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Poggiolato
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An historic building for your stay in the heart of Chianti region
Poggiolato is a magnificient castle built in ancient time, located in the most beautifull place of Chianti. Poggiolato is a building of local character. Surrounded by greenery and strategic position for excursions it will give you a perfect opportunity to live close to nature. Our apartments are all restored in the respect of the sobriety and simplicity, wich are traditional features of our countryside. All apartments are very light, airy and comfortable with an enchanting view. Poggiolato is situated in an enchanting position overlooking the river Pesa in the heart of the Chianti region. Due to its strategic position high above the valley through which runs an ancient Roman road (Via Cassia) in around 1000a.c. a tower was erected on the site.
It was not until 13tth Century/14th Century with the rich Florentine merchants investing vast amounts in land ownership in the Chianti region that Poggiolato was developed from its initial ‘tower’ to the stately home that it became, being owned by the noble Cavalcanti family. In fact, in 1255 Guido Cavalcanti was born here – he was a famous literary person of the time and had close ties with Dante Alighieri.
The Cavalcanti family came off worst during the Guelf and Ghibelline feud as they were on the losing side of the Guelfs.
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