Cypress trees greet you at the entrance gates to the house. The narrow road is only accessed by a few locals and is very quiet.
'Under the Tuscan Sun' views of Casa Rossa, the original farmhouse and Casa San Vito which was once the barn.
A pale watery light on a winter day looking out over the countryside from the Chianti hills that lead to the house.
Grapes grown onsite are pressed in the cantina of Casa Rossa for Chianti. Plastic has replaced straw that used to cover demijohns.
In cantina underneath Casa Rossa are rows of barrels where the wine is aged to perfection.
Sit out an enjoy a meal al fresco. The views out over the hills and vineyards are beautiful
Mustard in bloom in the springtime in Chianti.
View from the terrace of Casa Rossa overlooking the beautiful valley below.
The distinctive terracotta color of Casa Rossa. The double doors lead to the wine cellar. The panoramic terrace is above.
Views from the back of Casa Rossa and Casa San Vito overlooking the fields. Spring brings wild mustard growing between grape trellises.
The doors below the house open to the cantina where the Chianti wine is made.
The sofa opens up to become a double bed.
Toast the sunset with dinner on the expansive terrace.
Comfortable living room for enjoying a glass of Chianti. The fruit on the table is from the trees outside.
The living room flows into the entry area adding to the feeling of space between the rooms
The entrance to Casa Rossa has a lovely china cupboard and extra seating that can be pulled into the living room.
The open floor plan encouranges socializing between the living room and kitchen
The French doors off of the living room open onto the expansive terrace.
Country-style eat-in kitchen with fireplace and views over the vineyards.
Looking from the fireplace you can see the meal preparation area. Behind the door to the left is the washing machine and broom closet.
Simple, uncluttered country style is the look of the master bedroom with queen-sized bed.
The master bedroom of Casa Rossa is spacious with an antique dresser, a large armoire and a window with views over the vineyards.
Spacious and beautifully tiled master bathroom with jetted whirlpool bathtub for long relaxing soaks.
The sink area of the main bathroom has good counter space and lots of storage space.
The large Jacuzzi style bathtub is perfect for a long relaxing soak and handy for families who want to bath several children before bedtime.
The roomy second bedroom is flooded with light from two windows.
A desk in the corner is the perfect place to write in your vacation journal. Other corner has a large armoire and a roll away bed.
A peaceful retreat is the desk in the second bedroom.
The second bedroom has a private bathroom with sink, shower, toilet and bidet.
Large tiled shower in the second bathroom.
Out the bedroom window you might spot the vineyard proprietor Giulio carefully staking, trimming and hand watering the vines.
Second bedroom of Casa Rossa has west-facing views of vineyards and olive orchards. Watch the sunset behind distant hills.
The grapes are drying for making the sweet, special Vin Santo