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 "Ricavo" derives from the Latin "rivus cavus", which means river bed, a name not uncommon in Tuscany. From both the historical as well as the economical aspect "Ricavo" of Castellina in Chianti was noted as the most important location with this name in Tuscany. |
Ricavo is in fact mentioned for the first time in an official document, once stored in the Passigno Abbey, and dating back in time as far as March 994. |
 Tenuta di Ricavo is a very lovingly restored medieval hamlet in the natural setting of 445 acres of a protected Nature Park. The tranquility, the freshness of the air, the voices of song birds, the colors of wild flowers, the rich hues of cypress, the sense of space unite to present you with a tranquil sense of peace and relaxation. |
To stay in Ricavo is to experience history in modern comfort, nature in a safe, pristine beauty, local cusine beautifully prepared and presented. |
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