In 1524 Andrea Capponi bought from Sebastiano del Caccia "four farm estates with gentleman's house, in the locality known as Calcinaia". In 1524 Calcinaia was quite different from today: a map drawn up in that year shows a couple of buildings along the road for Greve The San Pierino estate, where Canonica and Pozzo are located, was one of the first four bought in 1524.


Le Refie (6 beds) is a typical Tuscan farmhouse, standing uphill in the Chianti countryside. It is surrounded by forests of chestnut trees that adjoin the designated wilderness park of San Michele. The living room with its appealing fireplace faces a delicious garden with a large lawn. It is ideal for people seeking a quiet refuge within a natural scenery. Refie guests are entitled to use the swimming pool at Villa Calcinaia, in approx. 8 km from the apartment. Accommodation: 6 persons - 120 m2 Ground floor: kitchen with storeroom, living room with fireplace, dining room, Two double bedrooms, one major bedroom, one bathroom with shower cubicle and one with bathtub Oven, heating Private garden