Winery, spa, acclaimed dining, vineyard views, luxury rooms
Località S. Martino Bocena, 370, 52044 Cortona AR, Italy Get directions
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"To get to this exclusive restaurant, you drive through an idyllic landscape of small lanes lined with dry-stone walls and fields belonging to the Baracchi farm estate, of which Il Falconiere and the magnificent hotel of the same name are a part. Many of the ingredients served here, such as wine and olive oil, are produced on the estate and the restaurant’s strong connection with its local landscapes is evident. Specialities such as Chianina beef, local garlic and pici pasta feature in dishes spiced with aromatic herbs and full of the strong flavours of Tuscany." - Michelin Inspector
"Originally just a restaurant, this Tuscan property, owned by the same family since 1860, has since expanded to offer guest rooms. Located "just outside Cortona," a town with Etruscan archaeological sites, the property comprises a seventeenth-century villa surrounded by vineyards and converted farmhouses. Rooms overlooking the vineyards and olive groves are individually decorated with antiques and modern and traditional textiles. The "wonderful property" also includes a winery and spa housed within a walled garden—treatments utilize olive oil, grapes, and wine. Enjoy "fine food and service" at the restaurant, which offers Tuscan cuisine and cooking classes." - Nicholas DeRenzo, CNT Editors
"Originally just a restaurant, this Tuscan property, owned by the same family since 1860, has since expanded to offer guest rooms. Located "just outside Cortona," a town with Etruscan archaeological sites, the property comprises a seventeenth-century villa surrounded by vineyards and converted farmhouses. Rooms overlooking the vineyards and olive groves are individually decorated with antiques and modern and traditional textiles. The "wonderful property" also includes a winery and spa housed within a walled garden—treatments utilize olive oil, grapes, and wine. Enjoy "fine food and service" at the restaurant, which offers Tuscan cuisine and cooking classes."
"Once home to the 18th-century poet Antonio Guadagnoli, this tiny estate and its 400-year-old buildings were painstakingly restored by owners Silvia and Riccardo Barrachi." - Mark Fedeli
"Italy has its fair share of dazzling palace hotels, but there’s much joy to be had in the simpler pleasures of this rustic country villa. Once home to the 18th-century poet Antonio Guadagnoli, this tiny estate and its 400-year-old buildings were painstakingly restored by owners Silvia and Riccardo Barrachi, and the result feels like an invitation to a private home." - Tablet Hotels
