Old family homestead
Farm holidays in Tuscany
Il Gualdo estate is an ancient farm located in the heart of Chianti (Castellina in Chianti) near Siena, a few kilometers from Florence. It offers 6 really nice apartments, a swimming pool with sun terrace (12 x 6 mt) open in summer, a tasting room (medieval cellar) handicap accessible and equipped with tables, fireplace and bathroom (which is also fully accessible and barrier-free) . There is also a laundry to be shared among all apartments.History and environmental sustainability:
The core of the estate consists of 3 residential buildings whose origins date back to Middle Age; they have been completely restored preserving their original features and bearing in mind the rules of environmental sustainability.Images gallery
Il Gualdo Agritourism in Tuscany in the heart of Chianti.
Food and wine itineraries:
The best wineries of Chianti are located nearby our farm, you can make visits and tastings, especially in May when the event “Cantine Aperte” (Open Wine Cellars) is organized.
Near Il Gualdo there are also many restaurants and taverns where you can taste the typical Tuscan cuisine.
Sports and Hobbyes:
"Il Gualdo" is located in an area plenty of activities and sporting events. There are many trails suitable for mountain biking, a few kilometers away there are farms that organize horse riding, in the area you can rent Quads and Scooters.
Near the complex passes the “Eroica”, the most popular, non-competitive, vintage bike race of Italy, which takes place between September and October. End of September, less than 3 km from Il Gualdo takes place the Chianti Classico Cup that is the most important uphill speed race for historic cars in Europe.
Oil Sinolea:
Il Gualdo is also a farm that produces, among other things, the exclusive SINOLEA extra virgin olive oil. The olive groves adjacent to the complex produce yearly about 1 t of olive oil. . L'uliveto adiacente al complesso produce circa 1t di olio.