Agriturismo Tassinaia • Montefiesole (Pontassieve) • Chianti Rufina
The Tassinaia Blog: Tuscan Guides, Stories & Travel Tips
Discover the history of Montefiesole, guided forest walks with our wolves Moses & Arya, stress-free itineraries between Chianti Rufina and Florence, and our estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Walk with the Wolves in the Woods near Florence: the Montefiesole Experience with Moses and Arya
A 2-hour guided walk along the woodland trails of Montefiesole and Bardellone hill with Moses and Arya, our two Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs: local history, wolf ethology and a…
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The history of Tassinaia: seven centuries of a hamlet on the hills of Montefiesole
Tassinaia did not start out as a farm stay: it is a hamlet more than seven centuries old, from the Tassini family of the 13th century to the Passigli family. Documents, old…
Autumn in Tuscany near Florence: Chianti Rufina and fall foliage
There is a time of year when the hills around Florence slowly change colour.
Romantic Weekend near Florence: Jacuzzi, Sunsets & Tuscan Breakfast at Agriturismo Tassinaia
An authentic retreat in the Tuscan woods, the quiet of the hills and an atmosphere made for two, about 25 minutes from Florence.
Workshops, retreats and team building: bringing your projects to life in the Tuscan countryside
Quiet that helps people focus, an authentic setting and easy logistics: the three things a successful event needs.
Motorcycle Routes in Tuscany: 7 Passes Between Chianti and Emilia
The Tuscan-Emilian Apennines are not a barrier: they are a huge playground for riders, with perfect tarmac, ancient forests, medieval villages and breathtaking views.
Montefiesole's green gold: locally produced extra virgin olive oil
The hills of Montefiesole have been olive country for centuries. Here Agriturismo Tassinaia makes its own extra virgin olive oil by hand.
E-bike trails and MTB routes in Pontassieve: discovering the Bardellone
Dirt tracks, the scent of the undergrowth and silence: a few steps from the farmhouse begins the Bardellone trail network.
Villages and walks around Montefiesole: 5 places not to miss
A side of Tuscany far from mass tourism, just outside Florence: medieval villages, Romanesque churches, ancient forests and trails through vineyards and olive groves.
The Pieve di San Lorenzo a Montefiesole: history, art and spirituality near Pontassieve
A Romanesque church first documented in 1190, a 5-minute walk from Agriturismo Tassinaia: its history, its architecture and when to visit.
Montefiesole: history, legends and nature in the hamlet loved by poets
The hamlet of Montefiesole in the hills of Pontassieve: its medieval past, the Passigli family's oral tradition about Dante after Campaldino, Shelley and what to see today.
Visiting Florence by Train from Pontassieve: A Guide to a Stress-Free Vacation
Strict limited-traffic zones (ZTL), heavy traffic and city-centre parking that can top €30 a day: Florence by car is hard work. By train from Pontassieve it is easy.
Experience Authentic Tuscany at Agriturismo Tassinaia
Turn these stories into your next holiday: stay in our historic rooms with buffet breakfast included, relax in the private spring-water Hot Tub SPA and walk with Moses & Arya in our woods.