For 500 years the fortunes of Vitigliano were entwined with the remarkable men of Tuscany. A great explorer, a larger than life nobleman, a shrewd and visionary newspaper proprietor – these were the Florentines that shaped not only the fortunes of this proud estate but Florence’s place at the heart of Italian culture and public […]
Accommodation
LA PENSIONE DI VIGNAMAGGIO
La Pensione: the classic, traditional Italian hotel’s name – quite the contrary: this Pensione is irreverent and colourful. Soft colours, relaxed lines and linear furnishing characterise the 19 rooms of the hotel in the heart of Panzano in Chianti. THE HOTEL The literary inspiration behind the “La Pensione” project is Boccaccio’s Decameron: a collection […]
FLORENCE WITHIN THE WALLS
All of Casolese’s rooms are decorated in a fresh and understated style, but they all have an element that sets them apart; illustrations by the artist Simone Boni that confer on each room its own unique character. The artist has faithfully transposed a map of Florence onto designer wall-coverings, and we have selected representations of […]
TRIBUTE TO IRIS
The name of this plant comes from the goddess Iris, who, according to Greek mythology, carried messages for the gods. Her golden wings were said to sparkle with dew which, lit up by the sun’s rays, glistened with all the colours of the rainbow. She was, moreover, the favourite of Juno, Queen of the Gods, […]
An old acquaintance
Case all’Orto was part of the property until the ’90s. Guido’s father was actually born in this house lying about two kilometres from Vignamaggio, an old farm surrounded by fruit trees and once renowned for its vegetables. Nowadays Case all’Orto is part of Vignamaggio’s property again. Settled on the green Montagliari plain, on a route […]
SPRING NEWS
Dear Friends This year spring has brought some newness to Vignamaggio. We are always striving to create more comfort and efficiency, while respecting tradition, which is at the heart of Vignamaggio. We would like to share with you some of what has transpired here over the past weeks as well as provide you with some […]