A restored Tuscan farmhouse on a family-owned wine estate, a stone’s throw from Chianti’s prettiest hilltop town.
Gallery
Podere La Piana
Just 3km from the medieval town of Radda in Chianti, this sensitively restored five-bedroom Tuscan farmhouse sits on a family-owned wine estate. Perfect for multi-generational gatherings and groups of friends, it has masses of space, from the contemporary living areas to the children’s playground and outdoor pool with panoramic views of the olive groves and vineyards. There’s also a gym and steam room, and for alfresco dining, a pizza oven, barbecue and well-stocked wine cellar. The region is renowned for its pretty historic towns, plus it’s an hour’s drive to the blockbuster cities of Florence and Siena.
It was while holidaying nearby that an Austrian family stumbled across a pair of ruins on the other side of the valley. Having purchased them both, along with 100 hectares of land (part of which is now the Tenuta di Carleone winery), they tasked a local architect with their restoration. Five-bedroom farmhouse Podere La Piana, which is surrounded by olive trees, vineyards and rolling hills, was completed in 2019 (sister property Borgo Castelletto followed a year later). Rustic-modern interiors marry exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings and vintage wooden furniture with bold colourful artwork, velvet sofas and shimmering statement lighting. The ground floor living room, kitchen and dining room all open out onto the garden where there’s a shady loggia for eating outside; upstairs, the bedrooms are all ensuite (the largest have walk-in wardrobes). The lower ground floor houses the gym, steam room and wine cellar, which is stocked with buyable bottles from the winery (a tasting session on the estate is included, as well as one light dinner and a daily help-yourself breakfast but there is also a chef available on request). Games for all ages, such as table tennis, boules and foosball, provide fun entertainment during downtime.
The location
Of all Chianti’s quintessential Tuscan hilltop towns, Radda takes the top spot, with its medieval tangle of streets, charming old houses and 360-degree views over the surrounding vineyards and golden hills. It’s in the heart of the Chianti Classico DOC, a designation with a history that dates back more than 300 years, and some of the best wines in the world. The food is just as good, with local restaurants creating the most delicious dishes from the top-quality seasonal local produce, and in fabulous settings.
THE A&K GUEST EXPERIENCE: WHAT’S INCLUDED?
When you book one of our Private Estates in Chianti, your stay comes with a host of additional experiences, services and treats, including:
A case of Tuscan wine and a welcome hamper of specialty foods from local producers, from artisan cheesemakers to homemade breads and homegrown olives.
Welcome and farewell dinners at the villa, prepared by a highly esteemed local chef.
Wine-tasting at the villa or in the winery on your estate, with an expert from one of Chianti’s leading vineyards.
Cookery class with a local Italian chef, who will tailor the class to suit your party’s taste and ability.
A session with a professional photographer, who will come to the villa to capture some special moments, for the best set of holiday photos you’ve ever had.
Exclusive goodie bags of gifts for children and adults.
A dedicated local host and concierge who will take care of every detail of your stay, with daily visits and round-the-clock availability on WhatsApp, should you need them.
Pre-arrival grocery shopping service.
An airport meet-and-greet host to whisk you through the airport to your waiting private car.
Private return airport transfers.
A beautifully presented breakfast every day, at a time to suit you.
