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At Villa Ardore, we have no higher priority than la dolce vita: living one’s best life, respect for all people and the environment, and the highest level of comfort. That’s why we work only with others who share our values.
Working in the historic Chianti town of Gaiole-in-Chianti, Nicoletta Penco is a master ceramicist renowned for her exquisite handmade and hand-painted creations. From elegantly crafted plates and vases to decorative art objects, each piece is a unique blend of traditional techniques as well as contemporary artistry. Her studio is situated at the entrance of the historic Castello di Spatenna. Nicoletta’s work embodies authenticity and passion, capturing the spirit of the region and transforming everyday items into treasured works of art–works that include that tableware that Nicoletta hand created for Villa Ardore.
Whether visiting her studio-showroom or participating in one of Nicoletta’s in-villa ceramic workshops, a glimpse into this master ceramicist’s work is an unforgettable experience.
Magazzino del Gusto in San Casciano is a unique destination where passion and meticulous research meet quality. Under the guidance of owner Marcello Crini, every product is carefully selected and backed by extensive research to ensure authenticity and excellence. The own active organic garden (orto bio attivo) supplies the fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables that inspire both the menu and store offerings.
Marcello takes great pride in personally knowing each producer, ensuring that every item tells a story of tradition and care. Moreover, Marcello and many members of his team bring years of experience from Michelin-starred restaurants.
For four generations, the Barducci family has created unique jewelry masterpieces crafted by skilled artisans whose expertise and passion have been passed down through the ages. Today, Lorenzo Barducci collaborates closely with selected master jewelry makers based in Casa del Orafo, near the iconic Ponte Vecchio. Like him, these craftsmen have inherited the skills and knowledge of their fathers and grandfathers, continuing a revered tradition of excellence.
While Atelier Barducci is not accessible to everyone, Villa Ardore, guests may not only the workshop in Florence’s historic center and witness the art of jewelry making firsthand, but may also commission custom designs that are conceived and brought to life by these expert hands.
A world-class yacht chartering and yacht brokerage, Worth Avenue Yachts provides a high-touch service individually tailored to their clients’ needs and desires. Villa Ardore is proud to partner with Worth Avenue in the creation of Tuscan land and sea holiday that combines a week-long stay at Villa Ardore in the deep tranquility of the Tuscan countryside with week aboard a yacht drinking in the majesty of the Tuscan coast and the Mediterranean beyond.
Wine lovers will enjoy the justly-celebrated Chianti Classico area with Villa Ardore at its center, as well as the costal Tuscan wine country along the azure waters of the Mediterranean, with stops at iconic destinations such as the Amalfi Coast, the Italian Riviera, and the enchanting islands of Elba and Giglio. But with or without an immersion in this storied wine culture, a Villa Ardore – Worth Avenue land and sea holiday is surely at the pinnacle of that Italian ideal, la docle vita.
The Mazzarrini family’s winery has been a Villa Arodre favorite ever since owners Christian & Stephen visited the estate for the first time more than a decade ago. What started as a business excursion to find out whether the rumors of a “hidden gem” of a winery were true–and they were–has developed into a lasting friendship with the Mazzarrini family, who treat the villa’s guests like family.
Between their abiding respect for the land and its traditions and their passion for excellence, Marco Mazzarini and his wife Adriana have grown Poggio Amorelli from a humble farm into a winery producing some of the region’s most impressive sparkling wines and a range of Sangiovese-based reds. The Mazzarini’s 2022 Oracalo, produced in a very limited quanity, appears poised rank among the highest-value Super Tuscan’s available.
