Agriturismo Bartoli Giusti

The agriturismo is found in the heart of the Montalcino countryside, surrounded by Brunello wine vineyards, and 3 km from the historic center of Montalcino. The agriturismo offers a breathtaking view of the Val d’Orcia. It consists in a small hamlet with a church, and offers 10 apartments that can host between 2 and 10 guests.

In the heart of the Siena countryside, a place famous for its Brunello di Montalcino wine, there’s the “Comunali” estate, where the agriturismo is located. The place is entirely surrounded by Brunello wine vineyards, olive groves, and forests. It’s about 3 km from the historic center of Montalcino. The estate was restored to its former splendor after careful renovation work that transformed the farmhouses into pleasant three-room apartments; the master villa maintains its original spacious rooms; the former stables have become gracious two-room apartments. In this hamlet there’s also a small church dedicated to Saint Francis, which represents the symbol of this place nestled in pristine nature. The agriturismo offers 10 apartments of various sizes and characteristics, able to host between 2 and 10 people. The apartments are named after old peasants who once worked and lived here. The rooms are bright, panoramic, and almost all have a spacious living room and kitchen in line with Tuscan traditions. The farmhouse also provides two apartments for the physically challenged. During summer months guests may use the two swimming pools, a large one for adults and a small one for children, which both offer a spectacular view of the Val d’Orcia.

Reservations can be made to visit the farmhouse wine cellar and purchase Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines produced on site.

Villa Zio Antonio, raised level with balcony; 166.3 sq m, 2 master bedrooms with private bath; 1 room with two beds, 1 sofa bed in living room, 2 kitchens (1 with dishwasher) and 3 baths – 8+2 bedding accommodations.

Osvan, first floor, 67 sq m with balcony: 1 master bedroom, 1 double bed room, kitchen – living room and bath – 4+2 bedding accommodations.

Orio, first floor, 49 sq m withy balcony: 2 rooms, kitchen – living room and bath – 4+2 bedding accommodations.

Armando, first floor, 67 sq m with balcony: 1 master bedroom, 1 room with two beds, kitchen – living room and bath – 4+2 bedding accommodations.

Ofelio, on two levels with entrance in the main courtyard, 49 sq m: 2 single bed rooms, kitchen – living room and bath – 2+2 bedding accommodations.

Marino, ground floor, 47 sq m, overlooking the main courtyard: 1 master bedroom, kitchen – living room and bath – 2+2 bedding accommodations.

Pietro, ground floor, 48 sq m: kitchen, 1 single bed room, 1 master bedroom and bath, 3 bedding accommodations.

Isola, ground floor, 45 sq m,1 master bedroom, 1 kitchen, bath for the physically challenged, overlooking the garden – 2 bedding accommodations.

Adele, ground floor, 37 sq m, 1 master bedroom, 1 kitchen, bath for the physically challenged, 2 bedding accommodations.

Sports: 2 swimming pools (one for adults and one for children) – open from June to September, garden, archery.

The agriturismo is found about 3 km from the center of Montalcino.
Montalcino is located on an enchanting hill 564 m above sea level, and still maintains its charming medieval center. Its territory, which is part of the Parco Artistico Naturale e Culturale della Val d'Orcia, is covered in vineyards (which produce greatly praised wines like Brunello), olive groves, and forests with holm oaks (in fact, the name Montalcino, or Mons Ilcinus, probably derives from the Latin word for the holm oak, or Ilex) .

Visit at Montalcino:
the 14^th-century Fortress,
the Municipal Palace (late 13^th-cent. public architecture),
the Loggiati di Piazza del Popolo (with arches from the 14^th and 15^th cent.),
the neoclassical Cathedral (built upon an ancient church from the 11^th cent.),
the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Soccorso (built in the 17^th cent. on top of a 15^th-cent. church),
the Church of Sant'Egidio (Siena’s church, 14^th cent.), and the 14^th-cent churches of Sant'Agostino (Siena school frescoes from the 14^th cent.) and San Francesco, with convents and lovely cloisters.
Set dates for Montalcino are the Sagra del Tordo, which takes place on the last Sunday in October, and the Opening of the Hunting Season, the second Sunday in August. These are important historical feasts with archery competitions between the four sections of the city (Borghetto, Pianello, Ruga, and Travaglio) that call to mind boar hunting in the Middle Ages, while a long parade in lavish costumes unfolds through the city streets, accompanied by folkloric music and dancing by the group “Il Trescone.”

9 km from Montalcino, at Castelnuovo dell’Abate, you’ll find the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a wonderful work of architecture that, according to legend, was built on top of an ancient votive chapel commissioned by Charlemagne in 781 AD.

Other sights to see:
The Baths of Bagno Vignoni, perfect for relaxing, circa 15 km away,
The city of Pienza, circa 25 km away,
The cities of Siena (circa 45 km) and Florence (circa 100 km),
The Parco Naturale della Maremma, circa 65 km away,
The Monte Amiata (circa 1700 meters) with its characteristic hamlets and majestic beech and chestnut tree forests, circa 40 km away.