Reviews and comments
Joep53 - from tripadvisor - November 3rd 2011
We recently completed a one week stay at Lupinari with two other couples. This was our second stay and we took advantage of a returning guest discount. We stayed in Limonaia and found it to be very nice. The interior wood work was spectacular.
The Pelligrino sisters and Eva were very helpful during our stay and they were never to busy to deal with any of our needs.
The property is located far enough from Bucine that having a vehicle is a necessity. The centralized rural location of the property makes driving to the Chainti villages, Seina, Montepulicano, Cortona and Arezzo an easy trip. If you are going to Florence consider driving to the train station in Bucine and taking the train. There is ample parking right at the station in Bucine and the train station in Florence is well located with respect to the sights. We made the mistake of driving and spent too much time finding a parking spot for our van.
Our wives took the cooking class that was offered and enjoyed the interaction with their teacher. The class was offer in the Castle which is the summer home of the owners.
We walked through the vineyards and olive groves sampling grapes, apples, pears and figs.
We missed the grape harvest due to the warm summer. We were however able to go into the fattoria and watch Alfred and his crew tending the the fermenting wine. We were able to taste the 2011 vintage in process.
We were also able to enjoy the pool as the weather was warmer than normal for late September.
On our last night we has dinner at Lupinari. We were joined by Mr and Mrs Pelligrino. We enjoyed a good meal and great conversation.
We would highly recommend the property to anyone wanting to relax in rural Tuscanny.
Room Tip: The pictures on the Internet are a good sampling of what the various apartments look like.
NowayJose - from tripadvisor - July 14th 2011
Wow. We just got home last night from a week in Tuscany. Our group of eight friends booked this trip about 9 months ago through a travel agent. We had no idea what to expect and were completley blown away by our experience. The setting is fantastic - 700 plus acres of rolling hills, vineyards, olive trees. The Pelligrino Family have put their hearts and souls into this place and it shows. We had no complaints. The family's attention to our needs was over the top. The food, we ate evening meals on the property, and the service was top notch. They asked what we wanted and proceeded to provide everything! The place is so clean and beautiful. We especially enjoyed a cooking class, booked through the travel agent, that was done in the castle - the family's home. The staff are all very beautiful people with a warm spirit about them.
We would definitely recommend this property and can't imagine staying anywhere else!
Rumson (New jersey) - From tripadvisor - April 16th 2011
Tuscan Tranquillity and Beauty
Lupinari is family owned and operated by the Pelligrino family. They are wonderful people who make you feel at home. The apartments are very clean and comfortable, and the surrounding property is beautiful and well-kept. If you choose to have dinner there, the food and the wine from the Lupinari vineyard is excellent. While it is a wonderful place on its own, it is also a very good place from which you can explore the small towns in the Chianti region on day trips. Arezzo and Florence are easily reached by train from Bucine, a 5 minute drive from Lupinari. . Maryanna and Antonella are always available to answer questions and help plan day trips. We spent two wonderful, restful weeks at Lupinari and were sorry to say "arrivederci" at the end of our stay.
Harlem (Netherland) - da Tripadvisor.com - 24 Maggio 2010
Wonderful stayed in Il Poggio
I stayed at Tenuta Lupinari in May 2010 in the house Il Poggio, with my wife and daughter, parents, sister and brother in law. We had a wonderful time: the grounds are beautiful, the family (sisters Antonella and Marianna) were very friendly and helpful, the location is good (bit off the main road, but that does make it very quiet), and the rented house was perfect.
Il Poggio has 2 doubles and a twin, each with their own bathroom, big enough to fit in an extra baby bed, a common living area, and kitchen. I'll include pictures in this review. We ate out most of the time (and at the house a few times), but also dined here one night, which is good and the food is accompanied by Lupinari's own wine. The private tiled garden in the back runs into into a grassy area with olive trees. There is also a large shared pool with sun chairs. The larger cities Florence, Siena, and Arezzo are within easy reach (
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We had a great holiday at Tenuta Lupinari. The family and staff were great. Highly recommend this property to others. Also you can check out TripAdvisor.com to see how others have rated the property.
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NjRoseann- from tripAdvisor - July 2009
I rented Apt. Torre June 10th to June 17th and it was very spacious, very clean, and everyday they came in and cleaned the apartment. I ate dinner as they offer a 4 course meal with wine and apertifs for 35 Euro and it is great homecooking. Angela does an amazing job cooking and remember this is Tuscany and the meals are simple usually a pasta dish and pork as an entre. Every region has a different cusine so please remember where you are and enjoy the fresh pasta and roasted rosemary potatoes and delicious pork. Angela's tiramisou is the best and I don't normally even eat tiramisou.
I was in Lupinarai last September as well and my husband spent time picking graprs and watching how the machine de stems them. Mr Pelligrino was there and he explained some of how the grapes are harvested to him and it was the best vacation ever for my husband. He loves wine and being able to be a part of the harvest was always a dream for him.
I love the Pelligino family (the owners) Antonella and Marianna are the best and their cousin Valeria is a joy to talk with. Every morning you can see Mr. Pelligrino come in for coffee and then go down to check with the crew about his vineyards, this is what Tuscany is all about. Being at Lupinari is like a home away from home and I have nothing but praise to this family for the outstanding job that they do with this property as well as the special care they give to their clients. God willing I willbe back there again next year.
Shezza77 (UK) - from Tripadvisor.com -March 22nd 2009
"Beautiful, special, wonderful Lupinari - we miss you!"
My husband and I chose to get married at Tenuta di Lupinari in August 2008, and we secured the rental of the entire village for the week of our wedding. We were joined by our family and friends for the most amazing and wonderful week, everyone without exception fell in love with Lupinari and we had a perfect stay and a perfect wedding day. Our wedding photographers (who live in Italy) were blown away by the location and the beautiful buildings and gardens, and declared it one of the loveliest wedding spots they had visited.
Tenuta di Lupinari is owned by the Pellegrino family, who have lovingly renovated the buildings over the years with a labour of love, and still manage the property all year road. The grounds are impeccably maintained with beautiful gardens and flowers. The pool area is spotlessly clean and so quiet and peaceful, with views across the valley.
Antonella Pellegrino was our wedding planner, and she was on hand all week and did everything possible to accommodate our many requests and our over excitable guests. She got married herself at Lupinari, which says a lot about the perfection of the place!
The reception is open during set hours during the day, and happy to provide you with restaurant bookings, day trips, help with car hire, bike hire, spa bookings, supermarket directions, post or fax or literally just about anything you need or want.
As you approach the Lupinari village on a long cypress lined road, you can see the tower of the castle in the distance. It is very quiet as you drive past the vineyards and the old farm buildings at the bottom of the estate. The Pellegrino family still make their own wine and there is a fishing lake on the estate too.
Arriving in the little car park, you are immediately struck by the peace and the quiet & the feeling of immediate relaxation. Being completely set in its own grounds, there is no traffic noise for miles around (of course, you need a car to be here as it is not possible to easily walk to nearby village or restaurants).
The apartments at Lupinari used to be the servants/farm workers accommodation adjoined to the castle in years gone by, and are now beautifully and sympathetically renovated. As other reviewers pointed out, this means that some apartments have shared bathrooms (so more suited to families) but just check the apartment details before booking your selected our apartment. My husband and I stayed at La Loghetta which is set back, very private and a lovely terrace. We visited each apartment (obviously, as all our friends and family were living in them!) and they each have individual charm and appeal depending on your needs. The style is rustic and authentic Italy, spotlessly clean and well maintained and with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Each apartment has its own terrace with seating area. Some terraces are more private than others - so make sure you ask if this is something important to you. La Terrazza is a fantastic apartment for friends sharing, with 2 huge living areas and a massive terrace with elevated views. La Belvedere is beautiful with a huge ground floor terrace area and garden (but one bathroom, as another reviewer pointed out). La Granaio is our favourite apartment for 2 sharing, with a gorgeous beamed bedroom and quiet sitting terrace overlooking the pool.
Within the reception building there are B&B rooms, which are spacious and beautifully appointed. On most nights of the week, Lupinari provides the option of a set menu dinner at fixed price, which was welcome for many guests who didn't fancy cooking in their apartment and the food is lovely and wine is provided. Its not "mind blowingly fantastic" but at the price you are not expecting it to be! Sitting out on the terrace with candles and smelling the flowers & a slight breeze in the air with no sound for miles around...absolutely bliss.
The castle area itself is still owned and lived in by the family, although we believe there may be plans to turn it into further B&B rooms. The nearby town of Bucine has everything you need in terms of banks, supermarket, pharmacy, bakery, although it is not a "pretty" Italian town in the way Montepulciano or San Gimignano would be described. It is a functioning Italian town with a lot of heart and body. But you are in a very central location here for reaching a zillion beautiful locations in Tuscany and Umbria, yet away from the super-touristy areas which often put you near busy auto strada links and main roads. We loved and adored Lupinari for the very fact that it is off the beaten track and like a perfect oasis.
Sigh...I could go on for hours. I have attached photos including some of our wedding day, but even the photos don't do justice. In case you were left in any doubt....we highly, highly recommend Lupinari for a relaxing, beautiful, quiet and authentic Italian stay. Ideal for couples and families and groups of friends alike. Enough room on the estate to find your own space and enjoy the peace and quiet. Close enough to all major attractions to allow easy day tripping. Perfect and unobtrusive service for anything you need. Great comms and easy booking, excellent value prices for rental.
Please message me through TA if you have any questions, very happy to be honest and help as I know how stressful it is when searching for the perfect place for your Italian vacation.
Big thank you to Antonella and Salome, and to the Pellegrino family. We had a perfect stay and a wedding we shall treasure forever. R&R xx
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