Super nice family making cheese primarily from sheep. Your GPS isn't going to get you here. The…read morefarm is about 400 yards from the road down an unmarked lane. They came out looking for us in their green jeep so that's how we got here. They had a black baby sheep running around their front yard which the kids really enjoyed.

We came for a great day of group wine tasting, lunch and shooting. Stefano and his family were the…read moreultimate hosts to their vineyards. We came with a large group, all visitors to Italy for a wedding. He took the boys for a day of shooting (shotguns and clay pigeons). Then we got a tour of the grounds and the process of making wines. His wife made an unbelievable lunch, and it still lingers in my memory today. Course after course, we were stuffed in the true Italian way and with warmth and hospitality. Zucchini carpaccio and the cinghiale (boar) were literally to die for. And the wine was flowing, so we all had a blast. This is a small operation, family owned and run, and if you want a local experience, come here and taste wines if you are near Siena or are passing through on your way to Arezzo. Beware, they dont speak a ton of English, but they are still very happy to have you.

Beautiful place! Such a wonderful family producing great wines- from start to finish- even bottling…read moreand labeling on site. They truly understand and embody the notion of small-scale, high quality, 'farm to table' gastronomy. They hand pick all of their grapes and olives for oil. They raise their own produce and herbs. They also hunt or raise their meats and prepare excellent finocchiona, bracciola, and prosciutto. Of the wines we tried, their new rosato, the 'Le Caldie Toscana' and 'Lo Scopaio' were all favorites.

What a divine place to stay! Gorgeous mansion in the fabulous Tuscan hills, amidst vineyards,…read morecypresses and olive trees. The stylish rooms are impressively large, cosy and clean. The food is delicious, the service very friendly, the pool refreshing; there's really nothing more we could wish for.

The food was amazing. Service was amazing…read more The ambiance was amazing with olive trees, a farm and the beautiful sun of Italy full of grape vines. The Bolognese was amazing. The meat sauce was perfect and with adding the extra olive delicious. Their fresh charcuterie and cheese was to die for. The service was world class and very calm.

We had an absolutely wonderful time here as a part of a Trafalgar tour. The food and wine were…read morefantastic. The setting is beautiful inside and out. We enjoyed the tour up to the vineyard. Definitely go here if you have the opportunity!

RUN DON'T WALK to the most spectacular hidden gem restaurant in Florence! This is by far the best…read moremeal we've had in Italy so far. We were welcomed so warmly and sat on their outdoor patio for the evening. Our server brought us a lovely complimentary starter of crostinis with different meat toppings - so lovely! We started with a glass of Chianti and an Aperol Spritz - both delicious. We read about pinsas being gluten-free and like a pizza, and were sold! We opted for the one with ham and cheese, and a charcuterie board with meats and cheeses both. Our incredible server told us about the family-owned farm and how they make all of the cheese, pork products, and more from scratch. You could taste the quality in each bite! We were literally IN AWE at the pinsa's flavor, and the meat and cheese. Everything was exactly what we'd hoped we would find in Italy. We ended the night with a limoncello and a chat with our incredible server. 5/5 for service, quality, flavor, and ambiance!

Wow, what a great surprise. A Rick Steve's recommendation that was just exquisite. The…read morecharcuterie plate was out of this world. Kathleen a 21 year transplant from New Jersey and her husband Gino are the consummate hosts. Warm and personable. The wine pairings are stupendous.

I stayed here for 3 nights during the month of October and had an exceptional experience. This is…read morean agriturismo which is a farm home located on a vineyard and olive grove. They make their own wines and olive oil which are outstanding. They only have a few rooms available so make sure to book ahead. We were greeted by Anna the property manager who was very helpful with getting us settled into our room. The room was very clean and felt like a 5-star hotel with excellent furnishings, a modern bathroom, TV, and free WiFi. Il Castagno has a restaurant on the property which served outstanding dinners with some of the ingredients coming from their farm. They served the best steak I had in all of Italy. I highly recommend visiting Il Castagno for a peaceful and relaxing experience in Tuscany. We'll definitely stay there again.

This place is a wonderful venue. With a view and service to match. The cuisine is amazing. The…read morerooms are spacious which is hard to come by in Italy. The pool and areas surrounding the pool are superb. I would recommend this place to anyone trying for a goods night rest and a spacious rooms with a view.

A very small family farm, vineyard, and winery will of the tourist routes. They are so warm and…read moreinviting, and the setting so serene, that the wine tasting adds the perfect touch. Reservations are usually necessary, especially for the light lunch option. I added their chef's apron to my collection!

This was our first stop on a wine tour we did. Unfortunately I don't remember which wine tour it…read morewas. Upon arriving, I was extremely excited just being there. They showed us the vineyard as well as the cellar, typical wine tour stuff. Then we did the wine tasting where they provided cheese & bread along with olive oil & this AMAZING chutney of some sort. My boyfriend & I fell in love with it. We were expecting a sweet taste but were shocked with a little spicy aftertaste. We learned it was made of tomato. We ended up buying a couple jars of it as well as a bottle of wine. The host was extremely friendly & the winery was beautiful! I would definitely visit again if we ever go back to that area of Italy. P.S. This review has been written 3 months after visiting Italy so it's not as thorough as I would've liked.

We did the truffle hunting experience as a group of 40 the day after our wedding. Vittorio was very…read morehelpful in making sure that we had a bus big enough for the group and gave clear instructions on where to meet him in Florence for our pickup. Our group loved learning about truffles, meeting the dogs, and exploring the woods. We even found 4 truffles that day, though Luna ate one. The lunch is absolutely delightful. Each course is paired with wine and you get to try fresh bread with all of the different truffle oils and butters. I could eat that truffle pasta every single day. You are served in the family home and are treated just like family. It's really very special. At the end of the tour, you can buy wines, salts, or truffle oils. They also sell beautiful candles and plates. This was the perfect post-wedding activity and was so much fun. We left at around 11am and got back by 5pm.

This is an amazing experience to do if you're in the Florence area. The farm is located about 40…read moreminutes away from downtown Florence and is worth renting a car. The roads to the farm are windy and narrow, but the views are incredible. Once we arrived, we were greeted by Francesca (our host and guide). She offered us coffee and water, as well as mosquito repellent since it was summer time. She has a brief overview of what we were going to do. Then we went and got Choco, our truffle hunting dog. He's a friendly and energertic Lagotto Romangnolo. He's specially trained to find truffles, but not eat them. Since it was July in Tuscany, Francesca reminded us that she respected the dogs and if Choco was too hot, we would have to end the hunt. Then we went off on a short hike through the woods. As soon as we got into the woods, Choco stopped and started digging. Francesca and Choco work extremely well with each other and respect each other. Francesca dug up a small (about the size of a button mushroom) white truffle! These are not in season, but it still smelled fragrant and Francesca said she would keep it since it was good quality. For the next half hour we continued to walk through the forest and found 2 black summer truffles and another white truffle. The black summer truffles are not as aromatic as the white ones, but had an earthier smell. Francesca also pointed out other plants and vegetables along the way. When Choco was tired, he let us know by sitting at our feet which indicated it was time for pictures lol. We then walked back to the farmhouse where we said good bye to Choco and ate an amazing 4 course lunch with tons of truffles. Even though it was hot, they provided fans and ice water to keep us cool. I was shocked by how much food we got and the wines served with lunch was incredible! We were so full after lunch! Francesca and her family made sure we were comfortable and well fed. Their hospitality was so generous and we loved every minute we were there. *Helpful Hint* Wear long pants and good sneakers because the forest has lots of branches and thorny plants. The other people in our group wore shorts and it was unconfortable for them to walk around.