Casabianca is a beautiful country estate located in the famous "Crete Senesi", southeast of Siena. Carefully restored to reflect its original splendor, Casabianca features an elegant villa converted into an intimate hotel, a farm turned into lovely apartments and country houses, an elegant restaurant with outdoor bar, and a spacious swimming pool with whirlpool. Guest will appreciate the first-class accommodations, excellent hospitality, and the attention to detail in the decor and in the service.

The 20 apartments are decorated in an elegant Tuscan country style and offer ultimate comfort and convenience to guests. Most bedrooms have private bathrooms and each kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher. The apartments also feature original fireplaces. Telephone and satellite TV are included in each unit.

The 6 suites are furnished with fine antiques, and some are decorated with beautiful 100-year old frescoes. Each suite is complete with telephone, satellite TV and mini-bar.

Casabianca has its own private church, which makes the property ideal for weddings. Also available is a full-service conference room, perfect for business meetings/retreats. The property is fully air-conditioned for ideal comfort. Activities available to guests are endless, including tennis, fishing, guided horse trekking and hiking in Casabianca's private trails, outdoor cooking classes, and visits to vineyards, olive oil presses, wine cellars,and ceramic workshops. Also of interest are special visits to breeders of the rare "chianina" cattle in this region.

What to do in the Asciano region of Tuscany

Montalcino
In 1555, the beautiful town of Montalcino became the last bastion of the proud Sienese Republic before it succumbed to the Florentines and was absorbed into the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. This accounts for its imposing fortress and the wealth of superb paintings and sculptures that make its beautifully renovated museum such a remarkable attraction.

Pienza
A visit to this ancient town is a must. Built between 1458 and 1462, Pienza's architect, Enea Silvio Piccolomini, decided to turn his hometown into a jewel of Renaissance architecture when he became Pope Pius II (hence the name "Pienza").

The area of the "Crete Senesi" and the neighboring Val d'Orcia have largely remained true to their early agricultural vocation. Today this means local products of outstanding quality, made with traditional methods and skills that are handed down from father to son. The best-known of these are doubtless Montalcino's distinguished Brunello red wine and the Vino Nobile of Montepulciano. Also, the Pecorino cheeses made with milk from the Pienza pastures, are now in great demand among gourmets. Try them with a glass of red Brunello or Nobile for a quintissential taste experience.