Tenuta di Sticciano

Name

Tenuta di Sticciano

Legal name

TENUTA DI STICCIANO ssa

Website

https://tenutadisticciano.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tenuta di Sticciano is a Tuscan agriturismo operating a 160-hectade historic estate near Florence with 8 hotel rooms, 15 apartments, an on-site restaurant, and estate-produced wine, olive oil, and curated experiences serving leisure travelers, couples, families, and wedding parties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and Tuscan Country Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Boutique & Lifestyle Resorts (THAGACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Luxury Villa Resorts & Branded Villa Communities (THAMAEAI)

Keywords

• Agritourism hospitality
• Tuscan wine production
• Olive oil production
• Wine tasting experiences
• Wedding venue hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Certaldo (Fiano locality)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: Revenue from renting hotel rooms (Classic, Superior, Tower Room Giotto suite) and apartments (Classic, Prestige, Deluxe, Superior, Duplex, Studio, Fienile farmhouse) across various occupancy tiers accommodating 2-10 guests per unit.
2. Restaurant Services - Marchese d'Elsa: On-site fine dining restaurant offering lunch (Saturday-Sunday) and dinner (daily), with a 70 euro tasting menu and 100 euro wine pairing option.
3. Wine and Olive Oil Sales: Direct sales of estate-produced organic wines (Argillaria, Cantastorie, Villa di Sticciano, Maggiano, Canto alle Rose) and Tuscan IGP extra virgin olive oil through the estate shop and wine tasting experiences.
4. Experiential Activities: Paid experiences including wine tastings (20-48 euros), cooking classes (95 euros), truffle hunting tours (160-280 euros), Tuscany tours, boat tours, horse riding, and wellness treatments.
5. Wellness and Spa Services: Massage and body treatments using Tuscan natural ingredients (olive oil, honey, indigenous plants) offered daily by appointment in the old winery at La Fornace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tenuta di Sticciano is a Tuscan country resort operating an agritourism estate offering accommodations (8 hotel rooms in a 16th-century Villa and 15 apartments across three farmhouses), on-site fine dining at Marchese d'Elsa restaurant, estate-produced organic wines and extra virgin olive oil, and a portfolio of paid experiential activities (wine/olive oil tastings, cooking classes, truffle hunting, Tuscany tours, wellness treatments, swimming pools, weddings and events). The business combines hospitality services, agricultural production, and curated tourism experiences into a single integrated destination on a 160-hectare estate in Florentine Chianti.

Product overview

Tenuta di Sticciano is a Tuscany Country Resort (part of Gruppo Fonti) offering an integrated hospitality experience centered on agritourism accommodation and authentic Tuscan experiences. The core offering includes 8 hotel rooms and 15 apartments across restored Tuscan farmhouses, plus the Marchese d'Elsa restaurant. Supporting products include estate-produced organic wines (Argillaria, Cantastorie, Villa di Sticciano, Maggiano, Canto alle Rose) and olive oil (Toscano I.G.P.), sold through The Bottega shop. The experience portfolio spans wine tasting sessions, cooking classes, truffle hunting, Tuscany tours (e-bike, horseback, Vespa, boat), wellness treatments, and wedding/event hosting. The property features two swimming pools and an electric vehicle charging station for eco-friendly hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marchese d'Elsa: Restaurant located within the Villa, featuring Tuscan cuisine with local high-quality ingredients. Open for lunch on weekends and dinner daily.

Products and services

• Accommodation - Rooms Eight elegantly furnished double rooms and one panoramic suite (Tower Room Giotto) in a 16th-century Villa, named after Tuscan Renaissance masters. Rooms include marble bathrooms, antique furniture, web TV, WiFi, and air conditioning; Superior rooms feature Jacuzzi tubs. Breakfast is included.
• Accommodation - Apartments and Farmhouses 15 recently renovated apartments across three rustic Tuscan farmhouses (Casale Depandance, Casale Poggiarello, Casale della Fornace), ranging from Studio (27 sqm, 2 guests) to Farmhouse Fienile (160+ sqm, 8-10 guests). All units include kitchenettes, fireplaces, WiFi, and 43-inch web TV; larger units are air-conditioned via geothermal system.
• Marchese d'Elsa Restaurant On-site fine dining restaurant serving Tuscan cuisine made with local high-quality ingredients. Open for lunch Saturday-Sunday (12:00-14:30) and dinner daily (19:00-21:30). Offers a 7-course tasting menu at €70/person or paired with fine wine tasting at €100/person.
• Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Experiences Five guided tasting experiences including Smart Sticciano Tastings (€25/person, walk-in), Red Soul of Sticciano sommelier-guided session (€40/person, 1.5 hours), Sticciano Lovers complete tour with blind tasting (€48/person, 2 hours), The Gold Sticciano olive oil tasting (€20/person, 1 hour), and The Magic of Vinsanto dessert wine tasting.
• Estate Wine Production Organic wine production including Argillaria Toscano Bianco IGT, Cantastorie Toscano Rosso IGT, Villa di Sticciano Chianti Riserva DOCG, Maggiano Chianti DOCG, and Canto alle Rose Toscana Rosato IGT. Made using low-sulfite modern vinification with regular cellar monitoring every 10 days.
• Estate Olive Oil Production Extra virgin olive oil Toscano I.G.P. produced from traditional Tuscan olive varieties including frantoio, moraiolo, leccino, pendolino, and maurino.
• The Bottega Estate Shop On-site shop selling estate-produced organic wines, olive oil, honey, grappa, and regional artisan products including pasta, preserves, cheeses, meats, craft beers, jams, legumes, truffle products, handmade textiles, and local artisan objects.
• Wellness and Spa Services Massages and body treatments using Tuscan natural ingredients (extra virgin olive oil, indigenous plant essential oils, honey, grape juice). Located in the old winery at La Fornace with valley views. Available daily by appointment.
• Cooking Classes (Pasta Class) Traditional Italian pasta-making course taught by a chef, where guests learn to make Pici, Ravioli, and Tagliatelle following ancient family recipes. Duration: 2 hours, minimum 2 / maximum 10 people, priced €95/person including the meal with traditional sauces and wine.
• Truffle Hunting Experience Guided truffle hunting excursions in protected Tuscan forests with a professional and dog team, including instruction on truffle biology. Optional tasting with chef-prepared lunch or dinner. Adult rates €160-280 depending on group size (2-6 vs 6-12 persons); children under 11 free, ages 12-16 half price. White truffle rates vary by market price.
• Tuscany Tours Customized tours exploring Tuscan art, nature, and gastronomy, including horseback riding, e-biking, Vespa tours, vintage car excursions, and visits to artisan shops in Florence and Valdelsa villages. Includes wine and food tastings.
• Boat River Tour on Arno Private boat tours on the Arno River with guided city exploration of Florence from a Renaissance perspective. Tours end with a Tuscan-style aperitif and sunset views.
• Cruises Private cruise bookings on sailing boats and catamarans departing from Tuscan coast ports, with destinations including Tuscan Archipelago islands, Sardinia's pink beach, Corsica, and Cinqueterre. Professional skippers available on request.
• Horseback Riding Trekking experiences on horseback through hilly routes with panoramic views and wooded areas. Includes wine and food tastings.
• Painting Classes Outdoor painting courses in Tuscan style held amidst wild nature or typical village landscapes, combining art, history, and inspiration.
• Weddings and Events Hosting Wedding and event venue hosting with three spacious halls, restaurant facilities, and panoramic gardens. Includes collaboration with Italian photographers, wedding planners, and caterers. A 2024 events calendar is published for download.
• Swimming Pools Two large outdoor swimming pools with views of surrounding Tuscan hills and one small children's pool on a panoramic terrace overlooking San Gimignano. Available to accommodation guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guest satisfaction rating of 9.4/10 based on 315+ reviews

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gruppo Fonti – Tuscany Country Resort (sibling properties): Parent operating group of Tenuta di Sticciano, running multiple Tuscan country residences with shared agriturismo and hospitality model — operates related/sibling properties under the same group brand and philosophy.

Direct peers

• Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel: Luxury Belmond-branded castle estate in Tuscany offering rooms, suites, and villas with fine dining, spa, and curated Tuscan experiences — closely comparable historic estate resort model.
• Castel Monastero: Historic medieval hamlet-turned-luxury-resort in Chianti offering rooms, fine dining, spa, and curated Tuscan experiences — directly comparable restored Italian countryside estate resort.
• Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco: 5-star Rosewood estate in Montalcino (Tuscany) featuring a restored borgo, on-site winery producing Brunello, villa rentals, cooking school, and estate experiences — directly comparable luxury resort with winemaking.
• L'Andana (Tenuta La Badiola): Luxury resort and spa in the Maremma region of Tuscany with a Michelin-starred restaurant, villa accommodations, and estate experiences — closely comparable luxury Tuscan countryside resort with wellness focus.
• Borgo Santo Pietro: 5-star luxury boutique hotel and spa in the Tuscan countryside near Siena with on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, cooking school, wellness, and estate gardens — comparable Tuscan country resort with F&B and wellness focus.
• Relais Borgo San Pietro: Boutique luxury farmhouse resort near Cortona in Tuscan/Umbrian border offering accommodations, restaurant, and cooking experiences — comparable rural luxury lodging with experiential programming.
• Castello Banfi il Borgo: Historic estate hotel in Montalcino with on-site winery, restaurant, and vineyard experiences — comparable Tuscan castle resort combining winemaking, lodging, and culinary experiences.
• Vignamaggio: Historic 15th-century Tuscan estate in Chianti Classico offering agriturismo accommodation, wine production, restaurant, and experiential activities — directly comparable wine estate with hospitality and tours.

Regional players

• Villa La Massa: Luxury villa resort on the outskirts of Florence featuring fine dining, spa, and proximity to Chianti wine country — comparable Tuscan luxury property targeting similar affluent traveler base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tenutadisticciano
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tenuta-di-sticciano

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Tenuta di Sticciano