Luxury B&B in Chianti, Tuscany - Fonterutoli

Wine and Luxury Accommodation in Fonterutoli, within Classic Chianti, Tuscany.

Just 23kms from Siena in the hills of a quieter, more traditional Chianti is the hamlet of Fonterutoli where the Mazzei family, owners of the Castello of Fonterutoli  since 1435, have four very historic apartments. Time has stood still here and both these rather special properties and the family themselves have remained firmly attached to a traditional Tuscan way of life. Perhaps better known as winemakers (24 generations have perfected the art!), the Mazzeis are a local institution.

Some people look for places that are fashionable or cutting edge so we’ll warn you straight away that this is not Fonterutoli. What you have here is a great place for the family – much of the village is closed to traffic and the four apartments share a swimming pool positioned on the edge of the village with to-die-for views down the valley across olive groves and fields of lavender in the late summer.

The rural position, the peace and quiet, the utter simplicity and charm of the place mean that this would also make a great escape for a romantic break. You are immersed in the green, cut off from distractions and worries, there’s only one thing you really need to do, and do well; relax.

Osteria di Fonterutoli, directly in the village, offers dishes prepared following the recipes of Mazzei home.

At the Enoteca di Fonterutoli you can make guided tours and taste the wines produced in the estates owned by the Mazzei family.