The villa

The history of the Villa of Cinciano and the surrounding village can be traced back to the year 1126 when the Baroness Zaballina of Catignano, upon being widowed, donated many of her holdings and this property in particular to Gottifredo, the Bishop of Florence.

The original nucleus was transformed over the centuries into a fortress with watch towers, surrounded by homes for the servants and farm laborers, stables and lodgings for wayfayers and pilgrims travelling on the Via Francigena. They found refuge with the monks who inhabited the property. The first group of monks were the Servants of Mary, to which the consecrated Christian chapel is dedicated. Later the Olivetani monks inhabited the area, as indicated by the large fresco in the sacristy.

After the monks left the property, the Villa once again became a noble residence. Today it welcomes guests who wish to combine a vacation in one of the most beautiful countrysides in the world with the pleasure of reliving the historical and cultural atmosphere of the past.

The main building of the estate covers 900 square meters. Renovated at the turn of the 20th century in an eclectic neo-Medieval style with Liberty frescoes, the frescoed walls and painted ceilings are reminiscent of times past. The Villa is divided into attractive rooms and furnished with precious antiques. The living area is on the ground floor In addition to a kitchen with a fireplace and a wood stove, there is a series of frescoed sitting rooms that evoke the antique structure of the monastery. The Villa also includes a more recent wing for reading and game rooms, and a billiard room, as well. This wing opens up to an Italian garden which descends down to a pool surrounded by centuries-old trees and rose gardens. The second floor has frescoed bedrooms, large bathrooms, and a lobby.

The Cinciano farm

Cinciano is situated on one of the most beautiful hills of the Chianti Classico district, between Barberino Val d'Elsa and Poggibonsi. It occupies 133 hectares in a valley that was once inhabited by the ancient "gens cincia."

Dating back to the Middle Ages, the ownership of the land was disputed for years between Florence and Siena (once enemies). In fact, today the boundary line dividing the two provinces crosses Cinciano territory.

For centuries, the village has been known for its exceptional agricultural qualities. The vineyards produce high quality, intense and harmonic wines, and the olive groves produce a DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) extra virgin olive oil. This setting provides a splendid and uncontamined reality, in which advanced production techniques are combined with the antique, cultural traditions of Tuscany.

After a visit to the wine cellars, guests can sample wines produced at the farm while savouring bruschetta (toasted bread seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and salt), the best way to appreciate the quality of the extra virgin olive oil.

Nearby, there are riding schools and golf courses. Cinciano provides the perfect environment for dinner parties, get-togethers, and small business meetings.