A genuine Tuscan persona and the splendor of period art work- including the villa's original frescoes and later antique pieces-fashion the prevailing atmosphere at Villa Mangiacane, a renowned 16th-century villa and winery situated in Chianti Classico. This magical estate spanning 300 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, and forests, was built by Cardinal Francesco Maria Machiavelli and owned by the aristocratic family of Mazzei for over three centuries. In 2000, it was acquired by Glynn Cohen, who initiated a period of revitalization dedicated to the production of quality wines and the celebration of art.
The Experience
Your visit at Mangiacane immerses you in a virtual art emporium, as the villa showcases art work representing several mediums and movements. Appropriately enough, some believe that Michaelangelo actually contributed to the villa's original conceptual design. At present, Shona art is the subject of a special focus treatment, and profits from various exhibitions are donated to the support of Shona sculptors in Zimbabwe. Estate gardens also reflect the estate's artistic soul. Those seeking to satisfy their culinary desires will be served with a range of choice options. Meals are presented in a range of environments, including a formal dining room, the Vinoteque cellar, and the Olive Oil Kitchen. Guests may also make arrangements for private dining within individual chambers or one of the estate gardens.
Accommodations
Guests may choose to stay in one of two properties,Villa Mangiacane's Main Villa or the recently opened Vineyard Villa.
MAIN VILLA-LOGGIA
The Main Villa offers 8 exclusive suites, each of which overlooks the Villa's private gardens and enchanting Tuscan landscape. Maximum capacity: 16 guests (24 max if families)
1 Corner Two Bedroom Suite
4 Terrace Suites
2 Deluxe Rooms
VINEYARD VILLA-CASA COLONICA
The Vineyard Villa offers 12 luxury rooms and 6 suites in addition to housing the Villa's restaurant, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and spa. Maximum capacity: 36 guests.
1 Tower Suite
5 Junior Suites
2 Superior Rooms
8 Deluxe Rooms
2 Classic Rooms
Activities
Those seeking to revitalize their body and spirit will find their sensual bliss in the estate's Naduschka Spa, which made its debut in May of 2007. Evoking a sense of romantic splendor, Naduschka provides guests with a comprehensive range of treatments featuring holistic beauty products. The spa's "wellness area" also serves the interests of clients attuned to their physical conditioning, offering a small gym and facilities for jogging and cycling, as well as an indoor heated pool. Guests may also enjoy private wine tastings in the villa's cellar.
Various entertainments may also be pursued outside estate grounds, including hot air balloon rides and hiking.
In addition, the staff at Villa Mangiacane will assist in booking private visits and tastings with top wine estates in the area, and will suggest many other cultural activities available throughout the area.
Surrounding Area
Firenze is a mere 15 minutes away by car, and the seaside resort town of Forte dei Marmi is a one-hour car drive.
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