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.
Some lodgings also provide air-conditioning, fireplaces and small gardens with individual barbecues.
It is important to realize that staying at an agriturismo is more like renting a house than booking a hotel room, which means dealing with many chores yourself, from buying groceries to washing your laundry. The high season in Tuscany starts in May and ends in October. The rest of the year is mostly considered low season, with the exception of Christmas and Easter. Some places are closed in winter because they do not have central heating. The rates given are a range from low to high season.