The farm

The atmosphere on the farm is friendly, simple and homely

There was an antique inscription carved on a stone placed along the dirt road that in the past linked Reggello to Florence, recited:
"Thou traveller who comes from afar, stop and taste the good wine at Montalbano Farm."
That stone was swept away to widen the original road, but, even today, the elderly of the area still remember it and with their tales they hand on its wisdom.

The Montalbano Farm is in the municipality of Reggello, between the villages of San Donato in Fronzano and Donnini, just 27 km from Florence and close to the most splendid art cities of Tuscany. At an elevation of 400 metres, behind the slopes of the Pratomagno, it dominates the Arno valley, offering guests scenery of rare beauty. This splendid countryside is ideal for anyone looking for peace and quiet, for those who wish to rediscover the pace, flavours and smells now lost in the rush of everyday life and restore their energies surrounded by the beauty of unspoilt nature. The atmosphere on the farm is friendly, simple and homely and days pass blissfully in the company of lots of new friends from all over the world. The children (and not only…) will enjoy swimming in the beautiful swimming pool surrounded by rocks or playing boules and table tennis in the play-park or with the farm animals. Long walks, horse-riding in the vineyard (there are lots of riding schools in the vicinity), a myriad of paths and small roads, a real paradise for biking and trekking enthusiasts, a visit to the cellar, a stroll in the vegetable garden or orchard to decide what to have for lunch, a good book or simply a stop to admire the charming countryside, the hills and cypresses, medieval towers and the bell-towers of old churches – a real holiday, a real rest. And in the fresh evening air, in front of a wonderful barbecue with a glass of good Chianti wine and a delicious piece of “fettunta” made with the sweetest-smelling oil you have ever tasted, an unforgettable day comes to a close. Live at the Fattoria Montalbano all year round. All the different seasons in the countryside have their special attraction. In the spring: everything comes to life and the countryside is full of colours and perfumes. In summer: the sound of the cicadas, the ripening grapes the fresh evenings spent enjoying the folklore of the festivities of Tuscan towns. The autumn: the grape harvest, the new oil, long awaited throughout the year, the mushrooms and the chestnuts. Winter: nature rests under the snow, the earth fire burns. And the natural cycle begins again.