Organic food in Tuscany

Organic food production and cooking is popular in Italy and, indeed, the home of the movements for Slow Food and Slow Cities is also the European leader in organic farming, with around 45,000 organic farms, 2,300 of them in Tuscany. Germany, where Bio-Produkte are enormously popular, comes in second. Organic production in Tuscany is dominated by olive oil since olive trees require little or no pest protection and organic manure is as good as or better than artificial products. Excellent organic olive oil, wines, meat, cheeses and vegetables are widely available in Tuscany, and an increasing number of organic farms are agriturismi, working farms that offer vacation accommodation. Some of them also offer meals prepared using organic products. On no account miss the opportunity to enjoy these dishes since they are often traditional recipes based on very local strains or breeds of plant and animal, and even on local species (Tuscan slow food describes some examples, and there are many others, some so local that they are identified only by their dialectical names.)

Agriturismo Dondoli organic fruit and vegetable growers

Agriturismo Biologico "Dondoli" offers two newly renovated apartments for 2 to 5 persons in the quiet countryside - an ideal location for families with children. Each apartment has its own terrace for outdoor dining and there is a grill for use by the our guests. Home-grown organic fruit and vegetables as well as organic meals available. More about Agriturismo Biologico Dondoli.

Borgo di Sugame organic wine

Antico Borgo di Sugame is a working vineyard that offers vacation apartments in two farmhouses and one separate cottage, located in spectacular hill country between Greve in Chianti and Figline. Sugame produces prize-winning orgnaic Chianti wines. Apartments for 2 to 6 persons. More about Antico Borgo di Sugame.

Podere Felceto organic olive oil

Podere Felceto is a spacious, traditional, stone Tuscan farmhouse originally built as a monastery in the 15 C and located 2.5 Km from Panzano. The farmhouse and other buildings are surrounded by a large organic olive orchard. The main house sleeps up to 15 persons. More about Podere Felceto.

Podere Sagna organic olive oil

Podere Sagna, formerly a simple farm, has been carefully restored into a beautiful farming residence. The estate is located just outside Castellina in Chianti. The residence is surrounded by 50 ha of farmland, including organic olive orchards. The owner lives in the main building, which dates back to the 13 C. Three holiday apartments for 2 to 6 persons are offered. More about Podere Sagna.

Podere Capiteto organic olive oil and wine

Podere Capiteto offers three vacation apartments for 2 (+1) persons. We are located just 3 km from Impruneta and within easy reach of Florence (20 minutes) by bus. Enjoy the tranquility of the countryside while still being able to visit the museums and churches of Florence. Horses for horseback excursions may be rented at the neighbouring property. Our olive orchard is an ideal area for children to run free in safety. More about Podere Capiteto.

Casa Mezzuola organic olive oil

Casa Mezzuola offers three vacation apartments each for 2 up to 5 persons in the hamlet of Mezzuola in the Chianti hills above Greve in Chianti. A quad bike is available for hire so that you can explore the country roads of Chianti. Swimming pool and spectacular views. More about Casa Mezzuola.

Podere Tegline organic olive oil and wine

Agriturismo Podere Tegline offers four apartments for 2 to 4 persons (with additional beds for children under 12 at no extra cost) on an organic winery located in the Siennese hills. Our property is 50 hectares in area, guaranteeing tranquility, and is populated by a range of wild animals and birds. More about Podere Tegline Organic Tuscan wine and olive oil.