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Under the Tuscan sun...

7/8/2018

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We chose Vignamaggio for our base for the next few days and arrived during golden hour. 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Halfway between Florence and Siena, and set in the hills of the Chianti Classico region, the estate overlooks a countryside landscape, of forests, vineyards and ancient hamlets scattered about on the surrounding hills
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Its the kind of place you could explore for days, and never want to leave. 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
So romantically Tuscan, with details upon details upon details all bathed in magical golden hues 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Fresh lemon and orange blossom fills the air, adding to the faiy tale vibe all around the ​Renaissance villa
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
And then there are the views! Everything you could dream of for a Tuscan romance 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
We spent hours exploring the grounds. Discovering things to love. Breathing it in, in all its glory 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Finding olive groves, down secret pathways. There is nothing like being surrounded by nature 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Each view of the countryside more enchanting then the last.  This place really is all about the magnificent grounds 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
The grounds are immense, it even has its own organic farm, and vinyards
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
We made our way back to our room, and shared a bottle of the estates red 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
After settling in, we headed out for dinner... naturally as the sun was setting over the Tuscan countryside.
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
We took our seats on the panoramic terrace, with the best views over the valley.
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
With the loveliest seasonal menu to choose from we were spoilt for choice 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
We ordered the sharing platter... 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Followed by the freshest pasta... and than chocolate desert. 
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Vignamaggio - Greve in Chianti, Tuscany by The Belle Blog
Truly blissful, and the perfect end to the day 

Xoxo
Belle 

More from our Italian trip here and here  
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