Located in the heart of the Chianti Putto region of Tuscany, VILLA GIAGGIOLI is
a rambling "casa padronale" whose colorful history is intimately linked to the
13th century monastery of San Cristoforo in Perticaia, and the neighboring estate
of L'Antica, already established as a seat of baronial power in the 9th century
when the Lungobardi held sway over large portions of Italy.

Standing on the balconies and terraces of VILLA GIAGGIOLI, it is easy to imagine
why the rulers of both church and state would have chosen this favored location,
with its spectacular views of fertile farmlands and enveloping oak forests-close to
but very separate from the roiling intrigues of nearby Florence.

The house is located on 32 acres of land, including extensive gardens and terraces
around the house, woodlands, and several acres of stone walled olive groves and
a small vineyard. The main structure of Villa GIAGGIOLI, with its architecturally
distinctive colombaia tower, dates from the 16th century, though some of the
outbuildings, including the cantina, indicate much earlier origins for the estate.
Once the home of an extended household of over 30 people, the house was restored
in the 'sixties and then modernized in the 'nineties to guarantee comfort as well as
tradition.

Located in a high position well above the valley of the Arno, VILLA GIAGGIOLI
is blessed with a temperate climate, experiencing lovely spring weather throughout
April, May, and June and long Indian summer falls. The pool and the rambling
gardens, terraces and walkways of the Villa offer lovely places in which to relax
and recreate while taking a break from the inexhaustible artistic and cultural
riches of nearby Siena, Florence, Fiesole and the Chianti region.

While many regions of Tuscany are rightfully proud of their extra virgin olive oil, local residents claim that the green, slightly spicy oil produced in the shadow of San Cristoforo has special properties.