Il Ristoro di Villa Pianigiani (Menu of the day)

2 hours From 1 to 10 persons

To celebrate the restoration of Villa Pianigiani, the Ristoro of Castello di Ama is once again open to the public!

Ernesto and Giovanni, our chefs, prepare daily dishes that reflect the quality of the finest ingredients. The "Menu of the Day" consists of three courses, and the price includes water, coffee, and cover charge. A carefully curated selection of our wines is available in the dedicated Wine List, offering options by the glass and by the bottle.

Welcome back to Villa Pianigiani!

The "Ristoro di Castello di Ama" was started in 2014 from the desire to open and therefore pay homage to the eighteenth-century Villa Pianigiani, which has always been the soul of the village of Ama. Initially we thought of a refreshment point for the numerous passing guests, but it was the deep connection that this place was able to create with each visitor that prompted us to modify the proposal, while keeping the premises unchanged: to enjoy the conviviality of the magical union between the Great Wines and the place they produced.

To ensure a precise and personalized service, payment for the booking is required in advance and is non-refundable for the Visit+Tasting experience and the Visit+Paired Meal experience.

For reservations at the Ristoro di Villa Pianigiani, we require a credit card as a guarantee. In case of no-show, a fee of €85 per person will be charged.

The village of Ama lies in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region, within the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti, one of the three historic towns of the Lega del Chianti. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, and as early as the late 18th century, Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo of Tuscany praised its land as being "kept in marvelous condition," recognizing its exceptional agricultural vocation.

Located one hour by car from Florence and half an hour from Siena, Ama is a place where time seems to stand still, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, and centuries-old olive groves.

In 1976, four families from Rome chose Ama as the home of Castello di Ama, embarking on an ambitious project to restore this land to its former glory. On the southern slope of the hill, they built the winery, the beating heart of the estate’s wine production.

The village has preserved its authentic charm, with rustic dwellings and two grand 18th-century villas: Villa Pianigiani, which now houses the Enoteca and Ristoro, and Villa Ricucci, a residence steeped in history and memory.

Completing this place of tradition and beauty is the Arca building, the new welcome center for visitors, located next to the parking area nestled among the olive trees of Bellavista—the first step in discovering Ama.