Tenuta di Capezzana

Overlooking the peppered red rooftops of Florence, this recently renovated historic Tuscan villa dates back to the 16th century and offers a handful of tastefully decorated rooms. Bordered by cypress trees to one side and an oak tree forest to the other, the estate is surrounded by 5 hectares of grapevines - the birthplace of Carmignano’s Trefiano DOCG Riserva - and 5 more hectares of olive groves. Complete with a pool and bona fide wine cellars, this is a treasured gem hidden away in the Chianti region just a few kilometres from Florence.

Capezzana is among the oldest wine estates in Tuscany, producing wine in Carmignano since 804 A.D. The Contini Bonacossi family have opened its villa doors to showcase its talent through the generations, and its continued penchant for local produce. Founded by Countess Lisa in the late 1980s, the wine and culinary centre was born with an aim to bring Tuscan culture to the forefront of Italian tourism, and it quickly became a benchmark treasure. Cooking courses are held throughout the year, giving you the exclusive opportunity to work with Chef Patrizio and discover how to make classic Tuscan delicacies such as gnocchi, zucchini blossoms, and tiramisu.

Making the most of its organically tended olive groves which became the birthplace of world-renowned extra virgin olive oil, The Vinsantaia Restaurant and Wine Bar invites you to try meats and cheeses paired perfectly with their wines - of which Barco Reale, Villa de Capezzana, and Trefiano are three select delights. Indulge in the homemade bread and be sure to try the biscotti and schiacciate, fresh from the chef’s kitchen. The family passion to revive the area’s resources and reveal their excellence are a treat for all.

Step onto the Capezzana Estate and experience authentic Tuscan life alongside the Contini Bonacossi family. And what better place to enjoy than overlooking the vineyards from the sun-drenched terrace rolling down to Florence?