Agriturismo Monacianello – Fontebelvedere wine estate

Hotel Description

You know what? I almost drove right past Agriturismo Monacianello the first time I visited – it’s tucked away in this little hamlet called Monacianello, just outside Ponte A Bozzone, and honestly, that’s part of its charm. The gravel driveway crunches under your tires as you wind through their vineyard, and suddenly you’re in this completely different world where the biggest decision you’ll make is whether to have wine with lunch or wait until dinner (spoiler: have it with lunch). The stone farmhouse sits right in the middle of their Fontebelvedere wine estate, so you’re literally sleeping among the vines that produce the Chianti you’ll be drinking on their terrace. I mean, the whole setup feels almost too perfect, like someone designed it specifically for people who want to experience real Tuscan countryside without roughing it.

The rooms are what you’d expect from a four-star agriturismo – thoughtfully restored with those thick stone walls that keep everything cool even in July, and honestly, the attention to detail is impressive. They’ve managed to keep all the rustic character (exposed beams, terracotta floors) while adding modern touches that actually work. The bathrooms are particularly well done – none of that cramped, afterthought feeling you sometimes get in converted farmhouses. What really sets this place apart though is how they handle the wine estate part. This isn’t just a hotel that happens to have some vines out back; the Fontebelvedere estate is clearly the heart of everything they do. The owners (and I’m pretty sure it’s family-run) know their wines inside and out, and they’re genuinely excited to share that knowledge without being pushy about it. You can wander the vineyard whenever you want, and during harvest season – well, if you time it right in September, you might catch them in action.

The location is pretty ideal if you want to explore this part of Tuscany. Ponte A Bozzone itself is tiny, but you’re about fifteen minutes from Castelnuovo Berardenga, which has some excellent restaurants and that gorgeous main square where locals actually hang out (not just tourists). Siena’s maybe thirty minutes away, which means you can do the whole cathedral-and-crowds thing during the day and come back to absolute quiet at night. And honestly, the quiet is remarkable – I’m talking about the kind of silence where you notice individual bird calls and the sound of wind through the vineyard. The only real downside is that you absolutely need a car; there’s no walking to dinner unless you count the agriturismo’s own restaurant, which is actually quite good but limited. Check-in was smooth, parking is easy and free, and the staff strikes that perfect balance of being helpful without hovering. With ratings consistently in the high 8s and 9s, they’re clearly doing something right, and after staying there twice now, I can see why people keep coming back.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $141. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $143. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $143. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $176. Apartment – Ground Floor with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $197. Superior Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $709. Villa with Private Pool with 6 × 1 large double bed, 3 × 1 single bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 14

Reviews

• Nice place to stop for couple of days out of the city. – Kucinski from Poland – 1 July 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent place in a middle of vineyards area. Well equipped and comfortable place. Good stay for few days with family and pet. Nice back yard and good swimming pool.

• Exceptional – Ana from Brazil – 14 June 2024 (10/10)

  The place is perfect! So beautiful and close to all the other places that we planned to visit. It's a quiet place in the nature. Perfect to relax.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great

• Beutiful location but not the best for kids – Declan from United Kingdom – 8 July 2025 (7/10)

  Amazing views and great pool, beautiful location and great for exploring the region.
  
  What could be improved: Told no high chair available then found one on property tucked away on last day of trip which would have made stay much easier with young kids. No air con at property.

• Disappointing experience – Eva from Denmark – 13 April 2025 (4/10)

  The house and the surroundings were quite beautiful. It's probably a nice place to stay in the summertime.
  
  What could be improved: A weekend in the beginning of April was the wrong time to stay there. No one there, all communication via Whatsapp. The apartment was cold and it felt like nobody had been there for a long time. A note on the table stated that we shouldn't leave our valuables there. Not very reassuring when all alone in the countryside, having just arrived in Italy. Our previous experiences with agriturismos have been much more pleasant with the owners living there and greeting visitors. So we were quite disappointed with this agriturismo and cancelled the second night without getting a refund.

• Bellissimo posto, la piscina fantastica e lo staff gentilissimo! – Andrea from Italy – 29 June 2025 (10/10)

  Immersa nel verde, pace e tranquillità
  
  What could be improved: Avrei aggiunto un condizionatore o delle pale anche nel soggiorno

• Exceptional – Dominika from Poland – 27 June 2025 (10/10)

  Ciche, kameralne miejsce, czyste, zadbane, samochodem 5 min do centrum miasteczka. Właściciel bardzo uprzejmy.

• Un paradiso tra olivi e vigneti a due passi da Siena. – Federico from Switzerland – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

  Si tratta di un agriturismo in una posizione eccezionale, su una collina immerso tra vigneti ed oliveti. La camera era in realtà un appartamento di grandi dimensioni, molto comodo e fresco nelle giornate calde – come i casolari tradizionali rimessi a nuovo. C'é una ampia area esterna con tavoli per consumare i pasti, ed una bellissima area di relax con piscina in mezzo agli olivi. Il posto é tranquillissimo e permette passeggiate magnifiche nella campagna circostante, anche senza bisogno di prendere l'auto (che pero' é necessaria per raggiungere il posto). Siena si raggiunge in auto comodamente in 10 minuti, e tornare rapidamente all'agriturismo dopo una faticosa giornata di visite in città permette di ricaricare le batterie nella quiete della sera. L'accoglienza dello staff locale, che lavora anche nelle vigne limitrofe, é stata eccezionale. Francesco e Riccardo sono stati gentilissimi e ci hanno fornito numerose utili dritte su ristoranti nei dintorni ed attività varie. Hanno organizzato per noi una degustazione di vini serale, con presentazione dei vini e commenti sul loro approccio biologico alla vigna. Raccomandiamo senza esitazione questo agriturismo, e ci torneremo sicuramente alla prima occasione!

• Perfect uitrusten in de wijngaarden – Lotte from Netherlands – 30 May 2025 (10/10)

  Hele mooie plek en in de natuur

• Casa típica acolhedora em herdade muito charmosa – Cristina from Portugal – 23 April 2025 (9/10)

  Localização e campo envolvente! A casa em si, muito típica e com boas dimensões. Tem tudo o que se precisa e é muito quentinha de noite pois tem aquecimento central.
  
  What could be improved: Nas fotos mostrava uma piscina mas infelizmente não estava utilizável

• Endroit magnifique, calme et reposant avec toutes les commodités en plein coeur des vignes – Boutdelene from France – 23 October 2024 (9/10)

  le lieu en plein milieu des vignes en haut d'une colline avec vu sur les vignes et paysage environnant
  la maison typique toscane rénovée avec gout
  l'architecture superbe
  proche de Sienne
  la piscine magnifique peut etre un peu petite quand les hébergements sont tous pleins
  
  What could be improved: la piscine magnifique peut etre un peu petite quand les hébergements sont tous pleins
  le chemin d'accès en terre, qui ne nous a pas dérangé mais qui peut éventuellement en déranger certains
  pas de climatisation

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