The rolling hills of Chianti in central Tuscany are carpeted with vineyards almost as far as the eye can see. Ancient farmsteads and medieval towers punctuate the landscape, an outlook little changed since the Medici bankrolled the region during the Renaissance.
Many boutique, high-quality viticulturists operate amongst the region’s wine producers, exporting often only in low volume. Amongst them the owners of Villa Cispiano, whose wine business is amongst the most celebrated in Chianti.
A labour of love set in the heart of Tuscany, the villa, a former farmhouse, has been recently renovated using original materials, including stone and terracotta. Ten king-size bedrooms sleep up to 19 guests in comfort. Facilities include an indoor spa, with sauna, Turkish bath, and heated indoor-outdoor pool with views across Chianti.
A separate swimming pool area has a bar and summer kitchen, perfect for easy-going pool-side lunches, whilst alongside the main house, a covered dining area is the ideal spot for evening dining with a glorious Tuscan backdrop.
