Description

The Tuscan farmhouse Le Torri is situated on the top of a hill at San Quirico in Collina that is part of the municipality of Montespertoli. 
The farmhouse is a typical 13th century building, entirely made of  stone. Le Torri is surrounded by a marvellous mediterranean garden with swimming pool, where our guests can relax in peace. In front of the house there is a small road tarried with cypresses that takes to the Castello di Poppiano, about 2 km away. Montespertoli is part of the Chianti Classico. On the surrounding hills that reach a height of 257 m, are cultivated grapes and olive-groves for the production of best quality olive oil and wine. 

Infact, within this wine-growing area, the so called Strada del Vino di Montespertoli (engl. the wine route of Montespertoli), is produced excellent wine, such as the red wine Chianti di Montespertoli DOCG as well as the DOC-wines (wines of  certified origin and quality) Chianti Colli and Chianti dell'Etruria centrale, famous all over the world. The numerous "fattorias" (wine-growing estates) nearby, invite for wine-tasting accompanied with typical Tuscan products. In less than one hour it is possible to reach the Carthusian monastery Certosa di Galluzzo as well as the capital of art and culture, Florence (20 km), Montelupo Fiorentino, Poggio a Caiano, Carmignano, Artimino (Medici-villa, excellent wine) and the moutain Montalbano. 

Also Vinci, birthplace of the famous inventor Leonardo, is nearby. Pisa (60 km) with the famous leaning tower, Siena (50 km), Volterra, S. Gimignano (30 Km), Lucca and the Tuscan coast can be reached in about one hour by car. Rome, the Italian capital is about 230 km away.
Within the village San Quirico in Collina, one can find the most important shops such as: chemist, bank, post office, grocer's shop with typical products and a restaurant, where one can taste the delicous local dishes. Tennis courts are only 3 km from the farmhouse away. Whereas a horse-riding-center, with riding-lessons for adults and children, is approximately 4 km distant.

The nearest golf course is the 9-hole Fontevivo Golf Club, in San Miniato, about 30 minutes away. It is said that S. Miniato is the birthplace of Matilde di Canossa. Furthermore, the small town is known for the white truffles. Every Tuesday morning takes place the weekly market in Montespertoli. Whereas one of the biggest weekly markets takes place every Thursday morning in Empoli.
The apartments are furnished with the typical Tuscan style, plus every comfort, in order to make the guests to feel at home. Le Torri at San Quirico in Collina offers a restful stay for every taste. In this marvellous area one has the opportunity to choose between a holiday full of culture, a relaxing holiday or simply a mixture of both.

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