Castiglione d'Orcia : locations saisonnières

When you arrive at our reception, take your time to take a drink at the bar. The receptionist will show you the way to the stables. The horses are cleaned and saddled and ready to go, unless you would like to come earlier and help or watch us preparing them. Riding helmets are available for you for the time of your ride. Meet your horses and make friends with them. Depending on your level of experience in horse riding, we will explain to you everything you need to know before we start the trail ride, and of course, we will help you to get up. And then let`s go! On our different routes, we pass by the incomparably beautiful and varied landscape of the Crete Senesi and the Val d'Arbia. Right in the beginning, you will already be able to see the symbol of our Fattoria, a centuries-old holm oak that stands all alone on it`s hill. We call it the “special wishing-tree”. While we circle it on horseback, your gaze can wander far across the valley called Val d`Arbia. On our following ride we will immerse ourselves in the varied landscape of the so called Crete Senesi, rich of beauty and history. Along hidden trails, across fields and oak groves, along lakeshores and over hills ridges you will collect unforgettable memories and the contact with the horse as a touching experience. Ansonsten zu beachten Body weight limit for our horses is 90 kg! You don't have to be an athlete to take part in our rides, nor do you need any previous experience. If you have good riding skills, we can try to put you in a group of experienced riders. Kids are welcome

The visit starts with a pleasant walk from the vineyards to the cave where you'll see the entire winemaking process, from the start to the end. Then you will be back to the wine-tasting room where you can finally drink and taste some of our wines paired with a chopping-out of zero-kilometer products. During the 10 min walk we will let you feel the true life of a winemaker. You will be involved in our passion for the land You will also discover all (well, quiet all) the curiosities related to the world of wine. Wine Tasting include: -Rosso di Montepulciano -Vino Nobile di Montepulciano -Rosso Toscana IGT A 90 minutes experience, from 11.30 AM to 1 PM. The location is impressive, the winery is surrounded by vineyards spread over rolling hills and green meadows, offering a breathtaking view. Other things to note We love the nature and the wine, if you want really know the Tuscan Life you must come here!

Learn to make the famous Pasta and Tiramisu in a Cesarina's home. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. - NICE TO MEET YOU, FOLKS! Meet your Cesarina at home and share the warmth of Italian hospitality. - LET'S START... Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up and then take part in the cooking class at a local home in the morning or in the afternoon. Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. - A TAVOLA! (Sit down at the table) Taste the labour of your work and vote the best cook of the day. - CIN CIN (cheers!) Toast to happiness with a glass of local wine from the territory cellars: our Cesarine offer only wines of the region. - MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER Take the official Cesarine apron back home. Other things to note - Please inform us about any food intolerance or allergy - The full address of the Cesarina home will be disclosed after the reservation

Get ready for a memorable Wine and Food experience! It is a true Italian wine experience with a sommelier. A must do in Montepulciano and great fun for wine lovers of all levels. Meeting point is the Piazza Grande (Well of Griffins and Lions) where I will tell you the story about Montepulciano and the wine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. After a small talk we walk to the winery which is set against the medieval church Santa Maria. Today the historical winery is beautifully renovated. The underground wine cellar is found under a church which belonged to a 13th century monastery. We visit the underground wine cellar. The wine cellar is filled with oak barrels used  for the aging of the wine up to two years. When walking through the wine caves we discover a wonderful treasure of an ancient Etruscan Tomb. After our visit to the wine cellar we go to the restaurant for a wine tasting and a delightful lunch. The Wine and Food experience includes: Wine: - Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG - Rosso di Montepulciano DOC - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG - Dessert wine of Montepulciano Food: - Antipasto consisting of the local meats and cheeses - Primo piatto -pasta dish- specialty of Montepulciano - Dessert wine with almond and chocolate biscuits Buon appetito!

We are going to see Montepulciano in a very special Walking Tour. We'll start from the Porta al Prato reaching the main square going through the main Corso. We will stop in some spots with a breathtaking view to make some pictures and then, if you want, we will go on the municipality tower to have a 360° view from above. We will finish the tour by going to a XVth century cellar and taste the Vino Nobile of Montepulciano.