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…
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.
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.
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.
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.