'Under the Tuscan Sun' views of Casa Rossa, the original farmhouse and Casa San Vito which was once the barn.
Move the patio table into the cool, stone loggia when it's hot.
Patio area in front of the loggia for meals outdoors.
Casa San Vito with mature trees and views.
Beautiful views from the house of vineyards, rolling Chianti hills and valleys.
The handsome fireplace and beautifully painted walls create a warm and comfortable atmosphere in the living room.
Original wooden beams in the living room with track halogen lighting.
The sofa opens out into a queen size bed.
At night the sofabed is a bed for two by the fireplace.
To the right of the fireplace is a built-in bench and shelves. The TV is in the other corner.
This is where family and friends will gather over a little Chianti and long leisurely meals.
The warm and welcoming eat-in kitchen has a large countertop, the latest applicances and a grill.
Morning sun streams into this romantic bedroom with beautiful antique headboad.
Cheerful third bedroom with two twin beds.
Master bedroom window overlooks the olive orchards below.
Pretty blue tiled bathroom with jetted whirlpool bathtub. A window overlooks the olive orchards and vineyards below.
The bedroom windows have wonderful views of the Chianti hills.
The master bedroom has an adjoining bathroom
The master bedroom has a large shower.
The charming family that grows the grapes and makes the wine and olive oil. They live about 15 minutes away.
One of the lovely restored farmhouses on the road leading to the Chianti houses.
Nearby town of San Casciano in Val di Pesa has nice shops and restaurants. Nice for strolling since streets are pedestrian thoroughfares.
Monday is market day in San Casciano, where you can find a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, cheese, ceramics and housewares.
There's no Starbucks but just over 1 mile away is the hamlet of Romita where the local cafe has groceries and household goods.
Early December is the olive harvest. Francesco taps into the family vat of "liquid gold" to share a bottle of fragrant olio nuovo.
The grapes are drying for making the sweet, special Vin Santo