Press & Accolades

Strolling hand in hand under the Tuscan sun through a light dappled grove of olive trees before a picnic in a vineyard sounds like the stuff of romance novels. It’s a reality, though, for guests at Casali di Casole, which was voted the Most Romantic Hotel in Europe in our annual World’s Best list. After all, Casali di Casole—A Timbers Resort sits on 4,200 acres of grape vines, olive trees, and a game reserve on a property that traces its roots back to the 10th century.

This may be a children’s pizza-making class but Alessandro takes his mission seriously. I am standing with my five-year old son next to the singeing heat of a 200 year-old pizza oven in Casali di Casole’s Pazzia restaurant and we watch as the Neapolitan chef produces a box of smooth dough balls he made the day before and has left to prove for 18 hours.

Nestled amongst the hills and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, Casali di Casole boast 28 authentic farmhouses and villas in addition to the 41 deluxe suites.

The award-winning Casali di Casole – A Timbers Resort reopens on 22 March for the 2016 season, with a variety of new family, spa and culinary experiences on offer for its guests.

Take style for a spin around the vineyards and hill towns of Tuscany in the new Ferrari Drive Experience offered at Casali di Casole, the 4,200-acre estate with restored farmhouses-turned-villas and a 41-suite hotel lodged in a centuries-old castle.

"The wine list, said Federico Galligani, general manager at Casali di Casole – Timbers Resort in Casole dʻElsa SI, Italy," is often a direct reflection of the restaurantʻs overall quality and reaffirms guestsʻ thoughts on whether they chose the right place to dine.

Once you get there, stay at the stunning Casali di Casole, a castle on an olive estate that’s a perennial T+L reader favorite. Finally, no trip is complete without a visit to the area’s famed vineyards, which is best arranged through a local guide.

Dominating glorious wooded countryside from its hilltop near the town of Casole Val dʻElsa, the Casali is surrounded by its own 4,200-acre estate: guests can trek or mountain bike on miles of marked trails without ever leaving the property. Levels of comfort and service are extremely high, and thereʻs a generally sophisticated atmosphere.

About Time were lucky enough to pop down to La Cucina Caldesi in Bray for a special, one-off event in partnership with Casali di Casole – A Timbers Resorts in Tuscany. Inspired by the beauty of Tuscany, a special menu was devised by their amazing Head Chef.

Destinations are changing the face of souvenirs, giving travelers the chance to handcraft keepsakes with local pros. At Casali di Casole in Tuscany, Italy, guests work with an artist to design ceramic pieces like vases...