Querceto di Castellina

Booked a cooking class with Laura and private wine tasting. This was the highlight of our trip to Tuscany. Laura is a gem and we enjoyed our day with her imensely. she met us in town for ingredient shopping and then back to her lovely home to cook. My husband and I left BIG FANS of this family winery! Food, wine, location, experience, all an A+

My spouse and I stayed for five days of our ten day trip to Tuscany and the trip was planned by a travel agent specializing in Italy. The property itself was knock out beautiful and had some of the amenities we were after--an onsite laundry, breakfast, and farm animals nearby for example. Since we visited during a "shoulder" month just before peak season, no dinner service was available but we made do by purchasing cheese, fruit, salame, and wine to share in our cottage each evening. The cottage included a bedroom, main room with small dining table, small fridge and a built-in daybed where a fireplace existed previously (a bit odd.) The third room was a HUGE bathroom with a great deal of wasted space, also a bit odd. I wish the cottage had included a couple of comfortable chairs in which to relax instead of the daybed which looked pretty dingy--not super inviting. We found the staff to be not what we expected--the two brothers who we believe are the owners were polite and professional but not terribly friendly or welcoming. Having researched agriturismos I expected a warmer version of hospitality. The kitchen team of ladies were very nice and accommodating and their cappucino was great! Housekeeping services were pretty limited but that may be an industry trend. On the whole it was a very nice experience but if you are looking for an agriturismo experience with interaction with other guests over breakfast or a glass of wine in the evening, this may not be the place for you are hoping for.

We first tasted these wines at a wine dinner at The Bindery, our favorite restaurant in Denver. We met Jacapo and Mary and decided to visit the winery. We are so glad we did. The setting is amazing and the wines are fantastic. Imagine staying in an apartment that is over 600 years old. Our hosts were welcoming and informative. While there you can enjoy a wine tasting or a cooking class. Don’t forget to visit the donkeys and the goats. You can easily visit Florence, Siena and other towns.

We recently spent 4 days at Querceto di Castellina as part of our honeymoon tour of Tuscany. We throughly enjoyed our visit. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and our suite (Livia) was perfect and had everything we needed. before arriving I hadn’t fully appreciated the location of the winery, the scenery was stunning and we loved going for a swim whilst looking over the Tuscan hills. We also really enjoyed trying all of the wines they had on offer. The only downside (and not the fault of the owners), but the location (being surrounded by fruit trees) meant that there were quite a few bugs/flies. We hope to return some day and we’ll definitely pack repellant and citronella candles to ward off any unwanted guests which are a given when staying in the countryside.

Our weekend at Querceto di Castellina was the highlight of our month in Italy. The pictures can't capture just how beautiful the landscape around Querceto is. It was so relaxing having breakfast, or a swim in the pool, or an afternoon glass of wine overlooking the vineyard and the surrounding hills. On top of all this, the wine is delicious and the staff is so friendly and helpful. We will absolutely go back someday!

Rarely does a place that you discover online exceed your expectations, but Querceto di Castellina did exactly that! This agriturismo is a rare gem! Upon arriving, we were awed by the magnificent view of the vineyards and rolling hills, the 500-year-old stone buildings that look like they are out of a storybook, the beautiful reception and dining area, the special decorative touches all around the property, and the sense of peace and serenity it all brought. We were greeted by Filippo, one of the owners, who showed us to our apartment and made sure we had whatever we needed. My husband and I and our two friends stayed in the Mandorlo, which was spacious, comfortable, quiet, and peaceful. The buffet breakfast (offered for a low cost) includes both healthy options and delectable pastries, which we enjoyed on the lovely terrace overlooking the vineyard. The Classic or Premiere lunch—which includes a personal tour of the winery, an elegant wine tasting, and a beautifully presented and delicious meal—is not to be missed! We loved learning about the history of the property and the origin of the names of the wines (which you'll have to find out yourself!). The olive oil served with lunch is made right on the property from the olive trees in sight. We happily bought a bottle to take home! Although we hated leaving the property, this served as a perfect base for our day trips into Florence, Siena, a winery tour, and more. We also loved spending time in nearby Castellina, a small and charming town with wonderful shops and restaurants. A special find was restaurant Sotte le Volte ("under the vaults")—both the meal and the setting were perfect for our last evening in Chianti. I'd suggest skipping a visit to the nearby town of Greve; it lacks the special charm of Castellina. I only wish we had had more time to stay at this magical place and enjoy "la dolce vita." Hopefully we will be back someday!