Located in the heart of Tuscany and on the border of Chianti, Castelo Lucci is at a short distance to the nearby cities of Arezzo, Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza, Siena, and Florence.

The estate was blessed by nature with lush landscapes, woods, olive groves, vineyards, meadows, cultivated fields, and spectacular views of the countryside. Its secluded location makes it the perfect place to relax the mind, body, and soul. Each room at Castello Lucci has recently been renovated with stylish and modern amenities including private bathrooms in all the bedrooms. In the manor house, guests can enjoy a large living room with fireplace, game room, television room, and music room complete with piano.

An inviting swimming pool, surrounded with lounge chairs, umbrellas and garden benches is just walking distance from each suite. You can read by the pool, take a swim or just take in the breathtaking landscape.

The poolside bar serves traditional light Tuscan lunches daily. The restaurant located in the farm's restored oil mill, serves regional Tuscan dishes, while the stylish wine bar on the estate offers an expansive list of Tuscan and Italian wines accompanied by regional appetizers.

There is also a professional horseback riding center on the estate, where one can spend a pleasant afternoon riding the grounds (an expert teacher is available onsite for beginners). Mountain bikes are available for the more adventurous. All of Castello Lucci's farm products can be purchased for gift items.

Dishes prepared during the weekly cooking lessons include:

• Focaccia (oiled, brushed, salted bread)
• Salted cakes
• Traditional sweets
• Homemade pasta containing eggs (ravioli, pappardelle, fettuccine, noodles, crespelle)
• Tuscan soups (ribollita, tomato, mushroom and spelt soup)
• Tuscan chicken liver and sauce
• Wild boar or game
• Duck gravy
• Various kinds of risotto (Italian dishes of rice)
• Meat and vegetable lasagna

You will learn a variety of Tuscan-style cooking with roasted, stewed and braised meats. You will also learn the seasonal vegetables and their preparation, including boiled, grilled, roasted, and fried. Products are subject to change according to the season. The estate produces 80% of the products used.

Itinerary:
3 days 2 nights - Friday arrival

Day 1 (Fri pm)

• Afternoon pick-up in Florence.
• Transfer & arrival at villa.
• Evening introduction to Tuscan wine and tasting of Chianti and antipati
• Dinner with a guided menu in restaurant Locanda Montelucci.

Day 2 (Saturday)

• Breakfast
• Morning trip to the hilltop town of Montepulciano. Wine tasting at a small producer in the picturesque area of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Rosso di Montepulciano.
• Lunch in Montepulciano.
• Return to Montelucci
• Dinner in Restaurant Locanda di Montelucci accompanied by Rosso di Montepulciano.

Day 3 (Sunday)

• Breakfast
• Morning cooking lesson.
• Lunch of dishes prepared during the lesson.
• Early afternoon departure to Florence.