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 Owned by the Marquis Capponi from the end of the 18th century, Fattoria Poggio Capponi is situated on a hill in the Chianti area of Montespertoli, south west of Florence, and overlooks a landscape of woods, vineyards, olive trees and cornfields. The Taviani brothers were so inspired by the beauty of the surrounding countryside that they decided to use it as the setting of their film "La notte di San Lorenzo" (St. Lawrence's Night). |
 Set in such magnificent Tuscan landscape, this 500-hectare estate is specialised in very fine wines and extra virgin olive oil production. Fattoria Poggio Capponi produces 6 types of wine (220,000 bottles a year), in addition to extra virgin olive oil, wheat and sunflowers. Montespertoli, at the centre of a district intensely involved with wine growing, holds an important trade fair of Chianti wines every spring. |
 Housed in old farmhouses and barns, the flats have been fully restored and very carefully furnished by the owners, in total respect of the villa's 16th century style. Two apartments are within the main farm villa, and four others are in a nearby hamlet on the same estate. The apartments are completely independent, with kitchen, garden and parking place. |
 Hidden below the terrace garden at the main villa and enjoying panoramic views over forests and castles, the swimming pool is dipped in the olive grove that frames the breathtaking surrounding landscape. The charming and helpful owner arranges wine and oil tasting and tours of fascinating and important vineyards and museums in the area. In fact, there are many mediaeval towns in the vicinity, such as Certaldo, Gambassi, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni. |
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