What to do and see in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany: The Best Things to do

Pier Luigi Tolaini was born in Castelnuovo Garfagnana (LUCCA) in 1936 and in 1956 he immigrated to Canada with a one way ticket and two big dreams in his suitcase: to make money in America and then return to his homeland and make a great wine. After 40 years in Canada he returned to Tuscany to realize his main dream: he began a search for the ideal piece of property and in 1998 he found it in Castelnuovo Berardenga, a zone noted for its unique terroir, in the southernmost part of Chianti Classico. Nowadays Tolaini is an international awarded winery with ratings from top journalists (RP/WS/JS, 94-96 pts), a perfect natural amphitheater which covers 50 hectares of vineyards. Here grapes are grown by practicing organic sustainable agriculture that respects the environment and the biodiversity of land.

This winery tucked away in the picturesque Tuscan countryside produces some fine wines includes its Chianti Classico, a powerful wine of great structure.

This old wine estate located in the Classico zone of Tuscany specializes in the region's popular Chianti Classico.

A highly reputable wine estate located in the Chianti Classico region of Castelnuovo Berardenga, features its notable wines of Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneto Rancia and a Sangiovese, a hearty Tuscan.

The Chianti Sculture Park is a permanent exhibition of contemporary installations and sculptures. Artists from all over the world have created 26 artworks, like a labyrinth, a rainbow, a huge keel, all perfectly integrated in the surrounding wooded area. Along a walking trail of 1 km the visitor is able to enjoy the typical Tuscan landscape and the sculptures at the same time.

The Berardenga Horse Riding Centre, in the hearth of Chianti, a few kilometres from Siena, is an elegant and professional riding school. The Centre has been recommended by Ian Stark. Sadio and Donatella personally assist and receive their guest and riders. They speak French and English. Sadio and Donatella have been running the Horse Riding Centre since 1992, and it is recommended by FISE (The Italian Federation of Equestrian Sports). The riding school offers accommodation in the organic farmhouse, fully certified, open to anyone seeking for a relaxing holiday in Tuscany, just a stone's throw from Siena and Florence. Sadio and Donatella have transformed their passion for animals and nature into a professional activity by creating their Horse Riding Centre with an Organic farmhouse in an uncontaminated valley of Chianti reserved for you and the horses. Their professionalism comes from their experience of around twenty years in the field of horse riding, with work experience in Italy and Europe and numerous licenses for this work, making Donatella a highly qualified teacher and sensitive to the needs of the students. The guests have at their disposal a large living room with a fireplace, a kitchen, 3 bedrooms with a bathroom and family suite with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Completing the structure is the club house, a changing room and a laundry. We offer accommodation and breakfast, the kitchen is available to the guests, Guests can choose one of our 3 apartments, Alloro, Big Walnut and Cottage. On request our "Breakfast Basket" including also our home made bread, Walnuts, yoghurt and cake and also our hens eggs!!! We have at guest's disposal a list of restaurants and some good recommendations.