Head to one of rural Tuscany’s most prestigious country estates for a villa holiday that’s deliciously centred around the fruits of the land.
Villa Saletta is a sprawling historic estate offering three considerately restored villas with original features that date back to the 19th century, which can comfortably accommodate you and your family or friends.
For many centuries, the estate was once a thriving agricultural enterprise that encompassed its own medieval borgo (village). In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was revived into a highly profitable working estate. Twenty years ago, the current owners revived its legacy winemaking traditions into a modern business and took stewardship of the land. Today you’ll find acres of age-old vineyards and olive groves, fertile rolling farmland, and wooded valleys home to truffles.
Villa Saletta’s beautifully restored villas are the perfect backdrop for food and wine lovers to indulge in their passion.
During your stay, you can discover the award-winning range of red, rosé, and sparkling wines produced at the estate’s boutique winery by enjoying a tour of the vineyards. This is your chance to meet the local winemakers before heading for a wine tasting at the award-winning Cantina.
Try your hand at creating regional, seasonal dishes with an in-villa cooking class from a local Tuscan cook. You can learn the art of making authentic homemade pasta and the secrets to Tuscany’s delicious desserts. Once you’ve perfected a few Tuscan classics, you can cook to your heart’s content in your well-equipped villa kitchen.
The villas are designed around the art of al-fresco living with each boasting entertaining terraces and outdoor dining spaces. You can get the barbecue going too, with deliveries of excellent local organic meats available on request.
Should you be celebrating a special occasion or prefer to opt out of cooking during your stay then the Villa Saletta team can arrange award-winning private chefs to come and whip up a gourmet meal or two for you. You may wish to embrace a touch of romance with a magical sunset picnic in the vineyards.
During the autumn months, there are ample opportunities to join in the grape harvest or go on a truffle hunting experience in the nearby woods.
Villa Saletta is easy to reach, being just a 30-minute drive from Pisa Galilei International Airport.
Your Tuscan gourmet getaway awaits.
