The Hotel, once the manor house of a large wine estate,
has been carefully restored preserving the original architectural features.
Halfway between Florence and Siena, The Relais Fattoria Vignale is located
in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region just outside the medieval
town centre of Radda, one of the most picturesque villages in the area.
The history of the Relais Fattoria Vignale is linked with the history
of Chianti wine. The first records date back to 1773, after a visit to
the Chianti region, Peter Leopold Grand Duke of Lorraine wrote about the
Falconi Family, at that time owners of the Vignale, "...they are trading
and sending wine to England..."
The Pianigiani Family who succeded the Falconis greatly developed the
wine production. In August 1924 Baldassarre Pianigiani, the "Notary" of
Chianti, created the "Gallo Nero" (Black Roaster) and drew up on the estate
itself the deed of partnership of the Consortium for the defence of the
typical wine "Chianti Classico". Vignale is to this day the legal seat
of the "Consortium Vino Chianti Classico" as well as of the "Centre of
historical studies of the Chainti region".
Accommodation - At the guests' disposal are 25 rooms in
the main building, 10 rooms in the annexe across the street overlooking
the valley and 5 suites with terrace. The guestrooms, furnished with
antics, are air conditioning and have minibar, Satellite TV, telephone
and hairdryer. The suites have jacuzzi and a terrace with panoramic
view. Room rates vary according to their size and location.
Dining & Local Information - On the wisteria and jasmine
covered terrace guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner while
enjoying the splendid view.
Located 200 meters from the Realais, inside an old olive press, is the
Restaurant "Vignale", where Chef Augusto Giusti serves traditional Tuscan
cuisine. The restaurant has a small wine cellar which allows you to choose
from a selection of more than 300 labels of local and Italian wines.
The original wine cellars have been transformed into a winebar serving
tuscan cold meats and cheeses and wine. Garden service in summertime.
Facilities & Activities - There are cosy and elegant
lounges with fireplace, garden, private parking, wineshop and the Restaurant
"Taverna".
There is also a heated swimming pool with a large solarium overlooking
the vineyards, open from April until the end of October.
From here you can visit the main places of cultural interest, the small
medieval towns and castles of the Chianti area and the Chianti Classico
wineries. Alternatively, just to relax, and enjoy the beautiful countryside
laced with wineyards and dotted with olive trees.
The Ugolino 18 hole golf course is located south of Florence approximately
40 kilometers away.
Relais Vignale
Italy
