Castellina in Chianti, and is situated in the hills of a natural amphitheater to the south-east. Since 1979,it is owned by Paolo Panerai.
A census of the grapes, undertoken immediately after the purchase of the company, allowed the selection of the best qualities of Sangioveto, the noble native version of the Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera, a variety that gives a special character to the wines of Castellare. Here lay the roots of the many achievements of the company, thanks to a constant research and discovery of old habits, traditions and a scientific treatment of all stages of production.

THE TOUR INCLUDES:

Guided tour of the winery, vineyards (weather permitting), the "vinsantaia" and the library of Castellare with detailed explanation of each stage of production and of the aging and refining of the wines. The tour concludes with a tasting of three kinds of wine made from Sangiovese grapes, which made the company great: Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva and the award-winning supertuscan I Sodi di San Niccolo.
On request the tasting can be accompanied by a tasting of Tuscan salami and cheeses.
You can also buy directly from the farm all products (wine, oil, vinegar, grappa) of Castellare di Castellina.
DETAILS:

Days: Daily (by appointment only)
Duration of tour: about 1 hour
Maximum number of participants: 20
Price Wine tasting (special rate for hotel guests Salivolpi): 14 euro
Price Wine tasting + taste of Tuscan salami and cheeses (special rate for hotel guests Salivolpi): 18 Euro.
In addition to hotel guests Salivolpi a 10% discount for all goods purchased at the direct sale of Castellare.

For all types is provided:

- introduction and historical notes about the company;

- guided tour of our Photo Gallery, where many prints of the 300 pictures are preserved, they were made by Angiolino Brandani at the benning of 1900, stamped on sheets of silver bromide;

- guided tour of the Barriccaia, local among the oldest age of the farmhouse where today our best Chianti Classico is aging in barriques;

- guided tour of the Museum dedicated to the work of farmers, thanks to the oil millstone and the press is possible to explain the ancient techniques of extraction of oil and wine; and life in the countryside.

At the end of the guided tour, it follows the wine tasting:
A) a Supertuscan I.G.T., a Chianti Classico vintage, a Chianti Classico Riserva accompanied by creackers
euro 10,00 p.p

B) a Supertuscan I.G.T., a Chianti Classico vintage, a Chianti Classico Riserva.
accompanied by fettunta with our Extravergin Olive Oil
euro 11,00 p.p.

C) a Supertuscan I.G.T., a Chianti Classico vintage, a Chianti Classico Riserva, Dessert wine (or Grappa) accompanied by creackers, fettunta with our Extravergin Olive Oil, chocolate.
euro 12,00 p.p.

D) a Supertuscan I.G.T., a Chianti Classico vintage, a Chianti Classico Riserva, Dessert Wine (or Grappa) accompanied by creackers, fettunta with our Extravergin Olive Oil, taste of aged cheeses and salami (or ham or fresh cheese), chocolate.
euro 13,00 p.p.

SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS ONLY WITH RESERVATION WTIH AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF 50% (ONLY FOR GROUPS LESS THEN 25 PEOPLE)

where cellars and vineyards dot the rolling green hills known throughout the world.





BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO

In the breathtaking panorama surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, a hair's breadth away from the Val d'Orcia, the KING of red Tuscan wines is produced. In the second half of the 19th century, Clemente Santi began exploring the potential of a clone of the Sangiovese grape, the Sangiovese Grosso, locally called Brunello because of its dark colour. Around 1860, Clemente's nephew, Ferruccio Biondi-Santi began to produce a red wine that immediately shows its excellent quality and then attains further greatness through careful aging in French oak barrels. Today, the Biondi-Santi Riserva 1955 is considered one of the best wines of the Millennium.

VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO

The first Italian WHITE WINE to receive the D.O.C. ("Denominazione Origine Controllata", an Italian quality assurance label for food products and especially wines ) in 1966 , though old documents were already referring to this wine around 1200. At the end of 13th century it was already considered a great quality wine that was always on the tables of the Middle Age aristocracy: both the Pope Paul III and Lorenzo de' Medici ordered great quantities of it.

Price: Euro 200,00 (car 1/3 persons, duration 4 hours)

Pick up service on request (extra Euro 5,00)
Short briefing before departure
Multilanguage speaking guides
Helmet supplied
Safe lockers available

Daily departures: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm
Duration: approx. 1 1/2 hours
No experience required
Minimum age 14 years
Long pants and closed shoes for the ride are recommended

Enjoy the countryside at the leisurely pace from horseback, A unique opportunity to explore the Chianti region in Tuscany off the beaten tracks, an alternative to the busy, crowded sites.
Our horses are ready to introduce you to an unique experience in full contact with nature .
Our professional guides will give you precious suggestions and basics before and during the excursion and you'll be able to practise inside a fenced space in order to feel more comfortable on horse. And then we leave in few minutes our guide will lead you straight into the heart of nature. The silence and the beauty of the landscapes together with your emotions will be the protagonists of this experience you'll go along dirt roads and you'll see small farmhouses, country churches here and there and the colours of nature will be the natural frame .after the country road the wood: holms, downy, maples and juniper, honeysuckle, holly and arbutus and then it can happen that passing the vineyards you can see a deer and after that . in a small plain .the enchanting beauty of its landscapes. Every season has its colours to admire to rolling hills, silent woods with wild flowers, silver olive groves, vineyards, sunflower fields and poppies typical farmhouses, middle age villages perched on hilltops an unforgettable view, a real painting!

Price Euro 55,00 per person

A trip deep into the heart of this unique region, driving along the "wine road", far away from city noises. Feel the beauty of nature, a breathtaking scenery is waiting for you:
gentle hills, perfectly aligned vineyards, silver green olive groves, cypress-lined roads, small characteristic villages, medieval hamlets, typical stone built farmhouses, lovely country churches, old fortresses, century castles
The tour ends with a wine tasting in a tiny fortified hamlet.

Pick up service on request (Euro 5,00 per person)
Short briefing before departure
Multilanguage speaking guides
Helmet supplied
Safe lockers available

Daily departures: 9.30 am to 8.30 pm
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Price: euro 60,00 per person (insurance included)

No experience required
A valid driver's license is required, a motorcycle license is not requested.
Minimum age 18 years.

one antipasto, one maine course, one second course and one dessert.

All persons will cook together at the end we will taste the food preparated.

The cooking class school is situated into an ancien small village, in the heart of Chianti, in the middle of green gardens.

Euro 75,00 per person min 2 pax 3,5 hours- lunch or dinner.

We take you to right to the workshop floor to meet the artisans, and to learn the process and secrets of this ancient art form. You can see how delicate vases, sparkling goblets and intricate statues are made using traditional techniques. There is also a crystal museum, to learn some of the history of crystal and glass making and see stunning examples of the art. Afterwards you will have the chance to visit the crystal showroom. Note: this experience requires advanced reservation. A visit can also be incorporated into a general tour of the area.

Price:Euro 200,00 duration 4 hours (1/3 persons)

The most highly respected Italian designers showcase their work in these outlets, where you can purchase clothes, shoes, purses, and other accessories at 30-50% discounts. You can enjoy the beautiful Tuscan landscape while we personally escort you two of the best spots for outlet shopping: the Prada outlet, and The Mall, for prestigious names that mean Italian fashion: Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Ferragamo, Valentino, Ungaro, Zegna, Bottega Veneta, Sergio Rossi, Loro Piana, and others. The nearby welcoming Caff serves as a great place to take a break from shopping, or to re-fuel with a nice Italian lunch. For diehard shoppers, the amount of time can be increased to a full day and can include other stores and outlets.
Price: Euro 300,00 duration 5 hours (1/3 persons= 1 car)

the beneficial and regenerating heat of thermal water is certainly to immerse yourself in our pools, letting yourself be pampered by the mystical and suggestive ambience of their steam. A healthy bath to restore vitality and harmony to your body and to regain your psycho-physical balance, far away from daily sources of stress thanks to the simultaneous presence of hot, cold and temperate baths.

10% discount on all treatments (except Turkish Bath)
Thermal wellness
Give your body the care it deserves.
When stress and tension reduce your energies and daily tasks and routines steal time away from personal care, then it's time to take a break and abandon yourself to the attentions and experience of someone will be able to restore harmony and vitality to your body.

Body treatments
Bagnorelax Termale ai Sali Argillosi 100% Natura - Detoxifying Mud and Sauna - Regenerating Thermal Mud Body Treatment - Body Firming "Querciolaia" Clay Mud Mask - Intensive Body Firming Clay Treatment - Thermal Mud For Leg Wellness - Thermal Bandaging for tired legs

The paths to wellness
Thermal synergy massage therapy Persian massage and Oriental disciplines Quercioalia Hamman (Tuirkisch Bath and wellness treatements) Wellness program
Daily programs wellness with Mud and thermal bath

Aesthetics
Many different treatments for harmony of the body & mind:
Face treatment Body treatments Querciolaia Hamman Cosmetic line