The “Toscana Castelfalfi Resort” is an ancient medieval borough set between Florence and Pisa in Montaione.
The grounds of the resort are filled with groves, woods, vineyards and lakes. At the center of this idyllic structure you can find a Castle with a restaurant, an American bar, a cooking school and a space where it is possible to organize private events.
The apartment side of the building is divided into 3 historical properties: Terraces 1-2 and “Ghialla”.
There is also a hotel, called la Tabaccaia because it used to be a factory which dryed tobacco in order to produce cigars in the past. It has 31 rooms and each of them has a different luxurious design. Toscana Resort offers many experiences, such as: 4 swimming pools, a 30-meter long one for training and a smaller one for children, an extraordinary 9.400-meter long golf course with 27 holes. Visitors can enjoy a tour of the property accompanied by hunters and agronomists and visit its 23 hectares of vineyards and 10,000 olive trees, as well as attend the traditional agricultural activities like the production of wine or olive oil.
Customers may also take advantage of high-level concierges with other interesting activities like bike excursions or horse rides in the area. Tuscany offers great views with magnificient landscapes and a horse rides is among one of the best ways to visit the town of Montaione.
Another incredible experience customers cannot miss out on is the excellent choice of regional specialties, with fresh and handmade products, thanks to the experience of Chef Francesco Ferretti, who runs “Rosmarino” restaurant, the first place where you can have dinner in this property that bases its dishes on the freshness of the near farm. The ground floor of this medieval castle hosts an international restaurant and an American bar managed by Michele Rinaldi, a 27 year-old Michelin star chef, who amazes his guests by serving food of the Italian traditional cuisine added to advanced gastronomical researches.
In the Castle you can also find a cooking school that holds various classes from classical cuisine, like how to make handmade pasta, to more creative kinds like desserts or finger food.
