Tenuta di Artimino | Member of Meliá Collection

Nestled in the rolling hills of Carmignano, just 20 km from Florence, stands Tenuta di Artimino.

A true Tuscan gem and historic Medici residence, with its Villa La Ferdinanda - a UNESCO heritage site, it is a shelter where warm hospitality blends with authentic flavours, fine wines and unforgettable experiences.

A hidden treasure, waiting to be discovered—a sanctuary for the soul.

Hospitality

An oasis in the heart of Tuscany: Tenuta di Artimino - Member of Melià Collection - features history, culture and beauty surrounded by vineyards and olive groves near Florence. This is the perfect place to indulge in the authentic Tuscan atmosphere with exquisite hospitality, restaurants, a swimming pool, a wellness centre and wine cellars.

The Villa

The Villa Overlooking the hills of Montalbano, Villa Medicea ‘La Ferdinanda’ was built in 1596 according to the wishes of Ferdinando I de' Medici and designed by Buontalenti. Known as the ‘Villa of the Hundred Chimneys’, it combined art, hunting and culture, welcoming illustrious names.

Wine

A global extension of 730 hectares, out of which 78 are planted with vines, 16,000 olive trees and 400 hectares of woodland. Characterised by a unique microclimate, these hills feature diversified soils and extraordinary biodiversity. Their products represent an authentic undiscovered treasure.

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HOSPITALITY

Tenuta di Artimino - part of the prestigious Meliá Collection- celebrates the essence of the terroir through its exclusive hospitality, local cuisine and Tuscan traditions. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, formerly an ancient Etruscan settlement, medieval village and Medici hunting estate, today it offers a 101-unit diffuse hotel, two panoramic restaurants, a swimming pool, a wellness centre and an authentic food and wine experience. A blend of relaxation, flavours and culture, Artimino is a one-off place, a historical and natural treasure that links deeply with the territory.

THE VILLA

Villa Medicea ‘La Ferdinanda’, built in 1596 according to a design by Bernardo Buontalenti, overlooks the hills of Montalbano, already dear to the Etruscans. Commissioned by Ferdinando I de' Medici as a hunting lodge, it is known for its “Hundred Chimneys”. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013, the villa boasts frescoes by Passignano and Poccetti, evidence of Galileo Galilei and a rotisserie designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The austere architecture is lightened by elegant details, such as the entrance staircase. On the piano nobile, the rooms of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess, enriched with frescoes, preserve the unique charm of Medici history. Today it is a charming location for events.

THE FARM

The vineyards range from the hills of Carmignano, beloved by Leonardo da Vinci and the Medici, to those of Chianti Montalbano. Each variety is planted after a thorough study of the soil. Carmignano DOCG, among the great Tuscan red wines, boasts ancient origins. The history of Carmignano DOCG wine begins with the Etruscan people, who already produced wine in this area. Proof of this comes from the discovery of wine vases inside some Etruscan tombs and the assignment by Caesar to his veterans, between 50 and 60 B.C., of certain lands between the Arno and Ombrone rivers. From the ancient Frantoio, Moraiolo and Leccino varieties, hand-picked from the historic olive groves of the Villa dei Cento Camini, a rare and precious oil. Each bottle celebrates the Medici heritage and the excellence of a rare terroir, guardian of centuries of history and passion for quality.