Nestled in the very heart of Tuscany, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and centuries-old oaks, lies the Abbazia Monte Oliveto. Travellers following the historic Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrimage route to Rome, arrive at San Gimignano, one of Italy’s most authentic and enchanting towns. It is here that the Fattoria Abbazia Monte Oliveto rises, its name recalling the abbey founded in 1340 by the Olivetan monks, who chose this place as the perfect site for cultivating vines and olive trees.
Even then, the monks recognised the exceptional potential of the land. Their vision continues to shape the region today: for centuries, the slopes of the abbey have yielded one of Italy’s most renowned white wines - the Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Celebrated since antiquity, this wine was praised in exalted verse by poets such as Dante Alighieri.
The Fattoria Abbazia Monte Oliveto embodies a seamless union of past and present. Visitors encounter the very essence of Tuscan culture - a harmony of spirituality, nature and pleasure. To taste the wines of the abbey is to savour not only the quality of the land, but also the centuries-old tradition that makes San Gimignano such a singular and unforgettable place.
Abbazia Monte Oliveto
Località Monte Oliveto, 15
53037 S.Gimignano (SI)
Italy
+39 0577 907 136
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