless energy, warmth, and patience, somehow managing everything while still making every guest feel welcome and cared for.
The wine produced on the property is delicious and can be enjoyed with dinners at the agriturismo. Dinner is available for an additional €35 per person, with the exception of the included welcome dinner. Having dinner on the property and enjoying their own wine while surrounded by the Tuscan countryside is an experience we highly recommend.
A car is definitely necessary, as La Bruciata is a rural farm in the Tuscan countryside. However, it is only about a ten-minute drive to Montepulciano, and there are countless beautiful towns, wineries, restaurants, and sights within an hour's drive. There is also a nearby Conad grocery store with validated parking, which was very convenient for picking up anything we needed during our stay.
And yes -- you do need to wash your own dishes and take out your trash before checking out. But honestly, these small responsibilities are more than worth it for the experience of staying somewhere so authentic and special.
My favorite part may have been simply waking up each morning and looking out from my bedroom balcony at the spectacular views of the countryside and nearby vineyards. There is something incredibly peaceful about being surrounded by the rolling hills of Tuscany, knowing that the food you're eating and wine you're drinking were produced right there on the farm.
La Bruciata is more than a place to stay -- it is an experience. It feels authentic, welcoming, peaceful, and deeply connected to the land and the family who cares for it.
Our week here was filled with friendship, laughter, incredible food, beautiful scenery, and wonderful memories. For anyone looking for an authentic Tuscan experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Agriturismo La Bruciata.
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