Sant’Alberto (Tuscany)
 Owning your own vineyard is probably one of the finest and most satisfying things one can do in life. Savouring fine wines, understanding their bouquet and acknowledging their flavour is part of the very essence of life itself. So wouldn't it be wonderful to own a home with its own vineyard? Well you can!
Italy produces some of the best known and finest wines in the world and currently being offered on the market is a unique home, Podere Sant'Alberto in Tuscany. This remarkable property is located in a farming area and dates back to the 14th century. The small holding is 12 hectares comprising mixed woodland, fallow pasture, olive groves and of course vineyards – and this is where this property becomes extra special.
Sant'Alberto is more than a Tuscan house; it will appeal to anyone who wants wine-making to be a part of their life.
The enologist, Renato Baldisserotti established the current organic wine making methods at Sant'Alberto in 1996. These methods have been maintained and developed by the owner, Dr Nowell Stebbing who took up wine making after a career spent discovering and developing pharmaceuticals using fermentation technologies.
The older vineyard, planted with Sangiovese and white grapes is mixed with olive trees in a traditional manner. These vines are about 37years old.
 The new vineyard is planted with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and was established in 2001. There are 1.2 hectares under vines with 3,600 vines per hectatre. There are approximately 0.4 hectares each of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Additional areas could be cultivated with vines.
The purpose of the new vineyard is to provide the French grapes, allowing the production of Super Tuscan wines. Two red wines are made, a Sangiovese/Merlot blend and a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend. Three to four barriques of each of these reds are made (900 to 1,200 bottles each)
Grapes are organically grown and the wine fermented and bottled using traditional methods, all on the estate. Grapes are hand picked. This therefore is an estate for the wine buff – for those with a flair for business and a love of wines.
The main house comprises two reception rooms and five bedrooms. There is a one bedroom guest cottage and a barn together with cantina, garage and underground cantina. There is also a fermentation building and a swimming pool.
“This is a unique home for the right person”, says Steve Emmett of Brian A French & Associates who are currently marketing the property and who originally sold it to the current owners. “It can bring a lifetime of enjoyment, satisfaction and profit and the property is set amidst typical Tuscan rolling hills about ten minutes from Monteriggioni with a view of San Gimignano.”
The property is on the market for £1,466,667 (€2.2m)
Brian A French & Associates 0870 730 1910 (www.brianfrench.com)
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Apartments to Let - Slovenia
 Come to 'The Sunny Side of the Alps' ! Two delightful apartments to let, sleeping 4 persons each, situated close to the beautiful wine growing areas of Eastern Slovenija. Wine tastings and tours easily arranged. Also thermal spas and medieval towns are within 45 minutes drive, with Hungary, Austria and Croatia each some 20 minutes away. Easy access From Stansted to Maribor or Gratz, both 50 minutes away, with Ryanair.
 Price: 50 euros/night – minimum 3 nights
Contact
Email: jeremyjrlee@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +386 2 545 9143
For more information, go to
www.slovenia-holiday-rental.com
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Fantastic winery for sale in Slovenia
 Price: €350,000
Contact Chris on m.m.parky@siol.net or
Jerry on jeremyjrlee@yahoo.co.uk
Large detached property with substantial vineyards in South East Slovenia. Enjoying stunning country views but close to major towns.
House: Built in 1982 with modern facilities. At 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, lounge, fitted kitchen plus numerous other rooms. Large 100m2 terrace. Mains services including central heating.  150m2 attic for conversion. Apple orchard.
Vineyard: Two Hectare of Vines, planted with 6000 vines, producing c. 50,000 litres with quality wine selling to top restaurants on a profitable basis. One vine is a cutting from the oldest vine in the world. Grapes include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, German Reisling, Pinot Noir, & Chardonnay. Modern
equipment and quality oak barrels. Viniculture supervision for one year included in price.
Fantastic business opportunity or new venture as vineyards have building permission granted. Viewing essential with many low cost airlines flying to the area.
€350,000
Contact Chris on m.m.parky@siol.net or
Jerry on jeremyjrlee@yahoo.co.uk
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chianti
 Beautifully restored 2 bedroom house.
Castellina in Chianti (sleeps 6 max), shared swimming pool, tennis court, magnificent views, large private garden.
See www.ownersdirect.co.uk/italy/IT1418.htm or
Call 01372 465242
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Apartment to rent in Burgundy
 In world-famous Burgundy, charming 2 bedroom flat available for rent in a listed 18th century building in the town of NUITS SAINT GEORGES.
Unfurnished, bathroom, all shops, 20 km from tgv DIJON/BEAUNE.
Price: €650 euros/month
Contact: Marc Delacroy
Phone: 0207 4223920
E-mail: Marc.delacroy@tradition.co.uk
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To Tuscany Villas
To Tuscany is a leading specialist for villas in Tuscany, Italy since 1998, with over 300 hand-picked holiday villa rentals available, with private or shared pools.
The To Tuscany Villas team has personal knowledge and local expertise. Once on holiday, English speaking staff is available to assist you.
To Tuscany offers a wide selection of holiday rentals including self-catering villas, apartments, cottages, farmhouses, castles and estates. The self catering accommodation ranges from pretty cottages for two people, to villas for families and groups of all sizes and include luxurious estates for large gatherings or special events such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
Travel journalist Tim Jepson from the Telegraph had this to say about us:
“…I like To Tuscany, partly because it has a tremendous range of properties, and partly because (unlike many companies) it has an excellent website that provides what you really want when choosing a villa…”
You can check availability for each villa in real-time and reserve online through our safe secure booking process at www.to-tuscany.com.
Website. http://www.to-tuscany.com
Full contact information. Email: lisa@to-tuscany.com Phone: 0207 193 7782
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 Barolo Vineyard Hotel
No better location for visits to Barolo & Barbaresco winerys!
website: www.HotelCastelloDiSinio.com
Reservations:reservations@hotelcastellodisinio.com
Telephone: +39 0173 263-889
Fax: +39 0173 263-958
 Countries visited: Piedmont, Italy
1 of ALAISTER SAWDAY'S TOP 100 EUROPEAN HOTELS
Castello di Sinio is a hotel of great charme that maintains it's beautiful medieval character while offering the tranquility and comfort of an exclusive luxury hotel with a friendly and elegant atmosphere.
The castle dates back to 1142 but it has very recently been completely restored to a very high international level of comfort & style.
All guest rooms have in room controlled heating & air-conditioning, flat screen satellite TV, free high speed WIFI access, fully modern en suite bathrooms and luxurious amenities, many that will surprise and delight.
Castello di Sinio is noted for it's very friendly managment & staff who are extremely knowledgeable about the area winerys & restaurants and will help you arrange self-guided or guided wine tours.
Cooking lessons are offered at the hotel and guided wine & food tours as well as Truffle hunts are happily organized. The hotel features a small but fine restaurant that is critically acclaimed and the gourmet breakfast buffet is unbeatable.
The grounds feature flower filled gardens, outdoor dining terraces, and a natural rock swimming pool with sweeping views of the hills & vineyards. Off the pool, there is a small exercise room with sauna. Excellent panoramci walks are right out the front door and hiking as well as guided bike tours are also organzied.
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Bordeaux appt
(2 Bedrooms/Sleeping 4)
Situated in the heart of the beautiful city of Bordeaux on a pedestrianised street. Fully equipped and comfortably furnished.
"The elegant city is rich in history, culture, arts, music, and gastronomy. Undoubtedly most famous worldwide for its legendary wines, Bordeaux is the capital of the region known as Aquitaine and is a major cultural centre and a transportation hub between southern France and Spain."
Whether you are in Bordeaux on business, for a short "city break," or if you plan to make Bordeaux your base for a longer holiday whilst you tour the diverse countryside and towns of Aquitaine, we welcome you to make a reservation and to come and enjoy the delights that this beautiful city has to offer...
www.bordeauxapartment.com
info@bordeauxapartment.com
Or telephone Jane Fraser-Bryan on
Tel/Fax: 00 33 (0)5 56 61 89 22
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Hungarian castle to buy
 Neo-classic "Castle", as the locals refer to it, built in 1906, during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, situated at the heart of one of Hungary's largest and most ancient winemaking communities.
The property sits on the highest point of the hill's slope, facing due west, embraced by the Kapos river, dominating the surrounding countryside, with it's spectacular 360 degrees views.
The main house consists of a large living room, 2 bedrooms, foyer, kitchen and a panoramic 18.30m2 terrace. It also has a 64.60m2 cellar with wine-pressing and processing area, on two levels. The cellar is 3.10m high, 15.40m long and 4.20m wide.
The wine-makers quarter, in the smaller house,
has a 134m2 living area, 2 rooms, kitchen, with the firewood storage and barn attached to it.
Price: €280,000 (£188,000)
Contact: Laszlo Szilvasi
Phone: +36 74 722 022
Mobile: +36 70 544 0701
E-mail: laszlo.szilvasi@freemail.hu
Website: infinite.hu/castle-cellar
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Jeffersons
Jeffersons Private Jet Holidays
www.jeffersons.com
info@jeffersons.com
020 8746 2496
For a unique and special celebration, nothing beats the thrill of being whisked away in a private jet for a taste of unparalleled luxury and indulgence.
Whether it's for a birthday, engagement, anniversary, business celebration or just a complete surprise, a Jeffersons short break has all the key ingredients to create the most magical memories.
We recommend a day visit to Chateau Les Crayeres in Reims. This beautiful belle époque château is the place to go for a meal to remember. The two-Michelin starred restaurant has earned world-wide acclaim: fine dining served with the best wines and champagnes. The cellar holds over 300 champagnes alone.
We would also arrange a private visit and tasting at a nearby champagne house, and there would also be time for a stroll around the city centre, including a visit to the gorgeous cathedral.
Our service includes return private jet flights, limousine transfers, champagne tasting, and the tasting lunch. Guide price: £1,425 per person based on six people flying by Citation CJ2 from Luton.
Should a day not be long enough, the château boasts a number of luxurious suites for overnight stays.
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Beautiful holiday home to rent in Beaune
BEAUNE, BURGUNDY, FRANCE
HOUSE FOR HOLIDAY RENTAL
SLEEPS 1-4 people
Web address: www.houseinbeaune.com
Email address: info@houseinbeaune.com
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Private parking and private gardens
Fully refurbished in 2008 possibly dating back to the 1700s, the remodelled house incorporates all the old attractive timber and stone of the building and is fully insulated with new current standards of insulation.
Natural material has been used wherever possible making the house ecologically friendly. Local
Burgundian stone has been used on the main floor areas, combined with granite, limestone and timber in other areas of the house. The kitchen area also has local stone worktops with solid oak doors and stone sink. The first bathroom also has two solid stone sinks. The heating, cooking and water heater is all electric.
Set in its own private gardens, with private parking it is in the heart of Beaune within the historical architectural area. The location also gives easy access to the main road routes to the north and south and the motorway is around 5 minutes drive away.
Automatic electric gates to the propertyoffers good secure parking within the grounds.
The private gardens are surrounded by high walls and the garden and the covered terrace offers the opportunity to sit outside for breakfast, lunch or dine or just an aperitif incomplete privacy. The sunrise is at the front of the house, and the sun stays in the garden most of the day.
Fully equipped and with a mixture of antique and modern furniture, it has the ambiance of a typical old but tastefully modernised property of the town.
The property is ideal for 1 to 4 people. For the benefit of all our guests we have designated the property as
A NON SMOKING PROPERTY INSIDE AND OUT. Visit our website www.houseinbeaune.com for full of the house and full details of rates etc.
Wine tours in this wine rich region, walking, biking and visits can be arranged.
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