Relais Villa Olmo Impruneta

“Relais” in ancient French was “a place to break a journey”, a perfect shelter to rest, have a tasty bite and some good wine. Much more than a deluxe resort in Tuscany, and much better than the many Tuscany luxury resorts one hears about.

Bells softly chiming, swallows gliding over the olive trees and the tempting scent of homemade bread… our guests well know why Relais Villa Olmo is an authentic “Relais”, a place where you can, truly, lay back, enjoy and unwind.

Located on the premises of an ancient 15th century hamlet restored and restyled to perfection, Relais Villa Olmo offers a variety of hospitality solutions, a panoramic swimming pool, garden and exquisite dining at the Diadema Wine Bar and Restaurant.

The gardens, premium wine cellar, gorgeous views and attentive world-class service and facilities do the rest, providing each guest with the privileges of a stay in a golden-age Tuscan countryside mansion.

True to its name, Relais Villa Olmo opens the doors of the Diadema Wine Bar and Restaurant, swimming pool and cellar to in-house and off-site guests alike, offering all visitors a gracious and earnest welcome to the many pleasures of Tuscan hospitality.

Among the countless resorts in Tuscany amidst the myriad of wine resorts, luxury resorts and hotels with winery in Tuscany, Relais Villa Olmo stands out, a beckoning haven of genuine charm and elegance.

Treat yourself to a holiday at Relais Villa Olmo means wanting to know the authenticity of Tuscan traditions by choosing one of the many activities offered: wine tasting in the Diadema winery, Italian cooking lessons in the Wine Bar & Restaurant, vespa tours and bikes on the trail of Dolce Vita and visits to the main museums and tourist attractions of the city led by professional guides.

An experience at our Wine Resort in Tuscany represents an encounter with the true essence of hospitality: refined, exclusive, attentive but discreet, welcoming but respectful of customer times, aimed at satisfying the wishes and needs of its guests. The quality of our hospitality and the attention paid to services and details are our added values ​​that will make every stay an unforgettable holiday.

ROOMS & SUITES
The rooms of our Resort Winery in Chianti have been obtained from the careful renovation of an ancient farmhouse that has restored its ancient beauty to the building. The rustic style, typical of the Tuscan countryside, has been embellished with more modern elements to guarantee each room the elegance and comfort of a unique environment.

It is possible to choose between the basic option of the Classic rooms, spacious and intimate, furnished in country-chic style, or indulge in some extra pampering with additional services reserved for Deluxe Room or Junior Suite guests, up to the top selection: the Garden Suite with panoramic view.

GARDEN SUITE
Combining breathtaking views of the Tuscan hills and world-class hotel services, our Garden Suites are perfect for visitors who wish to enjoy a marvelous stay. Our Garden Suites all offer a private entrance separate from the hotel’s common indoor areas, large double bedroom, and living area, plus a charming private garden that offers magnificent sunsets, tranquility, and full privacy.

Elegantly furnished, our Garden Suites are outfitted in refined contemporary nuances inspired by the colors of the Tuscan countryside, golden for the wheat and purple for the grapes.

JUNIOR SUITE
Our Junior Suites are the ideal solution for guests who desire maximum comfort. Finely appointed, all offer a private entrance, separate from the hotel’s common indoor areas, a double bedroom, and a living room/relaxation area.

Spacious and outfitted with additional amenities, a coffee machine, a kettle with a selection of herbal teas and infusions, our Junior Suites are particularly suitable for those who want to discover Tuscany at leisure, enjoying its peacefulness.

DELUXE ROOM
Deluxe Rooms are the ideal solution for those guests seeking extra comfort. Larger than Classic rooms, these also comprise a work/writing corner. Providing private access, separate from the hotel’s common indoor areas, Deluxe Rooms ensure privacy and an intimate ambiance.

VILLAS, FAMILY SUITE & FARMHOUSE
The perfect solution for families, small groups of friends or guests who are looking for a private accommodation or a family villa in Tuscany, surrounded by a relaxing atmosphere. They represent the best travel solution for customers who don’t want to give up anything and enjoy a well-deserved break in an oasis of peace, between genuine scents and flavors of the past.

Everything is designed to promote relaxation, intimacy, and tranquility. Each unit, finely furnished and cared for in all details, has a lounge and kitchenette where you can also book a cooking class or request the service of a private chef.

The independent villas with pool in the heart of Tuscany are fully integrated into the extraordinary setting of the Relais to satisfy the need to experience a stay in complete privacy and exclusivity, without taking away the comfort of the services offered to all guests.

Each structure is located at the entrance of the estate of the Relais and is surrounded by a delightful private garden with swimming pool and panoramic views from which to enjoy the unforgettable and famous Tuscan sunsets.

VILLA WITH GARDEN & PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL
Blending marvelously with the surrounding natural environment, the Villas are Relais Villa Olmo’s most elegant and exclusive accommodation option. Our finely furnished two-floor Villas feature two bedrooms, one on each floor, and a living room that offers lovely views of the private swimming pool and of the valley beyond.

A few are also equipped with a kitchenette. Providing quintessential privacy and freedom, alongside the comfort of comprehensive high-standard hotel services, our Villas guarantee a leisurely and luxurious vacation.

FARMHOUSES
Deluxe Country House Option, for families or small parties: Featuring three bedrooms, each with an independent entrance, and a common area (living room or eat-in kitchen) our Farmhouses are perfect for families and groups of friends who wish to enjoy pleasurable vacations and convivial moments in full privacy.

DIADEMA RESTAURANT 
An authentic Chianti Italian restaurant immersed in the peace of the countryside, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Offering an authentic and flavorful experience enhanced by exceptional wines the Diadema Restaurant is one of the best winery restaurants in Tuscany.

Named after our cellar and devoted to honoring the excellence of the local products and culinary tradition, Diadema Restaurant is the heart and soul of our resort, and the creative workshop of a virtuoso: chef Alessio Leporatti, rising star of the Italian fine-dining scenario.

Committed to using only the very best we roam the hillside farms to secure the creamiest cheeses, most flavorful meats and grains directly from the farmers. As for the rest we grow it, and Alessio minces and mixes it all with his ingenious flair.

Multi-colored and welcoming just like the Tuscan hills, and offering a variety of diverse options to indulge your taste buds, our place is a truly unique Chianti Italian restaurant.

Our Restaurant host a limited number of tables inside the glass dehor to allow each guest to enjoy the best culinary experience in an intimate ambiance, plus, we have a beautiful garden perfect for alfresco lunches or dinners surrounded by the wholesome breezes of the Tuscan countryside outside.

A rich breakfast is followed by delicious Lunch Menu, comprising imaginative proposals made with local and seasonal products, and a special Bar menu for Italian aperitivi enjoying the Tuscan sunset.

The day can’t end better than enjoying a fine Dinner with an amazing selection of innovative recepes in the full respect of the local tradition paring with the best Italian wines. Providing a refined and authentic ambiance the Diadema Restaurant is also an ideal venue for private get-togethers, wedding parties, small events and celebrations.

THE WINE CELLAR
Our signature Diadema red and white wines are perfect with a tasty Tuscan meal, and marvelous enjoyed on their own, at leisure, gazing at the hillside. Our blends come to life slowly and silently thanks to our experts’ loving care and the perfect temperature of our ancient wine cellar.

Our newly restored cellar offers our signature Diadema wines a unique environment, where they age both traditionally, in oak wood casks, and in the terracotta earthenware vases created especially by local artisans.

Fascinating and exclusive the cellar provides our guests with the unique privilege to spend memorable moments in the magical realm of wine, right at their doorstep! Witness the hand-labeling process of our precious glistening Swarovski line bottles, perfect your wine tasting techniques led by a professional sommelier.

Appreciate the different flavors of Tuscany’s premium olive oils with a connoisseur and learn to make your own blend with an enticing wine-making adventure led by our experts. The charming tasting room, ideal for small private events such as celebrations or themed wine-pairing dinners, is a perfect haven to discover the enchantment of a relais winery in Chianti!

WEDDINGS
Just picture it: church bells chiming in the distance, yourself and your beloved embracing, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Searching for the finest among Tuscany wedding venues? The postcard-perfect place to make your lifelong dream come true?

Rising within an ancient 15th century hamlet restored and restyled to perfection, offering world-class and facilities, Relais Villa Olmo is no doubt one of the finest wedding venues in Tuscany! Providing deluxe hospitality and an authentic Tuscan setting our Relais comprises a variety of hospitality solutions which make it ideal for a wedding party.

There are family rooms and private villas – to house small families, groups of friends (or the bridesmaids!) – and luxury suites perfect for the bride and groom and their parents. The panoramic swimming pool and carefully groomed garden are perfect for a blessing, cocktail party, or brunch.

And, to top it all off, the premium on site wine cellar makes for a heavenly aperitif or small-party dinner venue, and the Diadema Wine Bar and Restaurant, with its luscious top-notch cuisine and alfresco garden terrace, is the ideal setting for a memorable wedding party. Among the countless wedding venues in Tuscany Relais Villa Olmo is the only golden-age Tuscan countryside mansion.

SWIMMING POOL
Savor the sweet-scented breezes, and leave all worries behind. Lay back and relax… after all you’re in Tuscany! Rising like a vision above a sea of olive trees our panoramic swimming pool is the picture-perfect spot to lose yourself in the scenery and sweet floral scents, bask in the sun, re-energize your senses on hot summer days and, especially, allow us to spoil you!

Strategically built facing south our pool enjoys the warm rays of the Tuscan sun all day long, and just like the sun we are there to oblige and pamper you with fruit and herb-infused water, fresh juices, wine and cocktails, and tempt you with the luscious recipes of our special Pool Menu from sunrise to sunset.

EXPERIENCES
Gorgeous landscapes and vivid traditions, unrivalled art, scrumptious cuisine and wines. Tuscany has it all! Looking for some wonderful wine tasting in Tuscany or a Chianti cooking class? For a unique Tuscany food tour, glamorous shopping in Florence, vineyard tours in Tuscany?

Strategically located in the heart of Chianti, and committed to making guests’ Tuscan dreams come true, Relais Villa Olmo offers an exclusive variety of custom-created experiences of all kinds, each carefully designed to provide an authentic insider’s view and unforgettable memories.

Whether you’re on a quest for the best place to stay in Tuscany for wine tasting or seeking for the most charming Tuscany hotels with cooking classes, Relais Villa Olmo is your number 1 choice! Let us lead you down country roads and through the vineyards, into the kitchens and beneath the labels of extraordinary wines to savor the genuine pleasures of the Tuscan lifestyle!

Inspired by our passion for food, wine and Tuscan culture activities range from local product and wine tastings, wine labs and wine and olive oil-focused tours to enticing hands-on cooking classes, exciting bike and Vespa tours, Chianti Safaris and art or history-focused tours to Florence, Siena and other mesmerizing sights.

CHEF IN VILLA
Glorious Tuscany, a villa, and a private chef to cook for you… Relais Villa Olmo provides travelers, foodies and gourmands with a privileged opportunity: enjoying Chef Alessio Leporatti’s signature cuisine at their very own table!

Every meal becomes memorable when Alessio Leporatti, Executive Chef of Relais Villa Olmo’s Diadema Wine Bar&Restaurant, smilingly takes his place behind the hob. Young, eclectic, and passionately in love with locally-sourced produce and artisan-crafted Tuscan delicacies, he learned the tricks of the trade and polished his skills in glorious Michelin-star kitchens alongside artists such as Gaetano Trovato and Marcello Crini.

Charisma, culinary proficiency and a deep respect for premium ingredients and the local traditional heritage allow him to prepare superb dishes with a distinctive twist, real masterpieces of Italian gusto!

When in Tuscany… treat yourself to a private chef and enjoy refined cuisine tailored to your taste! A meal savored with those you love and cherish is a precious, priceless moment.

That’s why the Relais Villa Olmo team decided it was time to share the culinary talents, professionalism and creative flair of Executive Chef Alessio Leporatti with those who choose to spend their holidays in a Tuscan villa with a private chef, and/or those who live in Florence and surroundings, and wish to add some extra sparkle to a celebration, a luncheon, or a festive family occasion.

Whether you are looking for ways to add prestige to your dinner parties, seeking the services of a private cook in Tuscany or simply thinking of hiring a chef in Tuscany to enjoy a bit of extra comfort and luxury, Chef Alessio Leporatti will bring his know-how and ingenuity into your kitchen turning your menu into a sensation that guests will remember forever!

Staying in a Tuscan villa with a chef at your service throughout your holiday allows you to relax and unwind. And having a resourceful virtuoso in the kitchen, even for just one special meal, ensures you and your family, or party of friends, enjoy splendid convivial moments and fine parties in the privacy and comfort of your own home, villa or apartment.

Fancy yourself basking in the sunshine of your private garden, in your own Relais Villa Olmo villa, while a professional chef concocts tantalizing dishes in the charming kitchen… what could ever be more heavenly, and more iconically Tuscan, than a private villa with chef?

Especially if the dwelling is one of our elegantly furnished independent villas, so you can enjoy hotel services as well as full privacy, and the cook is Alessio Leporatti, our Executive Chef. Tuscan villa rentals with a chef are one of those quintessentially luxurious dreams that one should, sooner or later, give in to…

Look no further! Whether you’ve booked one of our villas with a private swimming pool or a deluxe farmhouse, Chef Alessio Leporatti will be glad to come over, and create lush meals for you and your beloved.

Savor masterly prepared dishes made with your favorite ingredients and according to your wishes, whenever you wish and in the unrivalled comfort of your private Relais Villa Olmo villa!

WINE EXPERIENCES
Inspired by our Food&Wine philosophy at Relais Villa Olmo we offer a variety of activities and experiences each carefully crafted to enable our guests to enjoy the pleasures of authentic Tuscan lifestyle and discover the Chianti hillside and Florence.

On-site activities comprise local product tastings and sommelier-led wine tastings in the ancient Wine Cellar and the quintessentially Tuscan experience of a visit to our period Olive Oil Mill, to see the plump olives become our delicious golden Extra Virgin Diadema Olive Oil (Olive Oil Mill visits from October to December only).

If you are not particularly into wine, you might enjoy our food experiences! Find out more about Diadema Cooking Classes: learn how to prepare pizza and gelato or visit Florence Farmers’ Market and cook your own typical Italian lunch.

WINE TASTING
With its own boutique winery on site, just steps away from your bedroom, Relais Villa Olmo is no doubt the very best place to stay in Tuscany for wine tasting! Enjoy the privilege of discovering the realm of premium wines in the charming premises of the Relais’ delightful boutique winery led by the expertise of the charismatic professional in-house sommelier.

Understand all about the meticulous processes and diverse phases which lie behind the making of a fine wine and learn to appreciate the different aromas and diversity of scents savoring the best estate blends, the Diadema selection: Damare Bianco, Damare Rosè and Diadema Rosso. Duration: Approx 1h

WINE LAB
A rare, unique privilege: discover the secrets which lie behind world-class wines and enjoy the best wine tasting in Tuscany led by the expertise of a professional sommelier! Ideal for all, from connoisseurs to wine-lovers and first timers, our signature Wine Making experience leads participants through the soul of Chianti and into the very bottles.

Meet your exceptional “guide”, a charismatic expert sommelier, and explore the mysterious cellars, learning all about wine, from its centuries-old heritage to its fascinating production and aging phases.

Understand how blending different kinds of pure wines results in a rainbow of diverse combinations, taste the blends appreciating the aromas. Finally, once mastered the art, savor the thrill of a firsthand experience: create your very own personal wine!

Perfect for groups of fun-loving friends and ideal for corporate team building events our signature Wine Making offers real insight and an unrivaled hands-on opportunity to get into the casks and beneath the label, to enjoy an authentic Tuscan experience you will treasure forever. Duration: Approx 1h 45

WINE PAIRING
Sun-kissed, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and bountiful farms yielding luscious products… if Tuscany is the world’s most celebrated taste-paradise, Relais Villa Olmo is surely one of the best winery restaurants in Tuscany.

Indulge your taste buds, let your senses lead the way, lose yourself in the heavenly aromas and luscious flavors of the local fare and exceptional estate wines during a memorable wine pairing lunch or dinner!

Learn to appreciate the diverse aromas and scents of wine and the basics of pairing the blends with specific dishes to enhance their most subtle flavors. Savor masterfully prepared traditional recipes and how the Diadema wines perfectly heighten them.

Combining the exclusive privilege of a fine-dining experience with a peaceful ambiance, lovely views, superbly prepared Tuscan cuisine and outstanding wines, our Wine Pairing Dining experience offers an all-round tasting experience. Duration: Approx 3h

CHIANTI WINELAND SAFARI
Splendidly planned, enlightening and much more enticing than all other wine tours in Tuscany our signature Wineland Safari is a real Chianti vineyard adventure! Feel the breeze and savor the views during an exciting ride on a fourwheeler. Roam the most beautiful vineyards and admire majestic panoramas off the beaten tourist track.

Travel along silent country roads lined by swaying cypress trees, admire silvery groves and luxuriant vineyards, and explore quaint villages where time seems to have stopped.

Stop along the way to capture a heavenly view with a photo and for a stroll along the vines and crown your day with a luscious winery lunch based on fine locally produced blends and luscious typical dishes. Untrodden paths, gorgeous scenery and extraordinary local character. That’s what makes our Chianti Wineland Safari exciting, unique and unforgettable. Duration: Approx 7h

FLORENCE MARKET TOUR & TUSCAN COOKING CLASS
Once in Florence you will explore Florence’s colorful central grocery market and get behind a countryside stove to master the art of Tuscan cooking led by a pro! Among the innumerable cooking classes in Tuscany our signature Florence Market Tour and Tuscan Cooking Class is the most diverting and most beloved.

Travel to Florence city center, just a pleasant 25-minute drive away, and enjoy a scenic stroll to the lively daily market. Led by your dedicated English-speaking guide roam the market and browse through the stalls piled high with tempting fresh produce and manned by friendly butchers, farmers and bakers.

Liaise with the vendors and locals, sample the products and then move to the cooking school nearby the market ready to cook! Follow your exceptional teacher, a fascinating expert chef, pick crisp organic vegetables and herbs in the kitchen garden and dive into the luscious world of Tuscan cuisine.

Learn about the main ingredients, seasonings and herbs used, follow your chef’s advice and tips, and prove your ability and talent. Measure, mince, learn to knead dough and roll out perfect pasta and…make sure you taste it to get it just right!

Your menu will vary depending on the season but, among the rest, will certainly comprise two kinds of home-made hand-rolled pasta (such as pappardelle and ravioli) and dessert.

When all is ready take a seat, unwind and savor the unique flavor of the best meal ever: the one you made yourself in the heart of Chianti, accompanied by a selection of fine wines including a delicious typical dessert blend. Duration: Approx 6 h

VESPA TOURS
Sweet-scented country wind in your hair, peace and silence, rolling hills, silvery olive groves and verdant vineyards. First and most beloved among all Tuscany Vespa tours our finely crafted experience provides the most entertaining and exciting on-the-road day tour ever!

Conducted by an expert local Vespa the experience starts with a professional Vespa briefing and practice drive in a safe dedicated space. Once all feel confident, helmets on and off we go, with a rumble and a smile, to discover Tuscany’s marvelous countryside.

Drive along quiet country roads lined by graceful cypresses, take photos of ancient villages and pretty farmhouses and stop along the way to explore the grounds and cellars of a famous local winery to learn about the production.

Drive on and crown your day with a relaxing break at a charming boutique winery and its delicious Chianti Italian restaurant, taste the local recipes and relish the flavor of their premium estate olive oil.

Comprising the thrill of a Vespa adventure, visits to delightful wineries, gorgeous views and tasty local fare our signature Vespa Tour is an unforgettable iconic Tuscan experience.

BIKING
Tuscany bike tours are the only way to truly discover the true heart of this wonderful land! Imagine pedaling down quiet country roads caressed by the breeze, admiring meadows and olive groves, ancient villages and parish churches, led by an expert guide.

Fancy cycling alongside vineyards and meadows dotted by golden farmhouses, stopping along the way to explore ancient cellars and taste the local olive oil… biking in Tuscany is simply heavenly! Stops at vineyards and wineries, viewing of olive oil mills, tastings and picnics or sit-down lunches to sample the best of the local fare and much more.

Our signature Tuscany bike tours combine viewing of celestial landscapes with the benefits of outdoor exercise and the pleasure of tasting delicious typical specialties offering a one-of-a-kind insider’s view on local traditions and heritage.

HIKING
Gentle slopes and flourishing valleys, olive groves and lush vineyards, centuries-old oak and cypresses as far as your eyes can see…hiking in Tuscany is not simply an outdoor activity, it is an all-round spiritual experience you will remember forever!

Comprising a variety of landscapes, a tasty outdoor picnic, olive oil and wine tasting, and a Tuscan luncheon our signature Hiking Experience is among the best day hikes in Tuscany! Meet your guide, a perfectly English-speaking environmental expert, and get ready for a beauty-clad hike through the countryside.

Admire the diversity of the vegetation and rock formations, learn about the area’s characteristics and lose yourself in the landscape. Visit a charming local olive oil mill, explore the grounds and taste the estate gourmet extra-virgin olive oil.

Stop for a break along the way, relax in the shade of sturdy thick-leaved trees and enjoy a mouth-watering typically Tuscan “merenda”, a picnic snack, before hiking on to crown your experience with a luscious luncheon and delectable wines.

FIAT 500 TOUR
An exclusive and memorable vintage Fiat 500 tour including winery visits and lunch… it’s the Italian Job! Plunge into Italian tradition in style, drive a shiny classy FIAT 500 and explore the gentle hills of Chianti, one of the most scenic areas of Italy.

Our signature FIAT 500 wine tour leads you through country roads and across hillsides, alongside vineyards and olive groves, to discover the heart and soul of Tuscany.

Meet your dedicated expert guide and learn the basics of driving this Italian icon, tiny and delightful it has a style and gears of its own! Once confident drive off, with a roar of the motor and a laugh, and explore.

During the day stop for photos and to visit charming world-class wineries. Enjoy uncovering the secrets and mysteries which lie behind the making of a great wine, and savor the very best of local traditional cuisine with a mouth-watering luncheon. Discover the Chianti hillside with our vintage Fiat 500 tour, experience la dolce vita!

Rooms: 16

Price: from 149 EUR per night

Source: www.relaisvillaolmo.com