Colle Alberti Country House
Vintage Toscana meets contemporary minimalism — pale woods, natural materials, and original 17th-century agricultural architecture. Quiet, unhurried, and genuinely intimate. No spa, no conference rooms, no fuss.
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Why It Matters
The estate's history traces to 1113, sits on the former Medici and later Strozzi hunting grounds, and is the largest agricultural estate in the Cerreto Guidi municipality. The 17th-century wine cellars are where the award-winning Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo ages for three years in an attic exposed to seasonal temperature swings. Landscape architect Marco Bay — who also designed Milan's Piazza Duomo green spaces — laid out the gardens.
A real working 250-hectare wine estate that happens to have 18 rooms. The Colle Alberti tenuta sits atop a hill in the Chianti DOCG zone outside Cerreto Guidi, producing Chianti, Vin Santo, olive oil, wheat, and sunflower seeds — and it has done so under the same family's stewardship since 1819. One brother is an architect (he designed the guest quarters), another is the winemaker. The interior is surprisingly contemporary: pale oak, clean lines, a soft natural palette set against original stone walls and brick arches. Opened as a guest property in August 2024.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Junior Suite
35–40 sqm split across two separate rooms: a master bedroom (with a four-poster bed option) and a living room. Sleeps up to three with a sofa-bed on request. The most spacious standard accommodation in the main house, with the same understated contemporary palette.
Four-poster double or twin · 37 sqmJunior Suite with Kitchen
Ground-floor suite of around 35–40 sqm combining a large bedroom and bathroom with a cozy living room that has a fully equipped kitchen. Good option for self-catering guests or longer stays. Same quality of finishes as the Junior Suite.
Double · 37 sqmStandard
The entry-level rooms in the main building. At 20–25 sqm they're compact but well-appointed, with garden and vineyard views. Contemporary rustic style: oak panelling, pale tones, clean lines. One ground-floor Standard room is adapted for accessibility with a step-free bathroom and a more generous footprint.
Double or twin · 22 sqm
Superior
A step up in space and light. At 30–35 sqm these rooms provide real breathing room, with windows looking out over the vineyards. The same contemporary rustic palette as throughout — oak, pale linen, stone — but with a sitting area and more generous proportions. Popular with honeymooners.
Double · 32 sqmSuperior Plus
On the ground floor of the main building with over 30 sqm and — critically — a private outdoor space of your own. Good pick if you want somewhere to sit outside without sharing the communal garden. Same decor and amenities as the Superior.
Double · 32 sqmSuperior with Mezzanine
First floor room of roughly 35 sqm with a sleeping mezzanine level overhead — an unusual architectural detail that gives the room genuine character. The mezzanine is a compact reading and relaxing space, not a second bedroom. Same natural materials and pale palette throughout.
Double · 35 sqmThe Barn
An 80 sqm fully independent two-storey barn conversion, completely separate from the main hotel. Ground floor has a master bedroom and private bathroom plus a high-ceilinged kitchen-dining area. Upper floor has a second bedroom (double or twin) with its own ensuite. Private terrace with table and chairs overlooking the vineyards. Sleeps four. Farmhouse-inspired interiors with honey-hued woods, exposed beams, and rustic-luxe furnishings. Best option for families wanting full privacy, or two couples travelling together.
2 doubles or 1 double + 2 singles · 80 sqmThe Granary
Intimate rooms inside the independent Granary building, directly overlooking the vineyards. Ground-floor rooms open directly onto the garden; upper-floor rooms have exposed beams and the half-timbered windows typical of Tuscan rural buildings. Small but characterful — best for guests who want original architectural detail over square footage.
Double or twin · 19 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Adjacent to the wine cellar, the estate's old oil mill (no longer operating) houses a private collection of historic agricultural tools: iron and wooden plows, a traditional olive mill, and rare farming objects from the past.
The estate sits at the start of a network of cycling routes through rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves — including Tuscany's signature strade bianche (white gravel roads). Routes suit all levels. Bike hire available at the property. The areas around Vinci and Cerreto Guidi in the Chianti Montalbano zone are the main destinations.
Participate in the grape and olive harvests between September and December. Hands-on time in the vineyards and olive groves of the 250-hectare estate. The estate is the largest agricultural producer in the Cerreto Guidi municipality.
An unheated 15m pool open April through October, set slightly apart from the main house with views across vineyards and wheat fields. Landscaped by architect Marco Bay (Milan's Piazza Duomo) with holm oaks for shade and figs and cypress for scent. Sun loungers provided.
The hotel arranges private guided tours of the local area and further afield. Nearby destinations include Villa Medicea di Cerreto Guidi (3.5 km), the Museo Leonardiano in Vinci (10 km), and the cities of Florence, Pisa, Siena, and Lucca (all under an hour by car).
Guided tour of the 17th-century Strozzi-built cellars, covering the estate's winemaking history and process. Guests taste the estate's Chianti DOCG wines, including the flagship Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo — a hand-harvested wine oak-aged for three years in the vinsantaia attic where temperature swings intensify flavor. Tours also cover the seasonal grain and olive processes. The wine cellar is open Monday–Friday 9am–12pm and 3pm–5pm, Saturday 9am–12pm.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Elevator available in the main building.
Available in all rooms and common areas throughout the property.
A locally sourced breakfast is included in the rate. Buffet plus à la carte options including eggs, omelettes, and pancakes cooked to order.
Snug lounge bar in the Country House serving coffee from 8am, estate wines, and signature cocktails. Full range of estate-produced wines available. Room service snacks 8am–9pm.
Extensive landscaped gardens featuring Mediterranean maquis, figs, pomegranates, strawberry trees, and wildflower prairies. Designed to blend with the estate's natural surroundings.
Dogs welcome for €12 per dog per night. Must be kept on a leash and not left unsupervised.
Unheated, open April–October. Designed by landscape architect Marco Bay with holm oak shade and vineyard views.
Bicycles available for hire at the property for exploring the strade bianche and surrounding Chianti Montalbano hills.
All rooms include Smart TV, air conditioning, minibar, kettle, free bottled water, Comfort Zone bath products, rainfall shower, safe, and pool towels. Bathrobes available on request.
Staff can arrange private transfers, guided tours, bike hire, and activity bookings. Private van transfers from Florence/Pisa airports at €150 each way; train station transfers from €50.
EV charging station planned for January 2026 (subject to change — verify before booking).
Large on-site car park, free for all guests. A car is strongly recommended given the rural location.
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