Hotel Le Fontanelle enjoys panoramic views from its exceptional location in the Chianti Hills, 20 minutes from Siena. Hotel's pretty main building dates back to the 13th century, part of an old country estate. All rooms have beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. They overlook the surrounding vineyards, woods, and valley. Enjoy a refreshing swim and stunning views in the outdoor pool or borrow one of the hotel's bikes free of charge, and go exploring the countryside.

In 1587 was erected, for the will of the people, a monastery in honour of Cappuccini monks who had helped the people in difficulty. In the Middle Ages San Gimignano was a flourishing town on the Silk Road, but after that, this path was diverted, the town underwent a serious crisis. In the 20th century the complex became a summer residence of the Guicciardini-Strozzi, and in 1988, two Florentines created the Hotel La Collegiata.

Poggio Rosso is 1* Michelin restaurant, located in the hotel, and led since 2019 by the Executive Chef Juan Camilo Quintero, the only Colombian in the world to get 1* Greed star. Previously the chef oversaw F&B in Castello di Volpaia, and before that worked with Massimo Bottura at Osteria Francescana (3* Michelin, Modena) and Juan Mari Arzak (3* Michelin, San Sebastian)

As featured at Netlix Chefs Table, it's a famed butcher's eponymous flagship store, known for its premium cuts, red wine & festive atmosphere.
When you approach Via XX Luglio 11 in Panzano in Chianti, on some days you can hear from a distance the bass of AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" rumbling through the narrow alley. Right there is the Antica Macelleria Cecchini of the world famous butcher Dario Cecchini!
Dario has been running the place since 1976. In almost all travel guides about Tuscany you will find as an absolute must a visit to Dario's butcher's shop.

Winery visit of Antinori nel Chianti Classico, the main temple of The Antinori family, that has been committed to the art of winemaking since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the “Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri”, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild.

The Bottaia Tour is a comprehensive tour to explore the winery’s most suggestive and unusual spaces. An experience in oenology, architecture and wine tasting over a period of six centuries of Antinori family history, including a tasting event with 4 wines held in the suspended tasting room.

The tour winds its way through the winery’s outdoor and indoor spaces focusing on production processes, the winery’s innovative architecture and contemporary works of art that are on display throughout the itinerary. Guests will have private access to production areas, barrique and barrel cellars, and the area where large casks are left to age. € 70.00 pp

Castellare di Castellina was born in the 70s of the union of four estates (Castellare, Caselle, San Niccolò and Le Case) on the initiative of Paolo Panerai. While preserving the traditional methods, the innovation was pursued first of all with the creation of the first experimental vineyard in the Chianti region together with the U of Milan and the U of Florence, implementing the first scientific selection of Sangiovese clones (Sangioveto). Castellare winery was one of the first in Italy to adopt the use of small French oak barrels.

Most famous Tuscan wines are I Sodi di San Niccolo (100% Sangiovese - Vivino 4.4), and Poggio ai Merli (100% Merlot - Vivino 4.2).
The success led to the creation of Rocca di Frassimello winery in Maremma (Tuscany) with wines like Baffonero (Vivino 4.5) and Rapture of the Grape (Vivino 4.3) in collaboration with David LaChapelle.
In Sicily they also own Feudi del Pisciotto winery (also producing wine in collaboration with Brioni) and Gurra di Mare.

Try the wine & food experience with samples of Tuscan cheeses & cold cuts + private visit of the cellars + Grand Crus degustation for a sensorial journey from Tuscany to Sicily (€ 70.00 pp)

A historic settlement area, the Berardenga owes its name to the nobleman of Berardo Frankish lineage, who were alive in the second half of the 10th century and descended from the very Guinigi da Lucca who (867-881), had been Count of Siena. From the second half of the 12th century, Siena began to exercise even tighter control over Berardenga. The Battle of Montaperti between Guelphs and Ghibellines was fought nearby on 4 September 1260, and saw the Florentine army defeated by the Sienese. Charming streets, main square, little shops with wine and cheeses...

Siena is historically linked to commercial and banking activities, having been a major banking center until the 13th and 14th centuries. Siena is also home to the oldest bank in the world, the Monte dei Paschi bank, which has been operating continuously since 1472. Things to see: Siena Duomo, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Salimbeni (the original headquarters and still in possession of the Monte dei Paschi di Siena)

Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form an unforgettable skyline. The "Historic Centre of San Gimignano" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, pecorino cheese and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area.

Aformer milk shop turned wine shop, called Antica Latteria, and still run by the same couple who opened the milk shop 30 years ago

The Mall is the largest outlet village in Tuscany, featuring brands like Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Chloe, Corneliani, D&G, Etro, Fay, Fendi, Gucci, Ginavito Rossi, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo, Loro Piana, Moschino, Philipp Plein, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, Valentino, Versace, Zegna, and more