Our Tuscan vacation rental holiday house sleeps 4 persons in 2 double rooms, with the possibility to add two cots for very young children.
Borgo Castellinuzza, Chianti, Tuscany, seen from the courtyard of Casa Allinuzza Tuscan village vacation rental.
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Among the most charming features of Tuscany, Italy are the tiny villages dotting the hillsides among the vineyards and olive trees. Such a village is often referred to as a "borgo", a word that means "hamlet" and especially a hamlet (or part of a town) consisting of a single street. These Tuscan hamlets have existed since mediaeval times and probably earlier, but a great many were built during the 18 C and 19 C as agriculture spread through the formerly forested area between Florence and Siena now known as Chianti. They consist of a larger house that belonged to the landowner or more often the farm agent, surrounded by smaller structures that were the houses for farm workers, haysheds, wine-making facilities, olive oil press and so on.
Castellinuzza, located high in the Chianti hills on the road from Greve in Chianti to Lamole, is exactly such a borgo. It is still the location of two wineries where wine and olive oil can be bought, and is surrounded on every side by vineyards and olive orchards. The few houses are mostly occupied by six families of local people who own and work the land, but one house, Casa Allinuzza, has been restored as a Tuscan vacation rental. Castellinuzza is an ideal location for your holiday in Tuscany. It is high up and hence cool in summer, tranquil and the few vehicles belong to the farmers so that children may safely run free. Castellinuzza is 3 km from the village of Lamole. Greve in Chianti (6 km) and Panzano in Chianti (11 km) are on the famous Via Chiantigiana, the road running from Florence to Siena, both of which are about one hour by car from Castellinuzza.
Borgo Castellinuzza flowers
Borgo Castellinuzza neighbours
Entry to Borgo Castellinuzza from the road to Lamole
Casa Allinuzza Tuscan wine village holiday home
Casa Allinuzza, which has been recently completely restored, has two double bedrooms, a modern and spacious bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with a stove, dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine. The kitchen opens onto a living and dining room which has a spectacular view out over the Val di Greve, with parts of Florence visible in the distance on a clear day. There is a fireplace in the living room as well as a television. For outdoor dining and relaxation there is a private terrace behind the house with the same amazing views as the living room.
In season, the owners of Casa Allinuzza offer fresh vegetables from their vegetable garden. Wine and olive oil can be purchased from either of the two wineries' sales points a few steps from your front door. From mid-September onwards for several weeks, the vendemmia (grape harvest), grape pressing and wine making will be in progress and open to see. The famous Villa Vignamaggio is just five minutes drive along the road.
Sig. Simone Sorbi Address: Loc. Castellinuzza, via Petriolo 10, I-50022 Greve in Chianti (FI), Italy Cell: (+39) 333 21 47 965 Email: Prices for the whole apartment
Minimum stay 3 nights.
7 January to 2 June except Easter (7 to 14 April): 62 euros per day, 360 euros per week. June and September plus Easter ( 7 to 14 April): 72 euros per day, 420 euros per week. July and August plus Christmas (22 Dec to 7 Jan): 84 euros per day, 495 euros per week. 1 October to 21 December: 62 euros per day, 360 euros per week. Payment Conditions
A confirmation deposit of 30% of the total rent should be sent by bank transfer ("wire") and the remaining balance is to be paid in cash upon arrival.
Cancellation Policy
In the case of cancellations made 30 days or less before arrival date, the 30% confirmation deposit will be forfeited. For cancellations made more than 30 days before arrival, the deposit minus bank transfer costs will be reimbursed.
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How to get to "Casa Allinuzza"
From the north - Bologna/Florence - A1 superstrada:
Exit Firenze Certosa or Firenze Sud. Drive south following the directions for Greve in Chianti. Pass through Greve in the direction of Sienna and continue on for 2 km towards Panzano. From the main road (SR 222), turn left onto the road to Lamole. Continue uphill along this sealed road for about 5 km until you see the sign indicating Castellanuzza on the left. The Borgo is right beside the main road.
From the direction Sienna –> Castellina in Chianti –> Panzano:
Pass through Panzano in the direction of Greve in Chianti. At the end of the winding part of the main road (SR 222) (about 5 km), turn to the right onto the road leading to Lamole. Continue uphill along this sealed road for about 5 km until you see the sign indicating Castellanuzza on the left. The Borgo is right beside the main road.
From the south - Rome - A1 superstrada:
Exit Incisa Valdarno. Follow the directions for "Figline Valdarno", then continue onwards to Greve in Chianti. Pass through Greve and continue on towards Panzano. From the main road (SR 222), turn left onto the road to Lamole. Continue uphill along this sealed road for about 5 km until you see the sign indicating Castellanuzza on the left. The Borgo is right beside the main road.
