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EXCLUSIVE AND DELUXE Tuscany BICYCLE TOUR Hotels
La Chiusa Restaurant and Relais de campagne with 15 rooms, made out from an old oil mill set in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, with a view facing Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino and the Amiata mountain. Dania sees personally to the cuisine, Umberto welcomes the guests and supervises the service in the restaurant. It is possible to taste gastronomic specialities tied to the region's traditions, with products grown on the farm and the best of the local market. During the season truffles and porcini mushrooms are picked locally. There is an extraordinary selection of local wines, with special attention to Brunello di Montalciano, Nobile di Montepulciano and Chianti Classico. "Supertuscans" such as Sassicaia, Solaia, Ornellaia Tiganello, Pergole Torte are never missing; but the wine cellar also offers Château Lafite, Mouton Rothschild, Château Petrus, Romanée Conti, Opus One and other jewels of the international enology.
Villa di Vescine
Villa Cicolina
Vecchia Oliviera
Villa Scacciapensieri
Relais Chiostro di Pienza is situated in the heart of Pienza, a Renaissance city planned by Rossellino - following the will of Pope Pio II, Enea Silvio Piccolimini. This ancient convent of the fifteenth century overviewing the Orcia Valley offers functional and confortable rooms, thanks to its particular structure. The hotel guaranties comfort and enjoyment. This fifteenth century monastery has been well restored and is now a hotel that offers first class hospitality. The original architecture has been respected and there is a sophisticated atmosphere. The rooms and common areas are enriched by beautiful frescoes and the rooms are large and tastefully furnished with sumptuous Renaissance touches and marble floors. There is a swimming pool in the garden and breakfast is served on the panoramic terrace.
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