The Abbey of Monte Oliveto lies a stone’s throw from the town of San Gimignano, along the Via Francigena, the ancient route that as early as in the Middle Ages was travelled by pilgrims who were making their
way to Rome from Northern Europe.
The Abbey, surrounded by century-old olive trees and vineyards of Vernaccia vines, was built in 1340 by Olivetan monks. The 35 hectares that lie around the Abbey have now given rise to the Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Farm. Since 1982 the Zonin family has concentrated on recuperating the pre-existing vineyards and olive groves.
The Zonins have also refurbished the winery and the farmhouse, located on the top of a hill that also faces San Gimignano, which contains seven comfortable apartments. For the use of guests there is a fully furnished
garden, a swimming pool, a car park, a Wi-Fi area and a sales outlet for the estate’s products: wine and olive oil of premium quality.
Fattoria Abbazia Monte Oliveto is located in San Gimignano and surrounded by the Tuscan countryside. It features free Wi-Fi throughout and self-catering apartments with air conditioning. It offers a garden with free patio and swimming pool.
Apartments are spacious and elegantly rustic, featuring exposed wood-beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. Each is composed of a separate bedroom, a living room with a fully equipped kitchenette and dining area, and a bathroom.
At the Monte Oliveto Fattoria you can use the free BBQ facilities in the garden, or have a dip in the swimming pool also located outdoors. Wine and olive oil can be sampled and purchased at the on-site shop, while on request, wine and gastronomic events can be organised.
Siena is 46 km from the property while Marina di Bibbona with its beaches is 1.5 hours’ drive away.
