Monday, August 18, 2025

Dinner at Cantinetta di Rignana on a Large Terrace with Breathtaking Views of the Chianti Hills - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025












From June 16 to July 3, 2025, Annette and I spent time in wine country Italy, by car.

For an overview of the whole trip, go here: Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025 

Third Stop: Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

From Bolgheri we drove to Chianti Classico and stayed 3 nights at Fattoria e Villa di Rignana. 

On the arrival day, we went to the pool and had dinner at La Cantinetta di Rignana. 

On the second day, we visited Greve and several Chianti Classico estates. The day ended with dinner again at La Cantinetta di Rignana.

On the third day, we started with an extensive winery visit at our hotel, at Fattoria di Rignana, with owner and winemaker Cosimo Gericke, followed by visits of more wineries in the Chianti Classico region. For dinner, as La Cantinetta di Rignana was closed on that day, we went to Locanda di Poggio al Sole, the restaurant of the Poggio al Sole winery, near Fattoria et Villa di Rignana. 

Cantinetta di Rignana 

Of the 3 nights at Fattoria e Villa di Rignana, on 2 nights we had dinner at Cantinette di Rignana, on the Rginana estate. The only reason why we did not eat there on all three nights was that it was closed on the third night. 

La Cantinetta di Rignana (Google AI based)
 
La Cantinetta di Rignana is a stone's throw away from Fattoria e Villa di Rignana, where we stayed for 3 nights. 
 
Located in an ancient building that was once an olive oil mill, the restaurant boasts a large terrace with breathtaking views of the Chianti hills. The ambiance is relaxing and beautiful, ideal for enjoying the Tuscan landscape. La Cantinetta di Rignana is known for its traditional Tuscan cuisine and stunning setting amidst olive groves and vineyards. 
 
La Cantinetta di Rignana is a family-run restaurant. It is owned and operated by the Abbarchini family. Massimo Abbarchini is the current chef. He inherited the love of cooking from his parents, Paolo Abbarchini and his mother, who started their first restaurant in the 1980s. Massimo works alongside his sons, Lorenzo and Cosimo, ensuring the culinary traditions are passed down through the generations.

Cantinetta di Rignana




Menu

Starters, Pasta, Second Plate, Grill 


Wine List




 
Chef Massimo Abbarchini in the Kitchen

La Cantinetta di Rignana is a family-run restaurant. It is owned and operated by the Abbarchini family. Massimo Abbarchini is the current chef. He inherited the love of cooking from his parents, Paolo Abbarchini and his mother, who started their first restaurant in the 1980s. Massimo works alongside his sons, Lorenzo and Cosimo, ensuring the culinary traditions are passed down through the generations. 







 
First Dinner

















Second Dinner
















3 Days at Fattoria e Villa di Rignana in the Chianti Classico Region (Tuscany) 

See: 3 Days at Fattoria e Villa di Rignana in the Chianti Classico Region (Tuscany) - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025












Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025
 
From June 16 to July 3, 2025, Annette and I spent time in wine country Italy, by car.
 
For an overview, go to:  Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025
 











 
Postings

Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025  

Lake Como 

At Villa Almana in Cernobbio at Lake Como - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025 

Bolgheri 

Dinner at La Tana del Pirata in Marina di Castagneto Carducci, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Winery Tour and Tasting at Tenuta Argentiera, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Florentine Steak - Dario Cecchini Selection - for Lunch at Osteria Magona in Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Running into Marco Balsimelli, Production Director, Ornellaia and Masseto, at Osteria Magona, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at La Macchiole, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Visiting Vigna Lodovico and Tasting Lodovico Antinori's Cult Wines Lodovico and Il Nicchio with his Assistant at Locanda dell' Aioncino - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025 

Dinner at Locanda dell' Aioncino, Bibbona, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Tasting the Wines of Tenuta di Biserno and Staying at Relais di Biserno, Bibbona, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia): Barrel Cellar Tour and Tasting - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Bistecca alla Fiorentina for Lunch at Osteria Enoteca San Guido (Sassicaia), Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Dinner at La Pineta, with Chef/ Co-owner Daniele Zazzeri, a Michelin Starred Seafood Restaurant, at Marina die Bibbona, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025 

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Grattamacco, a Benchmark Producer in Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

Lunch at La Tana del Pirata in Marina di Castagneto Carducci/ Bolgheri/ Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
 
Bolgheri Turning into an Open Air Restaurant - "Cena in Strada" Dinner 2025: Al Fresco Dinner in the Streets of Bolgheri, Tuscany, with Hundreds of other Wine Lovers - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
 
Chianti Classico 
 
3 Days at Fattoria e Villa di Rignana in the Chianti Classico Region (Tuscany) - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025

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