What to do

Activities

Escape to Colline Albelle, a Tuscan villa offering a blend of indulgence and tranquility. Immerse yourself in wine tasting, bio gardening, olive oil sampling. Find inner peace through yoga and meditation, and unwind by the poolside with swimming and relaxation. Experience the essence of Tuscany's beauty.

Authentic Experience

Whether you seek adventure or quiet reflection, our villa offers a sanctuary where every moment is imbued with the essence of luxury and natural beauty, promising an unforgettable escape into the heart of Tuscany's enchanting landscapes.

Wine Tasting

Our wines from Colline Albelle produced with passionate commitment following the biodynamic and biodiversity principles.

Bio Gardening

Grain, chickpeas, lentils, and spelt from ancient seed varietals, providing infinite possibilities to create, breads, pastas and refined quality dishes.


And Many More:

We offer a range of experiences, “the essentials” available to our guests all year long. Experiences aimed to discover the unique beauty of Villa Albella and its surroundings all year long and enjoy the authentic Tuscan dolce vita.

Exclusive Wine Tours

Guided by our wine expert, we can offer to our wine aficionado guests a unique wine tourism experience. Based on your interests we can propose you tailored wine tours in Tuscany and beyond. You can choose among our themed wine tours or demand something else:

  • “Only Biodynamics” - a tour of selected premium biodynamic wineries in Tuscany.
  • “Historical names” - a wine tour of the properties of some of the most renowned winе dynasties in Italy.
  • ”The inaccessible ones” - visit to special wineries which normally don’t accept visitors, but do make an exception for our guests.
  • “Wine & Architecture” - a selection of wineries designed by world famous architects, etc.

On demand, we can also offer a helicopter transfer to visit famous wine regions outside of Tuscany (Piedmont, Franciacorta, Etna etc) and then return in the evening to the comfort of Villa Albella. 

Villa Albella : four seasons of authentic Tuscan experience

Private wine tastings & wine tours

Enjoy the pleasure of exploring the wine scene from the comfort of your terrace at Villa Albella: book a private tasting with our wine expert. No limits to your explorations: you can book a classical tasting like:

  • “Discover the Wines of Tuscany”
  • “Only Sangiovese”

or go into something very specific as:

  • “Growers Champagne only”
  • “Classical Method Italian sparkling wines from Indigenous Varieties”
  • The Crus of Etna or the main styles of Greek Xinomavro

Your fantasy will set the limits. For more unconventional requests, please give us some extra time to order the bottles. Together with private wine tastings on any wine argument you might wish to explore, we also offer guided private wine tours in Tuscany and beyond.

Colline Albelle Wine Tasting

Colline Albelle, where the excellence of winemaking meets the excellence of cuisine. The dream Colline Albelle comes from the union of two great artists in their fields.

Roberto de Franco

Italian world renowned chef, has brought the Italian cuisine to the highest levels with his restaurants in Shanghai, Singapore, Middle East and later Volver on the Tuscan coast.

Julian Reneaud

French winemaker, earned his stripes at Opus One, world class winery in Napa Valley, before taking the direction of Caiarossa, one of the top Tuscan biodynamic estate.


Together, they aim to bring Riparbella to the next level with the project Colline Albelle.

Cooking Classes

Guided by our chef we will learn to prepare together some of the most delicious Tuscan recipes. We will collect first fresh herbs and vegetables from our biodynamic garden and then use them in the preparations. Majority of the ingredients come from our garden, the ones that are not are sourced locally and grown organically.

Tuscan Traditions

Experience the heart and soul of Tuscany, immerse yourself in Tuscan culinary traditions. using fresh, seasonal ingredients Our experienced chef will guide you through each step creating together a traditional Tuscan menu, that you will be able to recreate at home, while making memories that will last a lifetime.

After your hands-on class, you will enjoy your 4-course meal along with Colline Albelle wines produced by the vineyards surrounding the villa.

Pasta Making Cooking Class

Italy is famous for its Homemade pasta

During the class you will kneading the dough with your hands to create the most famous Italian pasta using organic, locally-grown wheat.

The chef will share with you , recipes, techniques and tips for perfecting each dish with the proper sauce, for a deliciously home made pasta experience.

Farm to the Table Cooking Class

Colline Albelle is an Organic farm.  In this unique and authentic cooking class, we want  to offer the opportunity to experience the taste of traditional Italian organic cuisine, you will freshly pick the best fruits and vegetables in season with which you will prepare the most delectable Tuscan meals.

Private Balloon flight

Discover the beauty of Villa Albella and its surroundings from a very special perspective: a Balloon ! Enjoy a flight over the nearby Etruscan town of Volterra or the majestic Etruscan Coast, a truly unforgettable memory

Horse riding

The forests surrounding Villa Albella are the perfect setting for horse riding. Explore them

Spa procedures

Enjoy our infinity pool and spa procedures to rejuvenate the spirit and the body.

Yoga practices

Caress your body and spirit by taking some of our yoga classes. If you are a regular yoga practitioner, you can also book Villa Albella as a private yoga retreat for your group.

Tuscany: A Culinary Journey Awaits at Villa Colline Albelle


Food is an inseparable accompaniment to any travel or holiday experience

If you are a food lover and Italian food, Tuscany is your destination. Villa colline Albelle offers various opportunities to immerse yourself in the gastronomic culture.

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