Pieve Aldina, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Cradled between Siena and Florence in the heart of Chianti Classico country, Pieve Aldina is a former bishop’s residence turned soulful Tuscan retreat. Set in the medieval village of Radda in Chianti, this 14th-century property has been carefully reimagined by the Fontenille team into a place where Renaissance grandeur meets vineyard-draped views and slow living. Cypress trees frame the garden, the scent of wild herbs lingers in the air, and the surrounding hills roll out like an oil painting. With just 22 rooms and suites, this is classic Chianti, with fresher eyes and far fewer tourists.
Luxury details
22 rooms (including 15 suites), some with original frescoes and soaring views over olive groves and vineyards
Outdoor swimming pool with valley views, set in peaceful terraced gardens
Restaurant Le Rondini serving produce-forward Tuscan dishes rooted in the region’s culinary heritage
Private chapel for weddings & blessings
Spaces for private events, celebrations, or wellness retreats
In-room massages, bespoke yoga and fitness sessions on request
Curated experiences including wine tastings, truffle hunts, Vespa tours, and pasta-making with local chefs
Bikes available for guests; hiking trails begin from the doorstep
Dogs welcome (with supplement); accessible rooms available
40min from Sienna
1 hr from Florence Airport
1h20 from Pisa Airport
Private transfers on request
Combine with: Southern Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia, a stay in Florence’s Oltrarno district for artisan studios and less tourist-trodden streets; a detour to Arezzo or Cortona for antiques, slow lunches and under-the-radar Tuscan charm, a few nights in Bologna for food that rivals Tuscany’s (but fewer people know it), a seaside pause in Maremma for wild beaches, Etruscan sites and salty air
Local highlights: Chianti Classico wine estates, medieval hilltop villages (Castellina, Greve, Gaiole), olive oil tastings, artisan food markets, hiking the Volpaia trail, Eroica cycling routes, Siena’s Palio and Florence’s Renaissance art
Perfect for couples, curious travellers, wine lovers, hikers, honeymooners, weddings, anniversaries, multi-generational escapes, intimate retreats or small group buyouts
