Agricola Lavacchio, Tuscany

Between Rufino and Pontasieve, enchantingly nestled among vineyards and olive groves in Tuscany’s magnificent rolling countryside, lies the historic-looking country estate Lavacchio, which dates from the 8th century. It has belonged to the Lottero family since 1978, and they have carefully modernised the entire estate. Like so many of our winegrowers, Fattoria Lavacchio was a pioneer of organic cultivation in the Chianti Rufina region, although they only began growing grapes according to organic farming guidelines in 2001. The 20 hectares of vineyards are tended with great care and the conviction that a healthy balance in the vineyard is rewarded with outstanding wine quality. Alongside wine, the estate also produces olive oil. As everything is so successful, it is all served in the estate's own restaurant, where visitors and guests of the agriturismo – four beautifully renovated medieval holiday houses – enjoy its culinary delights.