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Wine
Tasting & Relax
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Address: Via Suor Maria Celeste
N.19
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Tuscany
Area: Florence Hills
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Join us for a wine tasting on the terrace or cellar of the 11th
century nobleman's house now a luxury villa hotel in the Florentine
hills, 3 km from the historical center of Florence.
The tasting lasts 1 hr 30 min and includes a selection of typical
Tuscan appetisers.
Included in the fee is free use of the heated swimming pool,
Jacuzzi and steam bath so why not make an afternoon of it.
Only 95 euro per person
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History
of the Villa
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In the 11th century, Montartino was a watchtower defending the
Ema valley that was the trade route for products coming from the
Chianti area to Florence. As the power of Florence grew the area
around Montartino was gradually transformed into Noblemen's villas
and farms.
At the end of the 14th century the Montartino tower became a
large building known as "Chiuso dei Malefici". In 1427,
it was described in official documents as: "... a small farm
in San Felice a Ema, with residences for Noblemen and farmers,
with vineyards, fruit orchards and olive groves...".
During the 16th century, Montartino obtained its currentcharacteristics
through restoration after centuries of improper use and neglect.
To highlight the historical use of the buildings, the latest restoration
emphasises the beautiful medieval gate and the imposing ramparts
that have been kept intact over the centuries.
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Location |
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Access from Florence is through Via Suor
Maria Celeste, the characteristic road linking Villa Montartino
to downtown Florence (only 3 km.) or via the A1 motorway,
exit at Certosa then through via Gherardo Silvani.
 
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From the motorway A1 , take the Florence
CERTOSA exit. Go in the direction of Florence and at the second
traffic light turn right into Via Gherardo Silvani, at the far
end of the big square. Continue on Via Silvani for about 1 km.
where the road divides: keep to the right. The hotel is on the
left, number 151 behind a gated entrance.
Villa Montartino has two gated entrances, one on
Via Suor Maria Celeste N.19 that is normally used to walk to Florence
or to take a taxi, and one on Via Gherardo Silvani N.151 for private
vehicles.
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Location |
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Access from Florence is through Via Suor
Maria Celeste, the characteristic road linking Villa Montartino
to downtown Florence (only 3 km.) or via the A1 motorway,
exit at Certosa then through via Gherardo Silvani.
Click Image to enlarge
From the motorway A1 , take the Florence
CERTOSA exit. Go in the direction of Florence and at the second
traffic light turn right into Via Gherardo Silvani, at the far
end of the big square. Continue on Via Silvani for about 1 km.
where the road divides: keep to the right. The hotel is on the
left, number 151 behind a gated entrance.
Villa Montartino has two gated entrances, one on
Via Suor Maria Celeste N.19 that is normally used to walk to Florence
or to take a taxi, and one on Via Gherardo Silvani N.151 for private
vehicles.
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The
Montartino Wine Estate
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The "small farm in San Felice
a Ema, with residences for Noblemen and farmers with
vineyards, fruit orchards and olive groves "
was already mentioned in a deed dated 1427.
After decades of total neglect the estate
is again producing small quantities of superior quality
wine and olive oil .
The first production immediately rewarded
the commitment of the owners, confirming the genuine
quality of the soil , with results that have exceeded
the most confident expectations.
These two products have come to rank
in top quality ranges, as emphasized both by laboratory
analyses and the appreciation of recognized sector
experts.
The Cellar has products from Montartino
cultivated and produced organically with simple and
ecological methods without using pesticides. The products
are absolutely genuine and certified by chemical analysis.
It is possible to taste all of them in the "Cantina
della Torre" or during an evening meal served
on The Loggia.
Wine Tastings
Entering the main gate of Villa Montartino
from via Suor Maria Celeste 19, you will be enchanted
by the panorama of the Ema Valley. Nearer to the villa
it is possible to admire the Monastery of Certosa
at the foot of the Chianti hills and a charming view
of architecturally beautiful villas and country churches.
Our English wine expert and sommelier
will be glad to show you our small production, the
vineyards and finally the cellar.
At the end of the visit you will have
the chance to taste our genuine products made from
grapes and olive trees grown on this estate, cultivated
without use of chemical fertilizers or insecticides.
The tasting will be combined with all
the typical Tuscany appetizers, served in the cellar
or under our Loggia.
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MONTARTINO - CHIANTI COLLI FIORENTINI - D.O.C.G
Color : Intense red and bright
Bouquet: Wood
Flavour: Dry,sapid, a scent of vanilla, soft, slightly
tannic with good structure
Grapes: Sangiovese 90% - Cabernet Souvignon 10%
Vinification in steel during all the lactic fermentation.
French oaks for 12 months before to come back in steel
for the clarification. Refined in bottles for 6 months.
MONTARTINO ROSSO TOSCANA - IGT
Limpidity: Brilliant
Colour: Intense red and bright, brillance crystalline
Bouquet: Ripe fruit and wild red berries
Flavour: Elegan and sapid, prolonged, sprightly and
harmonious of great structure and slightly tannic,
elegant
Grapes: sangiovese 60%, canertnet sauvignon 20% ,
merlot 20%
Vinification in steel during all the lactic fermentation.
French oaks for 18 months before to come back in steel
for the clarification. Refined in bottles for minimum
6 months.
MONTARTINO BIANCO TOSCANA - IGT
Limpidity: Brilliant
Colour: Gold pale yellow, brilliant, with slight amberveins
Bouquet: Intense, warm, soft and continuos, with note
of vanille.
Flavour: Soft, elegant,vevety with temperament, great
Continuos structure, lightness vanille, Harmonious
Grapes : Chardonnay 50% , pinot 30% , trebbiano 10%
, grechetto/malvasia 5%
Vinification in steel , french oaks for 8 months before
to come back in steel for the clarification. Refined
in bottles for 6 months.
MONTARTINO EXTRA VERGINE OLIVE OIL
The value of chemical (acidity, 0,17: peroxides 6,44)
and organic analysis, define the rare quality of Montartino's
olive oil.
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Relaxing at the Villa
Enjoy free
use of two lovely heated swimming pools surroundedby olive
trees and stone walls. The pools are sanitised by sea salt
and a hygienic system that eliminate all harmful effects of
chlorine. Shower, deckchair and towel services are available
for our guests around the swimming pools. The swimming pools
are open from the 1st
In front of the pool is a picturesque
building called "The Gabella" that once was a
tollgate between the Chianti area and Florence and now houses
a steam bath and a large Jacuzzi.
USe of the facilities between 2:00pm
and 5:00pm
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