Personally, I have traveled to many wonderful places around the world...but never have I found a more beautiful and peaceful location than at the Fattoria Querceto. Situated only 15 km's from Firenze on the way to Siena, this hilltop farmstead commands views of the magnificent slopes of Pesa valley, surrounded by rows of their vineyards and the silvery glow of olive groves.

Querceto lies in the middle of an area rich in art and historical significance and is close to the quaint village of Tavernelle just a few km's away.

Added to all this perfect scenario, are the owners, the Coli family, who are most gracious and gave me a very warm welcome and Italian hospitality full of a zest for living. So much so that I have been coming back to Querceto each and every year since 1994...!

I highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to experience the incredible countryside of the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany...truly the Land of the... more