CASETTA I^
Jewel of Tuscany
ABOUT US
Nestled on the soft hills of Tuscany, in unspoiled nature between Pisa and Florence, Agriturismo Casetta I is an oasis of peace between history and nature. Not far from famous tourist destinations such as Siena, Arezzo, Lucca or Pistoia, this is a perfect refuge in which to find intact that authentic quiet able to offer serenity and rediscover the classic tastes of Tuscan farmhouses.
OUR SERVICES
Breakfast
We select the best products of our area to offer the best goodmorning every day.
Free Wifi
Fast connection throughout the structure to offer you the possibility of being connected with all your devices whatever your need.
Wine Tasting
We want to let you taste our wines,
on request we organize tastings with the support of our Somelier who will guide you in a sensory experience to discover the Tuscan flavors.
Garden
5,000 square meters with a relaxation area to enjoy breathtaking sunsets and the scents of our land, tasting one of our wines.
Restaurant
In a fairytale setting, let yourself be pampered by our Chef and the dining room staff in our glass veranda, tasting some of our special dishes.
Pool
Immersed in a magnificent landscape, overlooking the golf course, our suggestive salt water mirror will be at your complete disposal.
GALLERY
NEWS
THINGS TO DO
Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci
There birthplace of Leonardo is a building located in the locality Anchiano , 3 km from Vinci , within a hilly landscape remained similar to what Leonardo da Vinci he contemplated since childhood; it is connected to the city by the Strada Verde, an ancient path that from Vinci winds through the hills and centuries-old olive groves of Montalbano .
Leonardian Museum
It is one of the largest and most original dedicated collections Leonardo da Vinci architect, technologist and engineer and, more generally, to the history of the Renaissance .
In fact, over 60 machine models are exhibited, presented with precise references to the artist's sketches and handwritten annotations, also flanked by digital animations and interactive applications.
Golf Bellosguardo
The Bellosguardo Golf Club enjoys a unique position on the hills overlooking Vinci, the perfect integration with the Tuscan rural landscape and the beauty of the surrounding landscape offers its guests an enchanting course both from a technical and landscape point of view.
The golf course is an extraordinary 9-hole course among the longest and most demanding in Italy.
Conti Guidi Castle
The castle is known in popular tradition as the "ship's castle" due to its oblong shape and the tower which, together, refer to the shape of a sailboat. In the castle are preserved various frescoed and sculpted coats of arms, memory of the podestà, and the ceramics depicting the Madonna and Child by Giovanni della Robbia work carried out in the year 1523.
Church of the Holy Cross
The church dates back to the 13th century, has been restored several times over the centuries and its current appearance is the result of the works carried out in the years 1925-1935. The interior has three naves divided into spans culminating in two chapels dedicated to Sant'Andrea and the Blessed Sacrament. In the wall of the right side there is the chapel of the Baptistery with the ancient one source.
Trekking & MTB routes
Entering our hills, you will find dozens of marked routes for outdoor trips to discover hidden landscapes and the classic scents and colors of our land.
In the evocative landscape of Montalbano an extensive network of pedestrian and cycle paths winds through and reaches hilly locations surrounded by greenery, archaeological sites and ancient woods with centuries-old trees.
GUEST REVIEW
THE WINES
Orlando
Orlando bears the name of one of the 2 founders of the company. It was born more than 50 years ago as a wine for important events that bring the whole family together around the table with the typical dishes of the Tuscan tradition.
Even today it is vinified with the historic vineyards of 1964.
Production area
San Donato, Vinci
Soil
Predominantly clayey hilly terrain on the slopes of Montalbano - South / South-East exposure
Vines
Sangiovese - Cabernet - Merlot - The highest vineyards of the company
Collection
The harvest is done manually and the grapes are placed in boxes.
Production methods
Vinification in cement and at controlled temperatures.
The shape of the vats allows to increase the contact surface between must and marc.
Maceration lasts about a month and allows you to extract color, tannins and aromas from the pomace itself. After racking, the wine is aged in French oak barriques for about a year.
Alcohol content 14% Vol.
Service temperature 16 - 18 ° C
Gastronomic combinations
Orlando is a wine of great structure and goes well with the main typical dishes of Tuscan cuisine, grilled meats, roasts, braised meats and game.
Awards
1st place at Rubino Mediceo 2018 - cat. Super Tuscan
Chianti DOCG
Our Chianti Docg certainly best expresses the beauty and culture of the Florentine hills. Here Sangiovese, symbol of a millenary tradition, finds the space to express its full potential, today in a perfect combination with an international grape such as Cabernet Sauvignon.
Production area
San Donato, Vinci
Soil
Predominantly clayey hilly terrain on the slopes of Montalbano - South / South-East exposure
Vines
Sangiovese - Cabernet Sauvignon
Collection
The harvest is done manually.
Production methods
V inification in concrete at controlled temperature.
The vats are deliberately very wide with respect to their height to increase the contact surface between must and marc.
The grapes remain in maceration for 10-15 days depending on the season.
After racking, the wine rests and decants until April, when it is then bottled.
Alcohol content 14% Vol.
Service temperature 16 - 18 ° C
Gastronomic combinations
The Chianti of Casetta I ^ is a wine suitable to accompany all red meat dishes, but also excellent with salami and cheeses typical of the Tuscan tradition.
Primo
Primo is the latest fruit created by the Billocci family. It was born from the will of the third generation to pay homage to the first vineyard that the 2 founders of the company planted here in Vinci in 1952.
Production area
San Donato, Vinci
Soil
Clayey and partly sandy hilly terrain - southern exposure
Vines
Sangiovese - Merlot
Collection
The harvest is done manually.
Production methods
V inification in concrete at a controlled temperature.
The vats are deliberately very wide with respect to their height to increase the contact surface between must and pomace.
The grapes remain in short maceration (about 7-10 days) depending on the season.
Alcohol content 14% Vol.
Service temperature 16 - 18 ° C
Gastronomic combinations
Primo fully reflects the desire to recreate a young, fresh and very drinkable wine, suitable to accompany every day meals. Complete the table also with an attractive and innovative packaging.
Ore 18
In the land where Sangiovese is king, Casetta I ^ wanted to dedicate a bottle of rosé to this vine. Ore 18 comes from a small portion of a vineyard with fresh exposure where the grapes obtained give floral notes to the wine.
Production area
San Donato, Vinci
Soil
Flat land mainly clayey - East exposure
Vines
100% Sangiovese
Collection
The harvest is done manually.
Production methods
After destemming, the grapes are put into the press and subjected to a soft pressing, the must obtained is fermented at about 18 ° C. Fermentation goes on for about 20 days, after which the wine is decanted and prepared for bottling in the first days of March.
Alcohol content 14% Vol.
Service temperature 12 ° C
Gastronomic combinations
Suitable for aperitifs and for all light dishes, even cold based on legumes, where balance and fruity aroma is sought. Excellent accompaniment to all fish dishes, especially baked in the oven.
