La Locanda - Country Hotel in Radda, Chianti - Tuscany

10/05/2023

31/10/2022

Sunset from two perspective, always stunning... 🌅

27/10/2022

The Chianti Classico is one of the most noble wines in the world and it takes on its name from the place it comes from. It is produced in 70k hectares between the cities of Siena and Firenze, in an area that contains 8 towns, one of these is Radda. The Chianti Classico DOCG has a shiny ruby-red color, a winy scent and the taste is dry, salty and with aging gets softer. It has to age for at least 11 months and its alcohol content has to be at a minimum of 12°. For the Riserva the alcohol content can grow up to 12,5°, it ages for at least 24 months.
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21/10/2022

Stunning watercolor from Emily Roesing, we love it 🥹

17/10/2022

Right after the rain, at least something nice about this unpredictable weather.. 😉

06/10/2022

The bistecca alla fiorentina (beefsteak Florentine style) is an Italian steak made of veal (vitellone) or heifer (scottona) that, combined with the specific preparation, makes it one of the most popular dishes of Tuscan cuisine. It is a high cut including the bone, to be cooked on the embers or on the grill, with a degree of "blood" cooking ("al sangue").
The Florentine steak is obtained from the cut of the sirloin (the part corresponding to the lumbar vertebrae, the half of the back on the side of the tail) of the calf of the Chianina breed: in the middle it has the "T" shaped bone, in fact it is also called T-bone steak, with the fillet on one side and the sirloin on the other.
Its origins date back to the times of the Medici family and the feast of San Lorenzo. In fact, on the occasion of this festival, which was celebrated on August 10th, large bonfires were made in the city and huge quantities of veal were roasted, then distributed to the people. Florence at this time was a great crossroads where travellers from all over the world met and it is said that, on the occasion of San Lorenzo, there were some English knights who were offered roasted meat, which they called "beef steak". This is how the word "steak" came to us.
An interesting feature to look for when we go to buy this meat is the marbling, which is the presence of white areas of fat that has infiltrated inside the meat. This fat, that to an inexperienced eye might seem a negative factor, is fundamental because during cooking it will melt, giving taste and softness to our steak.
Where to find a place that directly offers you this quality and cook it for yourself? At Cecchini’s, butchers for generations. Here, in addition to enjoying a Florentine with all the trimmings, you will also find that jovial environment, large tables where everyone can sit in company and you can also bring your own wine from home because "we are in the heart of Chianti Classico and I am a butcher".
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30/09/2022

Private entry of one of our exclusive rooms, looks comfy right?

27/09/2022

Some flower details of our view from the hill 🌸

22/09/2022

Are you hungry? It’s breakfast time! 🥞

16/09/2022

The sky just after sunset hits different from our terrazza...

12/09/2022

Do you know the tale of the cicada and the ant? Well here at La Locanda even the ants are chilling in the pool!

06/09/2022

Our beloved sign, and where it is located... Do you like it?

30/08/2022

We can’t keep ourselves out of this pool, can you blame us? 😌

25/08/2022

Not a bad place to spend the summer after all...

19/08/2022

Breakfast at La Locanda tastes a lot like cherries... 🍒

15/08/2022

Buon Ferragosto!
We hope you will spend it in a nice place, we are sure that who spends it here at La Locanda will! 😉

09/08/2022

There is literally no better place for an Italian Aperitivo 🥂

29/07/2022

Will this weekend be a chill one or a crazy one? Who knows, in the meantime we are chilling by the pool with a great book... 📖

25/07/2022

La Locanda in bloom 🌸

19/07/2022

One day all this will be yours... 🦁
If you go to lalocanda.it and book a room 😉

14/07/2022

Cottagecore aesthetic at its finest...

08/07/2022

What type are you at the pool? Sunbathing all day or a shadow seeker?

30/06/2022

Tomorrow it’s the first day of July, are you ready to jump in? 🏄🏼‍♀️

24/06/2022

Champagne for two, the perfect aperitivo on a Friday evening! 🥂

20/06/2022

Coffee with our loyal waiter, can you guess his name? 👨🏻‍🍳

14/06/2022

We just love how cute this room is... 🥰

09/06/2022

The perfect spot to enjoy a super romantic view 👩🏼‍❤️‍👨🏼

03/06/2022

Come to La Locanda to find your Nirvana 😉

30/05/2022

Our special guest Oliver wants you to know that even though it’s almost summer, we are ready for rain emergencies! ☔️

24/05/2022

Lavander lovers 💜

19/05/2022

Where else could you find a view like this? Only in Tuscany...

13/05/2022

What beats an healthy and tasty breakfast? We say nothing!

06/05/2022

The best place to chill after a great lunch, with some clean fresh air and a perfect view!