Vin Santo
Posted in: Chianti Food and Wine Localities Travel Tips

Tuscan wines are well-known around the world, especially her Chianti wines and wines from areas such as Montepulciano. However, among these more familiar red and white wines there is another sort to make note of if you find a villa in Chianti and come to sample all that is on offer. The wine-lovers and foodies who like excellent pairings should also make a point to sample the region’s Vin Santo.

Villa Dell'abate, exterior
Posted in: Chianti Localities Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

Villa Dell'abate, a perfectly luxurious retreat in Chianti, is nestled just 3km (2 miles) from the nearest village of Sambuca, a mere 13km (8 miles) from Greve In Chianti, 31km from both Florence and San Gimignano, and is perfectly positioned to explore the wider region of Tuscany as Siena, Montalcino, and more are all within easy reach. So, if you want to make the most of your time in Tuscany and want to see as much of the region as possible, this is an ideal spot. However, it is also an incredible gem among our listings here at Tuscany Villas and you may find it hard to leave the villa at all througout your stay...


A haven of relaxation, Villa Dell'abate is an outstanding luxury villa in Tuscany that boasts leafy grounds, a private pool, elegant interiors, WiFi, and air conditioning, and can comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests across seven bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Castel Ruggero, gazebo
Posted in: Chianti Localities Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

If you have been dreaming of a getaway in Chianti and you want to finally do it in serious style and luxury, then it really would be hard to beat Castel Ruggero. An incredible historic gem with lush grounds, astounding views over the vineyards and rolling hills of this magic part of the world, plush and spacious interiors, and easy access to the Chianti region, this is a truly extraordinary place for a luxury vacation in Tuscany

Tuscan wine
Posted in: Chianti Food and Wine Localities Wineries & Breweries

Tuscany is world-renowned as a food and wine hot-spot with some of both the most delicious and beloved dishes and wines in the world coming from this region of Italy. The wine area of Chianti within Tuscany is synonymous with wine and those who find a vacation rental in Chianti, will have a vast array of wines, vineyards, wineries, wine bars, wine shops, and towns famous for their wines to explore and discover. Among all of these different towns that are important centres of wine, Montepulciano is one of the key stops and is known for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. If you have been browsing our Tuscany Villas and are thinking of a vacation in Tuscany involving lots of great wines, then it is a must-visit spot.

Vines in Tuscany
Posted in: Central Italy Chianti Food and Wine Localities Siena Tuscany Wineries & Breweries

Tuscany is famous for many things: stunning scenery, famous landmarks, architectural gems, world-class iconic artworks, charming historic cities and towns, delicious food, and incredible wine. When it comes to the last item on that list – the remarkable wines of the region – there are endless places to go to sample, savour, study, and purchase outstanding examples. Pretty much wherever you go in Tuscany, you will find great wine – in bars and restaurants, at wineries, in shops, and more. In fact, you won’t really have to go looking at all. However, if you are a bit more of a wine-lover with a particular interest in wine then you might want to be somewhat more discerning or you might want to go on a proper wine-tasting voyage all across the region while you enjoy your time in one of our Tuscany Villas. So, in order to help you maximise your wine experience of Tuscany and to aid you in planning your itinerary for your time the region, we have put together a guide to the main wine areas of Tuscany. If you are keen to try the main and most important and famous wines of Tuscany, then these are the places that you need to make a point to visit during a holiday in Tuscany...