Description

The family-run farm Fattoria di Corsignano is situated in the hills of the Chianti Classico Area near Siena. The farm, surrounded by vineyards. olive groves, cypress rows and gentle hills, offers a marvellous view over Siena.
This land shows all the poetry of an ancient time tied up with its name to Piccolomini Pope and to his native town, Pienza whose previous name was Corsignano. The hamlet, just 10 km. from Siena and 40 km. from Pienza, on the way from SS 222 to Vagliagli, was one of the final borders of the Papal Patronage, hence its name.

Elena and her husband Mario bought the farm in the eightees, at that time consisting of 50 acres of land, including nearly 20 acres of vineyards, 4 acres of olive groves and 4 homesteads scattered on the property. Firm in their purpose the two faced many troubles. Only at the beginning of 1990s Mario and Elena started to devote themselves completely to this enchanting land.
Little by little, faithfully and calmly, they made this farm the purpose of their lives.
The 4 farmhouses were completely restored and subdivided into apartments, respecting the architectonic features of a typical Chianti-farmhouse: thick stone walls, terracotta floors and wooden beam ceilings.

The apartments were furnished with antiques and keepsakes of the family that have been conserved for years.
Underneath the houses is located the huge swimming pool (13 x 6 mt), a terrace and the barbecue, ideal to enjoy the peaceful moments in the Tuscan countryside.
Next to the pool, the Limonaia ("lemon-house"), a spacious room with pergola in front and furnished inside with marble tables, antique glass cupboards, chests and stone sinks, where in the morning breakfast is served or, where usually the cooking courses or business meetings take place.

Breakfast is on request and includes: homemade cakes, biscuits, focaccia, fresh eggs, juices, yogurt, cereals, milk, tea, coffee, butter, jam and fresh, warm bread. On special request it is also possible to get fresh ricotta, cheese as well as various kinds of cold meats and salami. Guests can also book half or full board and in this case, the meals are served at the farm restaurant. During the week one can naturally learn how to prepare Tuscan meals in the cooking courses. To all guests is offered product tasting with explanation and visit in the wine cellar. For those who remain at least one week at the farm is also offered a guided visit in Siena.

The farm Fattoria di Corsignano is geographically lying in the centre of the so called Chianti Classico land of the "Gallo Nero" (black cock). Mario and Elena, together with a small team follow the production of the Chianti Classico wine as well as the reception of the guests.
Fifty acres farmland are dedicated for the wine production and four acres for the olive oil prodituin. Actually there is a yearly bottling of 40,000 bottles of Chianti Classico, Grappa, Vinsanto and extra vergin olive oil. The whole production (vintage, pruning etc.) is carried out by hand in order to guarantee a high quality product.

The farm offers typcial local wines that are produced in respect to the tradition of the Chianti Classico. As a matter of fact, for the Chianti Classico wine production are only used autochthonous species of vine: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino. The velvety Riserva (100% Sangiovese) and the Chianti Classico (95% San Giovese e 5% Canaiolo) are obtained by a particular and very strict selection of grapes,  a long maturation in French oak barrels - of  2 years for the Riserva and 6 months for the Chianti Classico - and finally, a refinement for at least 3 months in the traditional, bordolese bottle. 

Therefore, the wine develops an intense bouquet which reminds violets and spices fragrances. L'IGT Fattoria di Corsignano is produced with 70% red grapes (Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia nera) and 30% white grapes (Malvasia Bianca and Trebbiano Bianco).
It is a particularly fresh and easy-to-drink wine that, because of its special flavour is suitable for manifold occasions.
The Grappa, deriving from the rich Chianti Classico marc, is distilled according to the Italian tradition.

Those who love, nature, history and arts as well to taste typical local products, might find at Fattoria di Corsignano the ideal place for a holiday in the countryside in Tuscany. Special wellness treatments or massages can be organized also in the nature, on the green, in the midst between the trees or long walks can be made in the countryside around the farm.  Or what about a spin in a hot air balloon, a ride on mountain bikes or horseback... On request, Elena will also organize for you personalized trips. In fact, places like Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Perugia, San Gimignano, Volterra, Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano as well as the splendid castles and abbeys are in easy reach.

Those, dreaming of a wedding in Tuscany, can make come true their dream here, at this small Chianti Classico winery. It is possibile to organize for you a tailor-made wedding, from the classic and elegant cocktail party up to a perfectly and in every single detailed organized Catering Service. It is possibile to have the civil marriage in Siena, at the town hall of the marvellous Piazza del Campo or to get married at the church Certosa di Pontignano. It is possibile to organize everything, from the photographer, over the car, photographer, music, flowers....

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