Podere Brizio

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about finding great places in Tuscany? Sometimes the best ones are tucked away where you’d never think to look. Podere Brizio is one of those spots – it’s actually in this tiny hamlet called Tavernelle, about fifteen minutes outside Montalcino proper, and honestly, that’s part of what makes it so special. I mean, everyone’s fighting for rooms right in the town center, but here you get this authentic agriturismo experience with rolling vineyard views that’ll make you forget why you thought you needed to be walking distance from the fortress.

The property itself feels like someone’s sophisticated country cousin decided to open their doors to travelers. It’s got that rustic Tuscan thing down pat – think exposed beams and terracotta floors – but without feeling like you’re staying in a museum. The rooms are genuinely comfortable (I’m talking proper mattresses and rainfall showers), and the whole place has this lived-in elegance that you can’t fake. What really got me was how quiet it gets at night – like, properly quiet in a way that makes you realize how much noise you’re used to living with. You’ll hear maybe some crickets and that’s it. The staff actually lives locally and knows their stuff about the area, which is refreshing after dealing with so many places where the front desk can barely tell you where to get decent coffee.

Here’s the thing about staying out in Tavernelle – yes, you’ll want a car, but the drive into Montalcino is actually gorgeous, especially in the early morning when the light hits the cypress trees just right. Plus, you’re positioned perfectly for day trips to places like Pienza or Sant’Antimo (that abbey is maybe twenty minutes away and worth the detour). The property has its own parking, which trust me, you’ll appreciate after trying to navigate those medieval streets in town. I stayed in late September and the weather was perfect – warm days, cool nights, and the grape harvest was just finishing up, so there was this energy in the air. The breakfast spread is solid too, with local pastries and really good coffee, though they serve it until a civilized hour, not one of those rushed affairs that ends at 9 AM sharp. Look, with a 9.4 rating, you’re not taking a huge risk here, and honestly, places like this are getting harder to find as more of Tuscany gets touristy and generic. If you want to feel like you’re actually experiencing the region rather than just passing through it, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Classic Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
• Prestige Double Room with 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Daniela from Brazil (10/10)

  The hotel is excelent! Great location, near to Castello Banfi. The staff (Vitto and the waitress!) was very polite and helpful, we had few minutes to have something to eat and they made us amazing sandwiches. There is also spa included, very good. The bed was big and confortable and all the building very clean and beautiful.

• Jocelyne from Canada (10/10)

  What a beautiful property , the staff was amazing as was the food and wine and olive oil . The spa area was lovely after exploring for the day .

• Yu from China (10/10)

  Everything

• Bulman from United Kingdom (9/10)

  All the staff were so nice and went out of their way to make our stay a good one. The vineyards and countryside surrounding the hotel were spectacularly beautiful.

• Shelly from United States (9/10)

  Beautiful property, very spacious room and bathroom, suoer comfortable bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was great too!

• Tim from Jersey (9/10)

  The location, scenery and facilities were fantastic. Excellent breakfast and Vito was great!

• Fernando from Switzerland (8/10)

  The rooom was really amazing. Breakfast and dinner.could be improve and have more variety of choice. The pool should be in better conditions, specially the floor.

• Beth from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Vito and the other staff at Podere Brizio were exceptional! So friendly, welcoming, helpful with recommendations and accommodating. Nothing was too much for them. Breakfast was varied and tasty and definitely recommend eating at the restaurant on site. If I could give more stars I would. Truly an unforgettable experience which we will never forget.

• Rafael from Brazil (10/10)

  Everything was perfect! Vito and Sara were very nice with us!
  Definitely we’re coming back with our whole family

• Evie from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Podere Brizio completely exceeded our expectations! The surroundings are just so beautiful, it was very peaceful and absolutely stunning.
  The team were very welcoming and super helpful with recommendations and things to do.
  The rooms are really spacious and clean as were the other facilities I.e swimming pool.
  We had dinner at the restaurant one evening and it was our favourite night, the food was delicious, Vito was a great host and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting underneath the stars hearing all the crickets and wildlife.
  We will definitely be returning!

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