Empoli-Siena-Chiusi line: Montepulciano Station, 2 kilometres far from our estate.
Milan-Rome line: Chiusi-Chianciano T. Station, 19kilometers far from our estate.
By Car
Coming from the NORTH:
Take the A1 (Autostrada del Sole) and exit at VALDICHIANA – BETTOLLE, make your way to Torrita di Siena, at the first traffic lights turn left, follow the indication “VIA NOTTOLA” and go straight until you reach the town of Gracciano.
At the crossroads turn left to Montepulciano Stazione (station) then go straight to Valiano.Once you cross the motorway bridge keep going straight for 1,5Km, the estate “Le Manzinaie” is standing on your left.
In alternative:
Take the A1 (Autostrada del Sole) and exit at VALDICHIANA – BETTOLLE, turn right, take the superway to Perugia; exit toFoiano della Chiana and follow the indications for “Chianacce”.
Go straight (for some km) until you reach the crossroad; here turn right for Montepulciano Stazione, go straight on for about 1,1 km. Podere Le Manzinaie is on your right.
Coming from the SOUTH:
(Le Manzinaie is approximately 18 Km from the Chiusi exit).
Take the A1 motorway (Autostrada del Sole) towards Florence
until the exit “CHIUSI-CHIANCIANO T.”.After the toll plaza, turn right and follow the signs to Montepulciano and Siena. After travelling approximately 5 Km. Turn left towards Montallese. Here follow the indications for “Sinalunga -Siena” and go straight on.You will go through 2 small villages: Tre Berte after 4 Km and Salcheto after 2 more Km. At Acquaviva (2 Km later) drive through and follow the sign to Valiano which is approximately 2 Km after Acquaviva.
At the first Stop, go straight on and pass the crossing train. Continue straight until you reach the crossroads (on your right you can see a warehouse for building materials). Follow the directions for Montepulciano Stazione, turn left and go straight for 1Km. The estate “Le Manzinaie” is on your right.
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