Pieve Marsina & Borgo Argenina

Wonderful place to stay outside Siena, Italy. Good variety of rooms. The views over the vineyards are great. Breakfast was wonderful. Enjoyed sitting on the patio and enjoying the view. One night we had a barbeque with the other quests which was a nice touch. Another night you had an option to help make an Italian dinner and then eat it. There are also some lovely, quaint restaurants nearby. We rented a car. One day we went to Castle Brolio which is about 5 miles away. It is the home to Chianti Classico. Another day we drove down to Montelcino to do a tour of a Brunello winery. Then we drove over to Montepulciano for lunch and more wine tasting. Our last day we drove up to Florence. There is a large carpark outside of Florence where visitors need to park and then take the tram into Florence. It ends near SME (the main train station in Florence near all of the sites) If you rent a car, heads up, the rounds are windy. I thought we were going to ride bikes to wineries in the neighborhood but the roads are very narrow and don't have bike paths. My only suggestion to the owners is to put up shower curtains around the tubs. I'm 5'2" so sitting in the tub showing was too inconvenient but for a 6'4" guy it is. We had to wipe up the floors everytime we took showers. Also extend the timer on the lights in the hallway. We stayed in the Maria Suite. It always went out before I reached my door. Thanks.

Pictures don't even come close to doing it justice. It was a dream come true--gloriously ancient buildings surrounded by vast vineyards with incredible views from all directions. I dreamed of an "Under the Tuscan Sun" experience, old-world charm with an authentic Italian atmosphere, and Borgo Argenina was beyond my wildest dreams. Stefania and Gabriele were wonderful hosts who helped with information and restaurant reservations. Sweet Paula conducted an amazing cooking class where we learned to make a delicious Italian dinner that we shared with our new friends, laughing together well into the night. Our room was beautiful and comfortable, with gorgeous views. Breakfast on the veranda was utterly delicious. I can't say enough good things about our stay there. We were so sad to leave, but know we will definitely be back!