Mr. Alberto and Mrs. Pia, the owners of the estate, were born and raised in Tuscany and more precisely in Cortona and Foiano della Chiana. They spent their whole lives in this area making investments and buidling stunning villas.
They recently decided to dedicate two of the villas of the estate to their grand-children, GIOIA and LAPO and this is the reason why the estate itself was named GIOLA by combining the initials of their names.

The GIOLA estate consists of two villas, villa GIOIA and villa LAPO; the two villas are totally independent but located in close proximity to one another.
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Villa “Rosa dei Venti” is located in Cortona, where wine and olive-growing can be traced back to Etruscan ages. The farm’s most ancient building is the Villa which may accommodate about 20 people.
This building goes back to the 18th century, period in which it belonged to an ancient noble family from Cortona.
Cortona’s counts used the Villa as a summer residence whereas the surrounding farm could supply them with wheat, oil and wine for the whole year.
As we know, in ancient times all noble families’ properties were inherited by male offspring, whereas daughters could only get married ...view villa details

Charming hamlet situated in quiet and panoramic location offering extensive views over the Chiana Valley and the surrounding landscape. This property has been recently restored with its original architectural features preserved and turned into 7 nice apartments, all of which tastefully furnished in a Tuscan style and all with private and fully equipped garden.
Distances: food shops 1 km, Foiano della Chiana with all kinds of shops 8 km, Montepulciano 18 km, the lovely small town of Cortona and lake Trasimeno approx. 20 km.
At guests disposal: large equipped garden, shared swimming ...view villa details

Poggiobello is a masterpiece of traditional rural architecture: it is the dependance of a typical Tuscan old villa which dates back to the 18th century. It`s the ideal place for all people who love agricoltural and natural life (you will find yourself totally immersed in an enchanted atmosphere frozen in time).

This recently renovated, charming dependénce, in the grounds of an ancient Villa, offers high quality accommodation.

The villa is extremely welcoming and luminous, furnished, with taste, in typical Tuscan style.
Every care has been given, right down to the smallest detail to ensure ...view villa details

Colle degli Ulivi is an old stone building of mediaeval origin set in a panoramic position at 550 m above sea level, commanding a fine view over the entire Valdarno. The renovation has been carried out with meticulous care, conserving the authentic beauty of the architectural details.
The house is surrounded by land, with vines, olives and fruit trees. Cortona is just 8 km away, Arezzo 30 km and Perugia 40 km, while there are numerous facilities for water sports enthusiasts at Lake Trasimene 20 km away.
Food shops and bar at 4 km. The house has been divided into two spacious separate units, with ...view villa details