To stay at Castelfalfi is to live out your Tuscan dreams.

I sipped my glass of Chianti in spite of myself and snapped another photo.

Cliche or not, I was loving every minute of it.

Aerial view of Castelfalfi resrot in Tuscany

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Guests have access to three pools, a spa, and stylish indoor and outdoor bars.

Its six restaurants include a homey trattoria,Il Rosmarino, serving wood-fired pizzas, and fine-dining destinationLa Rocca.

It was watching chef Michele Rinaldi deftly mold ravioli into six different shapes in a matter of seconds.

Sunset view over Tuscany

Nina Ruggiero

View of Tuscan landscape from Castelfalfi

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Outdoor seating overlooking Tuscan hills

Nina Ruggiero

Men in a vineyard discussing grapes

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Resort pool in Tuscany

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Truffle hunting dog with a handful of truffles

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