Tuscany Now & More provides beautiful, luxury villas with an all-inclusive unlimited wine collection available at a bespoke selection of villas since this summer 2021. Tuscany Now & More is the only villa company in the world to offer an all-inclusive experience and include unlimited wine in the property’s rental price. Nothing beats indulging in a glass of red while time seems to stop at your convenience, with privacy and comfort in your private villa holiday. Thanks to the rising trend for secluded holiday experiences and staycations, Tuscany Now & More has broken the mould of ‘cookie cutter’ holidays and is now offering what the traveller wants.
In 2020, Italy was the leading European producer of wine with an output of approximately 49.1 million hectoliters! Tuscany Now & More has exclusively partnered with local wineries, where they carefully select each grape synonymous with the region and is unique to each villa. All wine is locally sourced, supporting “kilometro zero” where products are bought and consumed as close as possible to their production area. So expect a juicy, full-bodied Chianti, or a chilled, crisp Vernaccia di San Gimignano at the villa nearest the region.
This all-inclusive wine package is just the icing on the cake when it comes to the brand’s overall offering. Hot-air balloon rides over Tuscany, cycling through traditional villages and towns, local farmer’s market tours, and truffle hunting are just some of what guests get the chance to book.
Simon Ball, Founder & CEO, comments: “We’re very pleased to be able to add this authentic Italian offering to our portfolio. It allows guests the chance to experience a locally produced product, and as a company, we can support nearby businesses that need tourism following the pandemic. We are the first villa rental company to offer this complimentary service, which can be upgraded further through local trattorias or winery tours, private cookery classes, and sommelier-led tastings, all bookable through our private concierge.”
With an extensive collection of properties now available, Tuscany Now & More has compiled a list of their top four villas offering this new all-inclusive wine experience.
Restored Tower With Private Wine Estate
Santa Dieci is a beautiful century-old tower and guest house set on a hillside with cherished olive trees and vineyards facing one of the most beautiful medieval cities, Siena. The former old Tower is now a unique private home, with a sophisticated and stylish modern finish and its wine estate.
You have the organic DOC Chianti red wine at the villa, all made from the property’s wine estate that covers 22-acres of the surrounding land. In addition to producing wine, the estate also produces brandy and extra-virgin olive oil. The owners’ cuisine, wine offers, and lifestyle follow nature’s flow, with great respect for the diversity of the seasons and a focus on re-use and up-cycling. Santa Dieci includes sustainable services to allow guests to understand what it means to make “natural” wine, transcending the fad of “organic” labels so prevalent in today’s world. The approach also encourages guests to make, taste and cook dishes respecting the seasonality of the ingredients and the “re-use” typical of Tuscan countryside culture.
All of the villa’s old furniture has been upcycled giving revamped and upgraded to give the property a new look. The tower accommodates in its three floors which is adjacent to a stone, loft-style guesthouse.
This 5 bedroom property sleeps up to 10 people and Tuscany Now & More (www.tuscanynowandmore.com, 020 7684 8888) offers Santa Dieci from £3,028 per week.
15th Century Restored Farmhouse
Poggio Taresh is a beautiful 15th century restored Farmhouse only 3km from the medieval hilltop town of Panzano in Chianti.
Guests can expect the wine cellar stacked with IGT Chianti white and the finest rosé wine. Guests will be near the local wineries throughout the Chianti region such as Castello di Ama, Tenuta Tignanello, and Castell’in Villa, where many of Italy’s most iconic wines are produced.
This majestic Tuscan home nestles down an ancient country road within breathtaking grounds and gardens that offer privacy, seclusion, and nature. A luscious green lawn equipped with modern sun loungers surrounds the swimming pool area. Behind the stone walls of Poggio Taresh lie a mix of traditional and contemporary Tuscan architecture and furnishings. The main entrance on the ground floor flows from a stone terrace into the well-equipped country kitchen, complete with an open fireplace and weathered oak dining table.
This 6-bedroom property sleeps up to 12 people, and Tuscany Now & More (www.tuscanynowandmore.com, 020 7684 8888) offers Poggio Taresh from £4,428 per week.
Charming Farmhouse perched on the Hills of Chianti
Colli Fiorentini sits perched on the gentle hills of the Chianti region within walking distance of a nearby Tuscan town. This hilltop villa has a private pool and hot tub, allowing travellers to escape the bustle of modern life and reconnect with nature. Colli Fiorentini offers classic Italian interiors and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
There are multiple family-run wineries in the local area of the villa, including Castello di Poppiano and Castello di Sonnino, which take pride in producing authentic and diverse wines. Both wineries are a mere 10-minutes drive from the villa. At the same time, Italy’s most celebrated wine dynasties Tenuta Tignanello, Antinori nel Chianti Classico and Castello di Ama, are just a half an hour drive by car. The property’s wine cellar is routinely stocked with local Tuscan red, white & rosé wine.
Behind the 17th-century stone walls of this villa lays modernised interiors spread over two floors. The main living area is spacious with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the garden and pool. The living areas feature a sink-in sofa and open fireplace, welcoming guests into this cosy and intimate country home.
This 2-bedroom property sleeps up to 4-people, and Tuscany Now & More (www.tuscanynowandmore.com, 020 7684 8888) offers Colli Fiorentini from £2,072 per week.
Stunning Property Surrounded by Beautiful Vineyards
Diaspero is a boutique farmhouse located 4km from the stunningly beautiful San Gimignano, a medieval town renowned for its wine tastings. The property is situated in a secluded spot and is serenaded with the surrounding countryside. Outside space is ample, with a large, shaded terrace, furnished with a dining table and a lounging area, offering views of San Gimignano and the countryside in the backdrop.
Next to the villa, there is a vineyard that produces the villa’s award-winning wine. The property boasts an endless supply of complementary DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano. The most important room of the property is the kitchen as the owner is a renowned cook with one of the oldest restaurants in the centre of San Gimignano and has made the kitchen the very centre of the villa.
The 500-year-old property has been carefully restored and converted into a modern home with air-conditioned bedrooms, luxury en-suite bathrooms, a 20-metre swimming pool, and a full-size tennis court. Alfresco living is catered by multiple shaded, outdoor living areas, with mesmerising views of San Gimignano and rolling Vernaccia di San Gimignano vineyards.
This 5-bedroom property sleeps up to 10 people, and Tuscany Now & More (www.tuscanynowandmore.com, 020 7684 8888) offers Diaspero from £7,161 per week.
For further information and bookings, please contact www.tuscanynowandmore.com or call 0207 684 8884.