You can't miss the striking, deep pink and grey house set just above the road from Panzano to Radda in the northern reaches of Chianti. Not your typical Tuscan villa, it dates from the early 1900s and has a retro feel. The 11 bedrooms are painted in warms colours and have a mix of rustic country furniture and vintage pieces: two of the largest have big terraces. There's a spacious living/dining room for cool weather, but, when possible, breakfast and four-course dinners are served under a loggia at the back of the house. From here, the informal garden climbs up the hillside with a pool and wonderful views at the top. The position is ideal for exploring Chianti's many vineyards, and wine tastings and cellar tours can be arranged.
Via San Leolino, Panzano, +39 55 852577, resortvillarosa.it. Doubles from 80. Dinner 25
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