These winery lodgings fall under the rubric of agriturismo, which started in Tuscany about 35 years ago. It is a growing business based on the concept that paying guests stay in houses or apartments on working farms. All of the accommodations in this report are located on working wine estates, and offer organized winery visits and tastings for their guests. Some also produce their own olive oil and have fully operational mills. Each lodging provides at least one swimming pool.
Amenities can also include horseback riding, painting, cooking courses and catered meals.
Vignamaggio, located between Radda and Greve in Chianti, organizes informal dinners with Tuscan specialties three times a week. Be sure to ask about what is offered in advance. These establishments are a cut above any other agriturismo available in Tuscany. The bedrooms have their own bathrooms, many with tubs as well as showers. Supplemental cleaning, laundry and cooking services, as well as extra beds and fax machines, are usually available at an additional cost and upon prior request.