Last weekend we had the good fortune of traveling to Tuscany to inspect one of our latest properties in the heart of Chianti - Rocca di Castagnoli. Possibly due to the fact that the Palio was on in Siena (only 30 minutes away) Chianti was a true paradise, hardly a soul to be found anywhere, and after a two week heatwave in Rome the signifcant drop in temperature in the countryside was a great relief. The point to this blog is that in a restaurant in Radda in Chianti, we found absolute perfection, its name - Chiasso dei Portici, Telephone 0577 739270, not only was the food ecceptional, the wine, the service and the ambiance in the beautiful garden terrace probably the best we've experienced in 5 years in Italy. Don't miss this restaurant if you're in the area. We also truly enjoyed the stay at Rocca di Castagnoli, a working vineyard that produces award winning wines (of which we sampled and purchased their chardonay and cab sav that were irresistable). The owners have recently renovated a medieval tower into rooms with ensuite bathrooms and the borgo (tiny town) into self catering apartments, they've done a great job, added a beautiful swimming pool and the prices are very very reasonable. This property has a level of privacy and tranquility not always found in this type of accommodation - highly recommended.
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