When people imagine the archetypal Tuscan hill town, they are most likely to be picturing those in the area west of Siena. This is where San Gimignano thrusts its grey stone towers into blue skies, where Volterra’s medieval streets and alabaster artisans sit atop “a towering great bluff that gets all the winds and sees all the world” (D. H. Lawrence). More off the beaten track, the underrated Elsa Valley is home to other attractive hill towns, including Colle di Val d’Elsa, Certaldo and Castelfiorentino, which have virtually no crowds and offer a better glimpse of genuine Tuscan town life.
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Poggio al Casone is a charming resort in Tuscany, set in a private wine farm among 40 hectares of vineyards! From the cypress lined drive up to the manor (which looked like a film set!), to the monographed towels and robes, the teapot, cup and saucers, the wonderful wine tour, to the caretaker's smiling and helpful self, owner's passion for his vineyards and Tuscany in general, the weather, the pool... the list goes on. Everything is perfect!!! The attention to detail is incredible. Here you feel so welcome... A tuscan home away from home!
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