Between Florence and Pisa, in the Chianti Montalbano region, lies the hilltop town of Cerreto Guidi, with its 16th-century Villa Medicea. The villa is best known for the mysterious murder of Isabella De' Medici, favorite daughter of Cosimo. A little further away is Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, and the Museo Leonardiano, where you can admire the inventor's sketches, designs and machines. In this area, with vast vineyards and olive groves, lies the brand new Country House Colle Alberti. The 250-hectare wine estate is the largest in the municipality of Cerreto Guidi and home to the historic hunting domain of the de' Medici family.
A bottle of wine in the room for newlyweds.
The hotel is open all year round.
18 rooms.
You can check in from 3pm. Check-out is by 11 am.
From 210 euros.
The "vinsantaia", located in an attic, contains 30 oak barrels for maturing the Vin Santo del Chianti and the Vin Santo Occhio Di Pernice. Because the barrels are located in an attic, they are exposed to large temperature fluctuations that create the unique characteristics of the award-winning Vinsanto Di Colle Alberti.
Rooms are fresh and contemporary with natural materials, soft pastel shades, trendy furniture and parquet floors. All rooms have views of the countryside. The bathrooms have a rain shower and exclusive bath products.
We prefer the 'Superior Plus' rooms as they are spacious, they have a four-poster bed and they are on the ground floor with access to a patio. The 'Barn' is ideal for families. The separate building has two separate bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a terrace with breathtaking views of the vineyards.
There is a panoramic outdoor swimming pool where you can rest on loungers between April and the end of October.
Visit the wine estate and taste their wines afterwards (available on request). From the hotel, you have access to an extensive network of cycling routes. The 'strade bianche', the typical Tuscan gravel roads, offer ideal terrain for cycling through breathtaking landscapes. There are numerous excursion possibilities nearby including Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, the greatest Renaissance genius.
Children are welcome, but there are no special facilities.
At breakfast, you have a beautiful view around the countryside while enjoying freshly baked bread, local cheeses and homemade jams.
Casual.
In the morning, there is a delicious breakfast buffet with local products in the veranda. In the afternoon, a light lunch is available. In the evening, several restaurants within a 5 km radius are available, as the hotel itself does not have a restaurant.
Colle Alberti Country House is quietly located on a hill, surrounded by wheat fields and vineyards and olive groves. The charming town of Cerreto Guidi is about 3.5 km away. Vinci is 10 km away. Medieval San Gimignano and the walled town of Lucca are 45 km away. Pisa, famous for its Leaning Tower, and Etruscan Volterra, are 53 km away. Florence is 45 km away and can be reached in about 45 minutes by train from Empoli, 8 km away.
The nearest airports are Florence at 40 km and Pisa at 50 km.
A transfer to or from Florence airport is possible for around 130 euros each way.
There is free private parking at the hotel.
At this small and brand new "country house," with its beautiful, contemporary decor, you'll enjoy a friendly welcome, a delicious breakfast and beautiful views of the countryside and sunset.
