Villa Il Poggiale
Aristocratic Tuscan country house — antique armoires, four-poster beds, canopy beds in hand-woven fabrics, walls painted in natural earth pigments. Warm, unhurried, and genuinely family-run. No elevator, plenty of stairs, and rooms that all feel distinct from each other.
Drive into the garden to drop off luggage before parking outside — the entrance is easy to miss if you park on the street first
Why It Matters
Listed as an official 'Historical Residence' of Italy, with documented noble provenance back to 1408. The Corsini family connection is real — their name appears throughout Italian Renaissance history. The current owners, the Vitta brothers, converted their own summer home into this hotel, and staff still refer to rooms by the names of family members who slept in them.
A 15th-century Renaissance villa in the Chianti Classico hills, about 15 km south of Florence. The Corsini family — one of Florence's great noble dynasties — purchased it in 1408, and it eventually passed to the Vitta family after WWII, who converted it into a hotel. The stone exterior, frescoed ceilings, original coach house, courtyard well, and molded crystal chandeliers are all still intact. It runs more like a family home with 24 guest rooms than a polished hotel chain, and that's exactly the point.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Country Classic Room
Eight rooms on the ground floor (plus one on the first floor), all different in size. Antique furniture and fabrics from Tuscan artisan weaving workshops. Walls in natural earth pigments. These are the entry-level option and genuinely comfortable — just don't expect big. A few are adjacent to the kitchen, which can be noisy in peak season.
20 sqmCountry Superior Room
Six rooms offering a step up from the Classic category in size and fittings, with the same Tuscan aesthetic: natural-pigment walls, period furniture, fabrics from local workshops. Tagged on the official site as 'Elegance and comfort.'
Family Room
Two separate bedrooms, making it genuinely practical for families with kids or two couples traveling together. Some sources note a kitchen corner in the family configuration. Also available as an independent farmhouse apartment (La Fonte) about 100 meters from the main villa — a classic Tuscan 'casa colonica' with its own living room, fireplace, and full kitchen.
Junior Suite
Three suites ranging from 25 to 35 sqm, spacious and elegant. Each has a canopy bed, a comfortable sitting area, and refined fabrics and silks from local artisan workshops. Some have balconies. These are the rooms where staff are most likely to share anecdotes — one is known internally as 'Uncle Nardo's room' after the relative who always requested it.
30 sqm
Suite
Two suites in the main villa, individually decorated with original frescoes and period furnishings. Larger than Junior Suites with separate sitting areas. The Michelin Guide specifically calls out 'woven blankets produced by Tuscan artisans' and 'antique armoires' as signature details.
Tuscan Hill Room
Three rooms promoted as 'the most beautiful view from the most beautiful rooms' — positioned to maximize the panoramic Chianti hillside views. These are either in or adjacent to the old farmhouse annex, a short walk through the olive grove from the main villa. The elevated position gives the best outlook over vineyards and cypress trees.
The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bicycle loans available for exploring the surrounding Chianti countryside. The villa also organizes cycling experiences on local routes through vineyards and olive groves.
A garden experience in the villa's extensive grounds — walks through the landscaped gardens featuring roses, aromatic herbs, fruit trees, and the surrounding olive grove and cypress avenues.
The hotel organizes guided tours to Chianti villages including Greve in Chianti and Castellina, and can arrange shuttles to Florence on request.
An organized experience focused on lesser-known corners of Florence, going beyond the standard tourist circuit.
Hands-on cooking classes organized at the villa, focused on traditional Tuscan recipes using the same seasonal, organic ingredients as the restaurant kitchen.
A signature experience — watching the Chianti hills light up at dusk with a glass of wine on the panoramic terrace. One of the most popular ways to end an afternoon at the villa.
Wine tasting tours of nearby Chianti estates. The villa's restaurant also maintains a curated selection of both well-known Tuscan labels and small-producer wines.
The villa's frescoed halls and extensive gardens make it a popular venue for weddings, anniversary celebrations, book launches, and corporate events. Capacity for up to 80 guests between the main villa and the annex apartment.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A meeting room with video projector and photocopying facilities available for business travelers and corporate events.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the villa and guest rooms.
A full buffet breakfast with local Tuscan products: homemade cakes, honey, fresh ricotta, salami, and seasonal items. Included in the room rate. Served in the restaurant or in-room.
An on-site gym within the villa's facilities.
On-site parking for up to 50 cars at no charge. Guests should drive into the garden to drop luggage before parking outside.
A seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by hydrangea and jasmine, with pool towels included. Beach-style chaise lounges and umbrellas available.
A library and a separate TV/DVD lounge area for guests. The DVD library is available for borrowing.
Reception open. Luggage storage available.
Well-behaved dogs welcome throughout the grounds and indoor areas (except restaurant and pool). Includes a cozy mat and treat. Fee of €20/day.
Bikes available for guest use to explore the surrounding Chianti countryside.
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