La Malpensatina, a Tuscan farmhouse in Radda in Chianti
La Malpensatina is a 400-year old stone farmhouse located outside the hilltown of Radda in Chianti. The farmhouse has stunning views over the surrounding landscape, including its own vineyards and olive groves. The house is approximately one hour south of Florence and half an hour north of Siena, in the heart of Chianti.
La dolce vita
The restored home comfortably sleeps eight adults and two children with five bedrooms and four full baths. On the outside terrace is a swimming pool and children’s playground.
Located just outside of Radda in Chianti, the farmhouse is approximately hour south of Florence, where most guests fly into and rent a car to drive to the house.
Don’t forget to sign the guest book!
Meet the Team
Catalina Santander
Caretaker, chef and gardener
Lawrence D’Almeida
Property Manager, wine expert and guide
Frequently asked questions
How do people spend their time at La Malpensatina?
Common activities include visiting local hill towns, wine tours, visiting Florence and Siena, renting bikes, and enjoying all the great food Tuscany has to offer. For all of our family recommendations, view our welcome packet here.
I’m interested in a wine tour 🍷
Lawrence, Winemaker and History MA from Harvard, shares his passions for wine, and history through tours of the cultural and culinary riches of Tuscany. Full day wine tours are customizable to Malpensatina guests by contacting him at lamalpensatina@yahoo.com.
I’m interested in a cooking class 🧑🍳
Our favorite chef, Stefania Balducci’s passion for cooking is rooted in the Italian tradition of cooking together in the home. She shares her passion with you through her recipes. Book with Stefania at www.pastaalpesto.com.
I’m interested in a custom in-house dinner 🍽️
Catalina Santander, Malpensatina’s caretaker, chef, and gardener, revisits Tuscan recipes and only local and seasonal produce for personalized guest dinners. To complete the full experience, wine pairings are available upon request. To book, feel free to contact her directly at csantandermessana@gmail.com.
How do I get to the house?
You can always enter “La Malpensatina” on Google Maps, and it will route you to the house. If needed, view a PDF of directions here.
I still have questions…
For more detailed FAQ, view our welcome packet here or contact our property manager, Lawrence D’Almeida at lamalpensatina@yahoo.com.
