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VILLA POGGIARELLO COOKING COURSES
Romeo & Federica Innocenti will show you the best kept secrets of the Maremma along Southern Tuscany’s Mediterannean shores. Enjoy the comforts of Stefano & Chiara’s masterfully renovated villa.
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ROMEO & FEDERICA INNOCENTI |
THE BEAUTIFUL WINE ESTATE |
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STEFANO & CHIARA |
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Villa Poggiarello is owned and operated by the Stefano & Chiara. Originally from Milan, they gave up the busy city life for the peaceful, elegant Maremma country side. Restoring this villa estate back to and even beyond its original beauty and luxury, they have graciously agreed to open their doors to host Tuscan Way culinary and wine programs. Warm, hospitable, and welcoming, Stefano & Chiara personify Italian fine living and traditional Italian hospitality.
Romeo & Federica Innocenti - your hosts (fluent in English), both natives of Tuscany, (Romeo is a sommelier in training of fine Italian wines and master chef specializing in "La Cucina Povera Toscana"), will accompany you on your journey through Tuscany's off-the-beaten-track Maremma region.
 
WHERE YOU WILL STAY:
Villa Poggiarello and the village of Roccastrada evoke the quintessential and exquisite spirit of beautiful Tuscany. The vineyards, the rolling hills, the near-bye seaside and the spectacular villa, provide a stunning atmosphere, rich with glorious views and warm feelings. The climate here is very temperate and there is a constant aroma of sagebrush which permeates the air of this region known as La Maremma.
The farmhouse dates back to the 1700’s, and has been carefully renovated, with full consideration of its original characteristics. On the estate, there are spacious heated apartments furnished with traditional Tuscan furniture. Each one has a kitchenette and a bathroom with shower.
There is also a swimming pool, horseback riding and mountain biking. This location is ideal to experience boating out in the Tuscan Mediterranean, since the sea-side resorts of Punta Ala and Castiglione della Pescaia are easy to reach. One can also sample and buy Villa Poggiarello's extra virgin olive oil which has been produced on the farm.
 
  
 
 
 
WHERE YOU WILL SLEEP
Villa Poggiarello has 10 unique apartment suites. Five of these apartments sleep between 2-3 people and the other 5 larger apartments sleep between 4-6 people. Each apartment is spacious and elegantly furnished in classic Tuscan style. Amenities include: TV, bathroom with shower and kitchenette with gas stove and refrigerator.
"Il Leccio" (2) people, 538 square feet
Second floor, shared stairway entrance, 1 bedroom (Queen bed), 1 kitchen + dining area and 1 bathroom with a shower.
 
"La Scaletta" (2) people, 700 square feet
Ground floor, shared stairway entrance, 1 bedroom (Queen bed), 1 kitchen + dining area and 1 bathroom with a shower.
 
“Casa Fonte” (2+1) people, 452 square feet
Ground floor, private garden entrance, 1 bedroom (Queen bed), fold out couch (single bed), 1 kitchen + dining area, private furnished outdoor space and 1 bathroom with a shower.
"Gli Allori" (2+1) people, 516 square feet
Ground floor, shared outdoor stairs entrance, 1 bedroom (Queen bed), fold out couch (single bed) in living area, 1 kitchen + living area and 1 bathroom with a shower.
 
"La Meridiana" (2+1) people, 538 square feet
Ground floor, shared outdoor stair entrance, 1 bedroom (Queen bed), fold out couch (single bed) in living area, 1 kitchen + living area and 1 bathroom with a shower.
 
“I Girasoli” (4) people, 753 square feet
Ground floor, shared outdoor stair entrance, 1 bedroom (Queen bed), 1 bedroom, with two single beds, 1 kitchen + living area and 1 bathroom with a shower.
 
"Il Pino" (4) people, 807 square feet
Second floor, shared stair entrance, 1 bedroom (Queen bed), 1 bedroom with double bed (2 single beds can be put together), 1 kitchen + living area with fireplace and 1 bathroom with a shower.
“Gli Olivi” (4) people, 980 square feet
Second floor, shared outdoor stair entrance, 1 bedroom (Queen bed), 1 bedroom with double bed (2 single beds can be put together), 1 kitchen + living area with fireplace and 1 bathroom with a shower.
"Il Balchetto" (4+2) people, 1141 square feet
Ground floor, private outdoor stair entrance, private storage room, 1 bedroom (Queen bed), 1 bedroom with double bed (2 single beds can be put together), 1 kitchen + large living area with fold-out couch (double bed), fireplace and 1 bathroom with a shower.
 
"Le Volticine" (6) people, 958 square feet
Ground floor, private garden entrance, private storage room, 1 bedroom with three single beds, 1 bedroom with double bed and one single bed, 1 kitchen + large living & eating area, fireplace, private furnished outdoor space and 1 bathroom with a shower.
 
COOKING COURSES AND WINE TASTING
Romeo Innocenti, son of Carlo Innocenti who operates the Casa Innocenti program, teaches the cooking classes. Romeo is well-known in the area for his cuisine – especially certain Maremma sea-food dishes. He is an experienced cook and very entertaining. The guests can learn genuine Southern Tuscan dishes and the secrets passed down from grandmothers and grandfathers. All classes are hands-on and include local wine. The cooking courses teach the traditional Tuscan “Cucina Povera” (country cooking of the peasants). The courses are taught in a large rustic kitchen and dinner is served in the classic Tuscan-styled dining room.
 
   
EXCURSIONS & ITINERARY:
During a week’s vacation, you will visit the fascinating towns of Massa Marittima located in the area of the Metalliferous hills of La Maremma region, the lovely fishing villages and seaside resorts of Castiglioni della Pescaia, Porto Santo Stefano and Talamone, enjoy wine tasings in the wine regions of Montalcino and Montepulciano and visit the famous Piazza del Campo and the striking Gothic Cathedral of Siena.
* We would like to emphasize that we are quite flexible with regard to the itinerary and the excursions. Federica & Romeo sometimes switch the days for different excursions and sometimes, based on local events and activities, new excursions (not mentioned above) can be added or even replace the normal schedule. The most important thing is to communicate your specific interests, which will be given priority if possible and in the best interest of the group.
 
VACATION OPTIONS:
We created two exciting packages for you:
Upon request we can arrange your stay at Villa Poggiarello for fewer or more days with or without cooking courses.
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