Farmhouse description
The farm estate is an extensive property that extends over 55 hectares, 11 of which are dedicated to vineyards for the production of D.O.C. wines, 2 of which are dedicated to olive groves, 11 hectares of pine woods and the remaining area of the farm are fields of golden wheat. The estate is situated in the heart of Tuscany’s Maremma near Grosseto (9 km), and no more than a 15 minute drive from the sandy beaches of the Natural Park of Maremma. Set on a hill top at 127 metres above sea level the accommodation offers superb views of the Tyrrhenian Coast from Marina di Alberese to Castiglione della Pescaia, the Tuscan archipelago islands, Roselle and of Mount Amiata, Maremma's highest mountain and our nearest ski field.
In this unspoiled ambience ideally suited for walks in the woods, bird watching, biking or just plain relaxation, we have created an ideal facility for holidays on our farm. The concepts of farming and tourism have been integrated, offering our guests a variety of accommodation and services in a beautiful rural setting. The century old country house has been carefully refurbished and combined with the friendly and atmosphere will make your holiday something to remember. The house has been converted into five spacious, comfortable apartments and three rooms for our guests.
The farmhouse’s large garden is perfect for the children who adore the presence of the farmyard animals.
If you wish you can have a chance to experience, or to observe, some of the farming activities such as pinenut cultivation, and olive and grape harvesting. Since 1978 we have produced the fabulous full bodied D.O.C. wine Morellino di Scansano, white and rosè wines, grappa di Morellino and extra-virgin olive oil. These typical products can be tasted and purchased at the wine cellar of the farmhouse.
The farmhouse offers an unforgettable holiday for those who need to get away from city life and enjoy the peace of country life. You can enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside, while being able to easily make sightseeing trips of historical, cultural and ecological interest.
For those of you who are passionate about sport we offer:
excursions on horseback or trekking in the Maremma Nature Reserve, canoeing on the Ombrone river, golf, swimming, and the thermal baths at the Terme di Saturnia Spa (with which the property has special agreement in place for our guests), trekking on Mount Amiata, and tennis.
Parks and natural reserves: Regional Natural Park of Maremma (18 kms away), Art Garden, The Tarot Garden Il Giardino dei Tarocchi (at 30 kms), Diaccia Botrona provincial nature Reserve (at 33 kms), Lake of Burano State Nature Riserve ( at 40 kms), Tuscan Archipelago National Park (the isles of Giglio, Giannutri, Capraia, Montecristo, Pianosa, Gorgona), European Centre for the protection of Tortoises and Storks Centre Carapax (at 55 kms), Oasis WWF Patanella Wood (at 33 kms).
Many historical, traditional and cultural events are held near Grosseto during the year: Maggiolata (on May 1th the Maggerini will exhibit in traditional Maremma’s country songs), Rodeo della Rosa (a special riding skill test for Maremma’s Butteri or cowboys) and the “Cattle-Branding”, the seasonal ”sagre” or fairs offer the opportunity to discover and enjoy the food and wine tradition, Primavera Maremmana (A cultural and artistic events review with exhibitions and shows into Grosseto’s historical centre), Festambiente, reviews of music and theatre.
The extraordinarily rich culinary tradition offers to the lovers of good food both sea and inland specialities. You can follow the delightful Strade del Vino, Wine Itineraries.
Archaeological areas, Etruscan and Roman villages: Roselle (at 10 kms), Vetulonia at Castiglione della Pescaia (at 30 kms), Scansano (at 20 kms), Monte Argentario (at 35 kms), Pitigliano (Etruscan necropolis at 65 kms), Sovana (Tomba Ildebranda at 73 kms).
Grosseto (the Medicean fortress, the Cassero and the city walls that are a rare example of surrounding walls that have remained completely intact. At 9 kms)
Most important towns of art: Massa Marittima (a 56 km), Siena (a 80 km), Firenze (a 149 km), Pisa (a 160 km), Roma (a 169 km).Apartments of Ancient Countryhouse
On the ground floor of the century-old farmhouse you can choose between two kinds of accommodation:
Apartment Gli Archi:
This apartment consists of a spacious living room with brick and stone vaulting, fireplace and comfortable kitchen, a double bedroom, a second bedroom with two beds, bathroom with shower. Outdoors: wide arcade with table and chairs for open air dinners, private garden and barbecue.
Room - La Loggia:
Double bedroom and bathroom with shower, TV and external arcade. Use of kitchenette. Private garden with table and chairs for open air dinners, panoramic view on the sea and Tuscan archipelago. Barbecue.
Apartments of New CountryhouseIn the new large farm house 150 metres from the main house you can choose from:Apartment Maestrale and Apartment Tramontana:
Both apartments are located on the ground floor, and consist of a kitchen-dining room, a double bedroom, bathroom with shower. Outdoor: arcade with table and chairs for open air dinners, garden and barbecue.Apartment Grecale and Apartment Scirocco:
Apartment consist of a kitchen-dining room, fireplace, a double bedroom, another room, bathroom with shower.
Outdoors: arcade with table and chairs for open air dinners, garden and barbecue.Double Rooms Libeccio and Brezza:
Single bedrooms with private bathrooms and independent entrance that overlooks the garden. Outdoors: arcade with table and chairs, garden and barbecue. Wine & olive oil
The wines of our cellar are: the whites, the well known high quality rosès, and particularly, the most important product is the deep red wine Morellino di Scansano D.O.C. either of the current year and "reserve" when after the first year of life it is aged in oak barrels for twelve months.
The Morellino di Scansano produced at the farmhouse from sangiovese, ciliegiolo and canaiolo grapes. The wine looks ruby red with garnet color reflections when aged; the nose is pungent and large, nicely winy when young, ethereal and austere if aged; the taste is dry, warm, round, slightly tannic with very delicate tastes that resemble berries.The alcohol volume varies depending on the year, from 12.5° to 13.8°. The fixed acidity ranges from 5.5 to 6 grams per litre. For its full bodied characteristics it's very appreciated in restaurants with the natural combination with red meat dishes, roasts and, most of all, with game dishes.We produce olive oil from the historic varieties olive trees, (frantoio 70%, leccino 20%, moraiolo and impollinatori 10%) which are cultivated respecting tradition, hand-picked and pressed within 24 hours. The olive oil we obtain is quite simply excellent extra virgin olive oil.Alberese 79 also produces Grappa di Morellino Sinibalda obtained from the distillation of our own Sangiovese grapes.
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