Bar Trattoria Da Emilio In Poggibonsi

15/08/2025: We spent a week in this picture-postcard location. The property has truly been enhanced by the estate's owners, who enthusiastically share their love of their region and its gastronomic heritage. The rooms, with their authentic charm, bear the marks of time, but the thick walls provide a welcome coolness in summer despite the lack of air conditioning. A special mention goes to the restaurant, with its magnificent views of Tuscany and delicious dishes that far surpassed anything we tasted in Siena. We're already dreaming of returning... perhaps for our wedding!

09/08/2025: A magnificent stay at Torre alla Tolfe, in a splendid, historic, and relaxing setting. The property consists of a small group of large buildings perched on a hilltop, surrounding an ancient tower dating back to Charlemagne. The view from the property overlooks the entire countryside east of Siena, offering a typical Tuscan landscape. The hill is surrounded by olive trees and vineyards managed by the estate, which produces its own wine (including an excellent Chianti) and olive oil in an ecological and sustainable manner. The swimming pool offers magnificent views of the Tuscan landscape, and a small bar serves drinks during the day. The property also has a restaurant and a shop where you can purchase products from the estate and the region. The quality of our stay was also due to the attentiveness and kindness of the team who manage the estate. It should be noted that upon my arrival, I received a warm welcome from the receptionist in excellent French. Finally, the estate offers many activities on site, including a historical tour of the property followed by a tasting of the estate's wines. I highly recommend this tour, which lasts a little over 2 hours (you won't see the time go by) and which will allow you to visit the underground passages of the property and immerse yourself in the history of the place. A huge thank you to Virginia who organized this tour during my stay and who really knew how to convey her passion for the history and the wine production of the place.