Villa Vigneto Italy

Villa Vigneto is situated at the very heart of Chianti Classico, about 5 km from Gaiole in Chianti, a medieval village famous for L’Eroica vintage cycling race. The villa sits nestled amongst the vines of an organic winery producing high quality wines and olive oil.   

This is a traditional Chianti-style villa with a burnt-red tiled roof and magnificent stone walls. Inside the house is beautifully furnished in an authentic Sienese-style with high ceilings, exposed beams and gorgeous terracotta tiles. Air-conditioned throughout the villa accommodates 8 guests with 4 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Measuring approximately 240m2, the villa is surrounded by large terraces (400m2), balconies and 3000m2 of expansive gardens.
Spread out over three levels the ground floor houses the living room, sitting area, kitchen, dining area, master bedroom with en-suite, twin bedroom and family bathroom. The sitting area has a large fireplace and is wonderfully cosy in the cooler months. Up on the first floor is another bathroom and a spacious double bedroom with access to a large roof terrace with breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. The top floor contains a double bedroom and private bathroom complete with 2-person spa bath.  

Outside is a heated pool and sun loungers where you can sit back and relax, drink in hand, surrounded by lush grapevines. 

Detox in the sauna, enjoy a spot of tennis and throw a line in at the fishing lake – then take the kids to meet the goats, ducks, swans, and hens! The property also has its own cellar restaurant and plenty of hiking trails to explore. 

Villa Vigneto is a 5 minute drive from Gaiole in Chianti, 30 minutes from Siena and one hour from Florence. Quiet and picturesque, Forbes have previously listed Gaiole as the number one most idyllic place to live in Europe! It truly is a haven for history buffs and hikers with castles speckling the hills. 
The villa is located in an organic winery, Borgo Casa al Vento, where available activities include:
Spa – Vinotherapy, massage, steam therapy and aromatherapy are all available at the on site beauty spa. 
Fishing – There is a small fishing lake just 250m from the villa (N.B> You will have to BYO fishing equipment)
Restaurant – Dine on authentic Tuscan food in an ancient wine cellar or on the terrace with panoramic views of the landscape
Petting zoo – Take the kids to meet the goats, ducks, swans, and hens.
Cooking classes – Suitable for any level of experience traditional Tuscan dishes are taught under the tutelage of the restaurant Chef. Held on site at the Farmhouse classes can be organised for any number of people in English, French or Italian. If you are interested please inquire with the owner as bookings must be made in advance.  
Wine tasting classes – Basic and Advanced wine tasting classes are available with an oenology professor where you can learn the history and theory of wine tasting while training your palate by sampling some incredible local varieties.  
Horseback riding
Hiking & Cycling tours
Hot air ballooning
Other activities in the area:
Golf – Dell’Ugolino Golf Club, Grassina, neighbourhood of Firenze (50 km) 

Gaiole hosts the world famous L’Eroica, a 200 km vintage bike race that takes its participants south travelling through the beautiful countryside of Chianti, Siena, Val d’Arbia, Montalcino, Val d’Orcia and Crete Senesi.  

The Paolo di Siena, an ancient bareback horse race, has been held in Siena’s civic hub, Piazza del Campo, since 1644. This is a truly authentic Sienese experience and the atmosphere is always electric. 

As you can probably guess from the name, Chianti is brimming with wineries, many of which are open to visitors.
At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can usually put you in touch with the right people arrange any of the following:
– Cook/catering- Maid service/extra cleaning- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting service- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge – Hairdresser / beautician- Car rental/ sport fishing/ boat rental- Kitesurfing/ windsurfing/ canoeing 
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.