Villa Altaserra Wine Resort

by Anthony Lopez-Vito
Montebenichi (AR)
Tuscany Italy

An imposing eight bedroom Tuscan villa, steeped in history and commanding panoramic views of its vineyards and the Chianti Hills.

  • 8 bedrooms
  • 8 bathrooms
  • 16 guests

Best for: Wine lovers, weddings and private events

From: €16380/week

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Linen
  • Towels
  • Ironing
  • Hairdryer
  • Baby equipment

The Property

An imposing eight bedroom Tuscan villa, steeped in history and commanding panoramic views of its vineyards and the Chianti Hills.

Details

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Villa Altaserra is as perfect for entertaining guests today as it was when the Medici family hosted visitors here hundreds of years ago.

On entering the ground floor of this stunning, generously proportioned villa, guests are greeted by an entrance hallway with a useful wardrobe. The spacious living rooms on this level include a piano room, a fireplace room, and a chill out room with TV. There is also a toilet and an attractive dining room.

The large fully equipped kitchen benefits from a pantry and fireplace, and leads out onto a lovely terrace with a gazebo, for truly marvelous outdoor dining in the lush Tuscan countryside. The kitchen has all the facilities necessary for home catering, including a dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine.

Up on the first floor are five tastefully appointed king size bedrooms, all of them with wood floors and en suite bathrooms. There is air conditioning throughout this floor for additional comfort. An additional Suite with two king size bedrooms sharing a bathroom is also available.

Outside in the gorgeous, quintessentially Italian garden there are mature trees and a pretty private chapel which is perfect for intimate ceremonies. A loggia faces a private swimming pool with its own showers and laundry facilities. The dining and relaxation terrace has beautiful views of the Chianti Hills.

The large and charming Functions Room is ideal for private events, business meetings and weddings. Located within an ancient wine cellar with vaulted ceilings, it can host up to 220 guests.

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION - in the Villa - 14+2 guests
2 Superior rooms
2 Prestige rooms
1 Master Suite
1 Family Suite ( 2 king-size bedrooms)
1 Dependance (accessibility for disable people)

ADDITIONAL country RESIDENCES available for larger groups, completely restored and exquisitely decorated in authentic Tuscan style, with wooden beams and terracotta tiles.

The Winery House (8+1 guests)
A beautiful, light-imbued, 360sqm private apartment.
1 Deluxe room
1 Deluxe room (with 2 king-size beds)
1 Suite
Living room
Fully equipped kitchen

Casa Colonica (8+1 guests)
A 220sqm country house immersed in a large olive grove.
3 Superior rooms
1 Deluxe room
Fully equipped kitchen.
BBQ.

Selvamaggio (2+1 guests)
Romantic and secluded abode for 2 guests. (48 sqm)
1 Garden suite
Living room
Kitchen

Merlo Rosso (2 guests)
Intime apartment for 2 guests (42sqm)
1 Garden Suite
kitchenette
small garden

Several private function and meetings rooms available for private events, retreats and weddings.

Property size: 1000 m²

Bedrooms Configuration

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION - in the main Villa - 14+2 guests
2 Superior rooms
2 Prestige rooms
1 Master Suite
1 Family Suite ( 2 king-size bedrooms)
1 Dependance (accessibility for disable people)

Facilities and Services

Heating, Piano room, Library, Baby cot, High chair, Private chapel (Roman Catholic), Mountain bikes, Tennis equipment, Outdoor shower, Hiking trails, Laundry, Vegetable Garden, Helipad, Bocce court (synthetic grass), Tennis court (synthetic grass)
Weddings: Catholic and Civil unions. Cooking lessons. Guided tours of the villa's own wine cellars and wine tasting. Private chef. Dinner parties. Daily breakfast.

Pool and Spa

2 SWIMMING POOLS :
CARPE DIEM POOL ( 10 X 5 - H. 140 ) FOR VILLA ALTASERRA
TRAMONTO POOL ( 16 X 8 - H. 140 ) FOR WINERY HOUSE, OLIVETO AND SUITES ( OPEN FROM 15 OF APRIL TO 30 OF OCTOBER )

"Wellness Path". Massages available indoors and outdoors.

Special Touches

The villa's 22 acres of vineyards yield a renowned local wine from the Sangiovese grape.

Good to Know

Air conditioning on the first floor.

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Location

Airports:
- Florence (FLR) Amerigo Vespucci 93 km.
- Pisa (PSA) G. Galileo 149 km.
- Rome Fiumicino (FCO) L. da Vinci 242 km.
- Rome Ciampino (CIA) G.B. Pastine 236 km.

How to get there

Villa La Selva is a charming estate located twenty minutes car distance form Siena and 45 minutes from Florence.

It covers an area of 100 hectares of prime Tuscan countryside and olive groves. Twelve acres are planted with vineyards, where superb wines are produced for both the local and international market.

Several UNESCO sites are easily reachable by car such as Siena, Firenze, San Gimignano, Pienza, Assisi.

Main distances:
- Siena 32Km
- San Gimignano 73Km
- Firenze 73Km
- Arezzo 43Km
- Pisa 145Km
- Montepulciano 56Km
- Perugia 99Km
- Lake Trasimeno 65Km

Legendary Tre Cristi restaurant is the oldest in Siena. The eaterie's interior is adorned with attractive frescoes, and the seafood and vegetable dishes are particularly highly rated. Quirky Restaurant Dolceforte, near Siena's Piazza del Campo, offers an array of family-friendly food options in an attractive setting, from pizza to English breakfast.

Wine tasting is available in the estate's cellars, and the villa is also happy to prepare meals in the villa with a wine flight accompaniment.

PRIVATE CHEF
A romantic dinner with tasting of wines from our cellars.
Our chefs are local residents who know the local cuisine and offer the most traditional dishes served discreetly in your abode. From the antipasti (cold cuts, crostini and bruschetta) to Pappa al pomodoro or Ribollita, and even the classic grilled Florentine Steak, from free-range chicken to game, via Tiramisù...

Opportunities abound in this part of Tuscany. Just 400 metres from the property are a polo club and horseback riding. Horses are also the focal point of Siena's Palio, a must see for visitors from all over the globe in July and August each year.

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Additional Information

Rates Table

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2023 PeriodRate per nightMin stayRate per week
1 March to 31 April€26003€16380
1 May to 31 August€30003€18900
1 September to 31 October€26003€16380
19 December to 8 January 2024€30003€18900

Booking Conditions

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Included:

• CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
• COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI IN ROOM AND IN PUBLIC AREAS
• AIR CONDITIONING AND OTHER UTILITIES
• CONCIERGE SERVICE
• ETRO COURTESY LINE
• COMPLIMENTARY IN ROOM MINERAL WATER UPON ARRIVAL
• FINAL CLEANING
• BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS DAILY CLEANING
• 2 SWIMMING POOLS :
CARPE DIEM POOL ( 10 X 5 - H. 140 ) FOR VILLA ALTASERRA
TRAMONTO POOL ( 16 X 8 - H. 140 ) FOR WINERY HOUSE, OLIVETO AND SUITES ( OPEN FROM 15 OF APRIL TO 30 OF OCTOBER )
• TENNIS COURT
• BOWLING GREEN COURT
• COMPLIMENTARY IN THE SWIMMING POOLS TOWELS AND MINERAL WATER
• FULL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN: COFFEE MACHINE, ELECTRIC OVEN, MICROWAVE, TOASTER, DISHWASHER
• NESPRESSO MACHINE WITH COURTESY PODS
• HIGH CHAIR
• WASHING MACHINE
• A BOTTLE OF VILLA LA SELVA WINE UPON ARRIVAL

Rates include VAT.

Not included:
- Tourist Tax: € 1,50 per day per person, for the first four nights; to be paid cash on arrival. Kids under 12 years old are exempt.
- Refundable security deposit: €2500

To secure a booking for this villa: 40% deposit. Balance 60 days prior to arrival.

Check-in: 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Late arrivals must be communicated well in advance.
Check-out: 10am

In addition to the 8 bedrooms main villa, further villas are available for larger groups:
- Villa 1: 8+1 guests
- Villa 2: 8+1 guests
- Villa 3: 2+1 guests
- Villa 4: 2 guests

Terms

A non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure a booking. The balance, together with any security deposit, will be requested 60 days prior to your check-in.

Although calendars are updated daily, they may not reflect the latest availability. Always contact Passepartout Homes to discuss availability for your chosen properties.

Rates may vary without prior notice.

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