by Benedetta Gandini
Imagine the hills above Florence, one of the most famous families in the wine world, 600 hectares of vineyards and several farms that expand throughout Tuscany. This is the Frescobaldi world that from thirty-one generations are synonymous with excellence all around world and from now they have embraced the idea of hospitality and opening the door of Pomino and Nipozzano. Nipozzano is the absolute novelty of the Frescobaldi’s house, where the essence of the Renaissance lives in the small village, where the mill once stood in the year 1000, today, after careful restoration, there are 4 rooms named with the different varieties of olive oil produced on the estate: “Frantoio”, “Leccino”, “Pendolino and” Moraiolo “. Each one has different characteristics and peculiarities; for example in the “Frantoio”, guests can still see the very old stone mill that gives at room the golden beauty mixed to exclusivity. The furniture coming from small Tuscan artisan and they are mixed with exclusive pieces of the Frescobaldi’s collection. Another peculiarity that you can find in one of the largest rooms, the “Moraiolo”, is the stunning view on the hills, two large walk-in closets and a bathroom with Jacuzzi settled in the hardwood floor and a panoramic shower. As for the common areas, a big fireplace, once used to heat water and cook the food, is the protagonist of the main room, where the soft colors of green and gray relax the mind. The kitchen with his windows ,” valley view “, offers a unique emotion to share with friends and
loved ones. Finally, outside, you’ll find the elegant veranda with jacuzzi for 8 people, where maybe you can taste a a good red “Nipozzano reserve” enjoying all the beauty that Tuscany offers. During the stay in Nipozzano, the activities to be carried out ranges from walks in the vineyards, visiting the various property of Frescobaldi to the cooking class with chef Lia (personal chef of the Marquis) that will take you to the discovery of the ancient recipes of the family with products at km 0. In Pomino too hospitality and feeling at home are a real plus. Here, 35 km from Florence, the landscape changes completely, that it doesn’t even seem to be in Tuscany; blankets redwood, fir dand chestnut trees frame the long avenue leading to the villa and around the vineyards climbing up to 700 meters of altitude. The 5 rooms are decorated in a rustic- aristocratic style and all refurbished with different colors, that makes your stay pleasant and relaxing. Here if you want, you can taste the second year of bubbles made in Tuscany, Leonia (Leonia Albizzi, wife of Angiolo Frescobaldi, in 1800 decided to build the first gravity winery and to grow vineyards in the altitude), comfortably dive in the jacuzzi overlooking the vineyards. A dream come true for the Frescobaldi’s family and the Marquis Lamberto promises that in the next few years the other estates will be opened too for style and luxury stays.
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