Livernano Bed & Breakfast
Loc. Livernano
53017 Radda in Chianti, Italy
Livernano is a
truly ancient place. It was first inhabited by
Etruscans, then occupied by the Romans. During the interminable mediaeval wars between Siena
and Florence, the hamlet served as a fortified border post. Our beautiful Romanesque
church dates back to the 11th century. In the 17th century, Livernano turned into a quiet
farming village. At the end of WWII, Tuscany
suffered grinding poverty and the beautiful countryside, tended by humans for millennia,
became almost entirely depopulated. The last farmers left Livernano in 1953. The hamlet
regained new life in 1990, when the complete restoration of the entire estate was begun.
Vineyards were re-planted, ancient olive terraces restored and the buildings and outhouses
renovated and modernized, to create a state-of-the-art winery and guest house. Today,
Livernano is once again a working farm, focussed firmly on fine wines, but also producing
grappa, excellent olive oil, honey, vegetables, fruits and preserves.
Two houses of the
hamlet have been completely redesigned to accommodate guests in an atmosphere of
understated luxury. There are 2 suites & 5 double rooms.All rooms are spacious and
beautifully furnished with fine, local antiques and en-suite marble bathrooms. They all
feature stereos, telephones and mini-bars. Guests can also enjoy our beautiful landscaped
swimming pool and authentic four-course dinners prepared by our local chef. Set
in splendid isolation amidst forests, vines and olive groves, Livernano is nevertheless
close to local towns, historic sites,
Michelin-starred and traditional rustic restaurants, and famous wineries. The shopping and
cultural centers of Florence and Siena are only a short drive away.
Our first
vineyards were planted at high densities 15 years ago with selected vines suited to our
unique soils and microclimate, and pruned for exceptionally low yields. All these for a
single purpose: To achieve the best possible quality of grapes from this wonderful land. Our
cellars are elegantly simple and impeccably kept. We use the most modern technology where
necessary to achieve quality and longevity, but aim to allow our wines to express the full
richness and fascination of their unique territory. Our flagship wine, Livernano is
primarily a blend of our best Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese parcels. Majestic
and age-worthy, it offers richly fruited aromatics and powerful structure.We believe in
the superb quality of Tuscany’s indigenous grapes. Our Puro Sangue is pure
Sangiovese, and displays classic black cherry and violet aromas, velvety texture and
characteristically high acidity. Our Chianti
Classico (80% Sangiovese with 20% Merlot) possesses the lively aromatics and rich
fruit of its bigger brothers, but is designed for younger drinking…a prime example of
the appellation. One of Tuscany’s very few high-level whites, L’Anima is
a blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with small additions of Viognier and
Gewurztraminer…superbly rich, complex and elegant.
RATES
2008 - 2009
Double
room from 150 - 195 Euro
Suite
from 190 - 340 Euro
*Rates
include VAT, service, & breakfast.
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of the Livernano Bed & Breakfast please click here.
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directions to the Livernano Bed & Breakfast please click here.
For more information or to schedule your stay
please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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