Italian cuisine and the Mediterranean diet is loved all over the world, known for its simplicity, freshness and unmistakable flavours. Tuscan food is particularly known to be simple and flavourful, with the use of olive oil and herbs, such as rosemary and sage, and fresh fruits and vegetables in season. You will taste such cuisine at Villa le Barone, where we use extra virgin biological olive oil produced in our farm in Vecchienna, in Alta Maremma. The tomatoes also come from our farm, and herbs are picked in our garden. We have designed various activities designed to immerse you in the essence of Chianti's rich culinary traditions.
No visit to Chianti is complete without experiencing a wine tasting and possibly a visit to a wine cellar! Villa Le Barone can arrange exclusive tastings for you, ensuring a memorable introduction to the region’s exceptional wines.
If you visit in September, don’t miss the famous Wine Festivals in Greve in Chianti and Panzano, held at the start of the grape harvest.
Within walking distance – Dario Cecchini, the “World’s Most Famous Butcher,” is an iconic figure in Tuscan cuisine. With his charismatic personality and theatrical approach, he welcomes visitors to his shop.
Antica Macelleria Cecchini (run by eight generations of butchers!), where you can taste premium cuts of meat and experience true Tuscan hospitality.
A passionate advocate for ethical meat consumption and the preservation of traditional butchery, Dario Cecchini has become a legend in the culinary world.
For those eager to dive into the secrets of Tuscan cuisine, we can organize hands-on cooking classes, available in the morning or afternoon. These intimate sessions ensure personalized attention, so you’ll leave with the skills and knowledge to recreate an authentic Tuscan meal at home.
Big and small, weekly, daily, monthly or yearly, for food, antiques and/or clothes – markets are an Italian institution and tradition that have been fostered and mastered for centuries. Italian markets are lively places where you can meet the locals. They will be happy to speak to you!
Every Saturday in Greve in Chianti a food market takes place: vegetables, fruits, cheese…
Every Sunday, it is on the Panzano main square that the food market takes place. In addition, the Aprilante Market takes place every first Sunday of the month - local artisans exhibit their wares, while local producers offer honey, cheeses, salumi and much more including antiques. A feeling of "fiesta" in the air!
