PERFECTLY PLACED
An Ideal Base for Southern Tuscany and Umbria
Set in the countryside between Cortona and Montepulciano, La Vigna di Carlotta places wineries, celebrated restaurants, medieval hill towns, Lake Trasimeno, golf and outlet shopping within approximately 15-30 minutes.
Pienza, the Val d’Orcia, Arezzo, Siena, Assisi, Montalcino and Orvieto make memorable day trips. Return after each adventure for sunset among the vines and olive trees.
A car is strongly recommended.
DRIVE-TIME SNAPSHOT
What Is Close to the House
Approximate driving times from the Fasciano / Chianacce locality.
2-4 minCantine Faralli and Musumeci Samantha grocery
12-16 minBettolle dining, Valdichiana golf and outlet shopping
22 minMontepulciano - Vino Nobile and Renaissance streets
23 minCastiglione del Lago - Lake Trasimeno and boat trips
25 minLucignano - peaceful medieval village
26 minCortona - museums, boutiques and restaurants
30 minChiusi - Etruscan history and underground passages
32 minChianciano or Rapolano thermal pools
38 minPienza and the UNESCO-listed Val d'Orcia
48 minArezzo - Piero della Francesca and antiques
54-64 minSiena, Bagni San Filippo, Assisi, Montalcino and Orvieto
About 2 hrTuscan coast - Castiglione della Pescaia or Argentario
CULTURE, HISTORY AND LANDSCAPES
Hill Towns, Etruscan History and Classic Tuscany
- Cortona: MAEC Etruscan Museum, Diocesan Museum and Eremo Le Celle
- Chiusi: Labyrinth of Porsenna and Etruscan collections
- Arezzo: Piero della Francesca frescoes and the monthly Antiques Fair
- The UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia – Pienza, Monticchiello, Bagno Vignoni, cypress roads and classic viewpoints
- Lake Trasimeno sunsets and the medieval centers of Siena, Assisi, Montalcino and Orvieto
Airports
Allow extra time for traffic and toll-road stops.
- Perugia Airport – 59 km, about 45 minutes; useful but with a smaller route network
- Florence Airport – 125 km, about 1 hr 22 min
- Rome Fiumicino Airport – 222 km, about 2 hr 12 min
EATING WELL
Restaurants for Every Kind of Tuscan Day
Nearby informal dining, celebrated town restaurants and special-occasion experiences.
Eat Close By
- Guastini Bistrot – nearby cafe-bistro for an easy, informal stop
- La Dogana in Valiano – wine, aperitivo and polished Tuscan cooking
- Ristorante Braceria Valdichiana da Settimio – about 14 minutes; grilled meats, handmade pasta and Valdichiana traditions
- Ristorante Betulia in Bettolle – about 13 minutes; Tuscan dishes and grilled meats
Cortona & Montepulciano Dining
- Cortona: La Bucaccia and Osteria del Teatro
- Montepulciano: La Grotta opposite the Church of San Biagio
Special Occasions
Reservations are advisable, especially from May through October.
- Ristorante Walter Redaelli in Bettolle – about 12 minutes; refined Tuscan cuisine in a converted farmhouse
- Enoteca Meucci below Cortona – about 16 minutes; contemporary dining and an exceptional wine shop
- Michelin-starred Osmosi and Il Falconiere
WINE COUNTRY
Tastings from the Doorstep to Montepulciano
Closest Wineries & Tastings
- Cantine Faralli in Fasciano – a small family winery practically on the doorstep
- Palazzo Vecchio Winery near Valiano – Vino Nobile tastings, vineyard visits and wine experiences
More Excellent Wine Country
Book tastings ahead. A private driver is the civilized choice for a serious wine day.
- Avignonesi – vineyard experiences, tastings and seasonal events
- Poliziano and Boscarelli near Montepulciano
- Historic town cellars: De Ricci and Contucci
- Baracchi for Cortona wines
RELAX, RIDE AND EXPLORE
Thermal Water, Outdoor Activities and the Lake
Thermal Water & Spas
- Theia Thermal Pools and Terme San Giovanni Rapolano – about 32 minutes
- Bagni San Filippo – natural woodland thermal pools, about 54 minutes
- Fonteverde – luxury thermal spa, about 59 minutes
Cook, Ride & Play
- Il Falconiere: Tuscan cooking classes and horseback riding
- EpicBike for guided e-bike outings through vineyards and countryside
- Golf Club Valdichiana – convenient 9-hole course, about 16 minutes; Antognolla Golf for a premium 18-hole day trip
Lake, Sailing & Sea
- Lake Trasimeno – swimming, kayaking, sailing and ferries to the islands from Castiglione del Lago
- Castiglione della Pescaia – about 1 hr 57 min; Monte Argentario and Porto Ercole – about 2 hr 13 min
- For wild beaches and walking trails, add Maremma Regional Park to a full-day coast excursion
GROCERIES, BAKERIES AND SHOPPING
Everyday Essentials and Tuscan Finds
Sunday and holiday opening hours should always be checked.
- 4 min: Musumeci Samantha – closest neighborhood grocery
- 8 min: GVMG Alimentari in Valiano
- 11 min: Panificio Mediterraneo, La Bottega del Pane and Il Quinto Vizio for bread, pastries or gelato
- 14 min: Super A&O in Acquaviva
- 18-19 min: Coop and Lidl in Sinalunga for a large supermarket shop
- 22 min: larger Conad in Montepulciano
- Valdichiana Designer Village – about 16 minutes; Cortona for boutiques, leather and Terrabruga ceramics
USEFUL GUEST INFORMATION
Travel Planning and Medical Assistance
Rural map pins, seasonal hours and traffic can change details. Always confirm opening times, reservation requirements and travel conditions before setting out.
Medical Assistance
- Ospedale Nottola – Montepulciano – about 18 minutes / 14 km; switchboard +39 0578 713111
- Serious emergency or ambulance: 112
- Out-of-hours medical assistance: 116117
Guest guide – July 2026. Approximate drive times were checked from the Fasciano / Chianacce locality. Rural pins, seasonal hours and traffic can change details.