pentolina

PENTOLINA
Tuscany in the footsteps of Conte Scroffa
Welcome
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WELCOME
TO PENTOLINA.
Benvenuti! We warmly welcome you to our medieval
estate in Pentolina. Enjoy Tuscan country life in
surroundings fit for a king, find inspiration and relaxation amidst nature, catch some rays by the pool,
treat yourself to an exquisite meal in our restaurant
and take time to admire the cultural treasures
Tuscany has to offer. You will see that there is lots to
discover and to taste in and around the resort, but
‘dolce far niente’, the art of doing nothing, whilst admiring the wonderful views is an attraction in itself!
City air or country air? You can have both. Nature
offers activities of all kinds. Florence, Siena and
other historic cities are easily accessible by car.
We look forward to welcoming you to Pentolina
and wish you an unforgettable stay.
Your Resort Manager Sergio Carbone
and Team
Sergio Carbone
Resort Manager
Pentolina and Tonda
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CONTENTS
Location 5
Reception 6
Leisure Consulting 7
History 8
Hiking 9
Golf 10
Excursions 11
Music 13
Wine 14
Resort map 16
Mini & Maxi Club 18
Enjoyment & Gastronomy 19
Supermarket 25
Wellness 26
The variety of Hapimag 28
Important telephone numbers 30
Online 31
Location
TUSCANY IN THE
FOOTSTEPS OF
CONTE SCROFFA
The Hapimag Resort Pentolina is nestled
in the countryside, with the sea and cities
worth visiting within a comfortable driving distance. In the holiday village there
is something on offer for all ages.
The medieval village of Pentolina (425 m above sea
level) is idyllically situated on the hillside of “Alta
Maremma” in the municipality of Chiusdino. Hapimag
acquired the village in 1998, including 22 hectares
of land within the same hunting area. This area has
been well-known for wild boar hunting for 200 years.
The dense holm oak forest surrounding the resort
hides one or two secrets...
Pentolina is approximately 25 km from Siena, 80 km
from Florence and 60 km from the coast, thus offering a wide range of activities and excursions. Small
villages such as Chiusdino, Torri and Stigliano are located nearby. Here the inhabitants still live like their
ancestors did decades ago. The Hapimag Resort itself
is a converted earldom boasting modern comforts.
In the holiday village you can expect a combination
of culture, sport, nature and dining facilities.
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Reception
WE’RE HERE
FOR YOU!
How can we help? Our reception staff
are always happy to help.
If you have any questions, or need information or
help with requests of any kind, reception is just
the place. You can always find someone there to
help you out during opening hours. Just stop by!
Reception
– Nespresso coffee capsules
– Stamps
– Washer and dryer tokens
– Loan of hiking maps and
brochures on local history
– Bath towels and bathrobes
– Recreational gear
– Non-fiction and best-seller
services
– InfoCentre
– 2 Internet PCs
– Laundry service
– Information material on the
local area
– Wireless Internet on the
hotel premises
– Leisure Consultant's office
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LEISURE
CONSULTING
Looking to bring some variety to your
holiday? Let's go! Our Leisure Consultant
will be happy to give you tips for a perfect day out.
What's your fancy today? What would you like to do?
Our Leisure Consultant is available to answer all your
questions and is happy to share the best tips on
excursions and activities. Make your holiday an unforgettable one!
The Leisure Consultant provides advice either by
appointment or directly after the excursions. He/she
is also happy to meet with you in the InfoCentre in
the Count's villa. Just stop by!
A holiday tip from our
Leisure Consultant:
Experience the geothermal
power plant Larderello with
its museum and the unique
landscape surrounding it.
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History
HISTORY AND
CULTURE
The history of Pentolina dates back to
1321. Before Hapimag purchased the
village and the old farming estate in
1998, it belonged to Count Scroffa.
Nello D'Inghiramo, Feudal Lord of the Pietra Castle
and owner of Pentolina, laid the foundational stone
for the village on 9 February 1321. One remnant
of the period is the quaint church ‘La Pieve’ of
St. Bartholomew, dating back to the 11th century,
where Hapimag regularly holds classical concerts.
The last owner of Pentolina was Count Dadi Scroffa.
His grandfather Bruno Scroffa acquired Pentolina in
1853. The family lived from agriculture and hunting.
Wild boar hunting with the Count was so famous
that hunters came from far and wideto hunt by his
side. Since 1998, Hapimag has been the owner of
the farming estate.
Another historic feature of the region is the ruins of
San Galgano Abbey (Abbazia di San Galgano) not far
from Pentolina. It was built at the start of the 13th
century.
Hiking
NEW EXPERIENCES
AT EVERY TURN
Pack your rucksack and strap on those
hiking boots! Discover the surrounding
area by foot on one of the many hiking
paths.
Maybe you’d like to hike to the castle “that only God
knows” or visit the San Galgano Abbey? Whatever
tickles your fancy, you can easily reach your destination
using one of the many trails. All you need are good
shoes and a rucksack with a bite to eat and something
to drink.
Or take part in one of our guided hikes through a
Our hiking brochure
provides an overview
of the various routes.
These brochures are
available at reception.
Please see the weekly
programme for times
of the guided hike.
private hunting area and learn more about local flora
and fauna. After your hike,stop at a nearby farm
where you can enjoy an exquisite hunting menu and
delicious local wines.
Sport and fun
– Jogging
– Fitness room
– Horseback riding for
beginners
– Mountain bike tours
– Archery
– Tennis
– Ping-pong, boccia, darts
– Stretching
– Nordic walking
– Water aerobics
– Aerobics
– Billiards
– Chess
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Golf
TEE-OFF WITH A
WONDERFUL VIEW
Only 15 minutes by car from the
Hapimag Resort is the new golf resort
‘La Bagnaia’, a five-star resort with a
view of Siena.
The Royal Golf ‘La Bagnaia’ near Siena offers golf
enthusiasts an 18-hole course on over 130 hectares.
Large hills covered in woods shape the landscape.
None other than the famous golf course architect
Robert Trent Jones Junior designed the course.
The par 71 course is 6101 m long and has one of the
most interesting routings in Italy.
The driving range with 60 outdoor tee-off bays and
six sheltered tee-off bays is 300m long and has a
target green and target bunker. A perfect short play
zone with two pitch and putt holes, as well as a
putting green, complete the breathtaking golf course.
The ideal place to practise clinics at the highest
level. The course features picturesque lakes and a
majestic clubhouse boasting an exclusive view of
the 18 holes and the towers of Siena.
Play at a special price
Hapimag guests can play
on the ‘La Bagnaia’ golf
course at a discounted rate.
The special price voucher
is available from reception.
We recommend that you
hire a golf buggy. More
information is available at
reception. We are also
happy to book your tee-off
times.
Excursions
EXPLORERS,
STEP ABOARD!
We take you on a city break to Siena
or Florence directly from the Hapimag
Resort. Or head off on an excursion
combining culture, nature and enjoyment.
Experience Tuscany in all its glory. Our Leisure Consultant will help you discover the most beautiful
landscapes and explore the scenic trails of the Crete
Senesi region and the impressive Monte Oliveto
Maggiore abbey. Village life in Pienza, Montalcino,
Val D'Orcia, Montepulciano or Bagno Vignoni exudes Italian charm. And how about a wine tasting
along the way? Noble wines like Brunello or Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano can be sampled at the wineries. But wine is not the only thing that sets Tuscany
apart; delicious olive oil can be sampled along with
the wine. Be enchanted by hidden places and take
unforgettable memories with you back home to fill
your own personal Tuscany photo album.
Choose from:
– A half-day excursion
to Siena
– A full-day excursion
to Florence
– An excursion to the
Crete Senesi region
– Tour on Pentolina’s
pathways
– “History of Pentolina” tour
– Hikes
–M
useum ticket reservations
(Uffizien/Accademia, etc.)
Ideas for single
travellers Excursions:
– Ask the staff at reception
for excursion tips
– Excursion to the coast
– Visit to the geothermal
energy plant
– San Galgano
– Chianti region and much
more
Please see the weekly
programme for times and
prices of the excursions.
More information is
available at reception.
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Excursions
HORSEPOWER AT
THE PALIO HORSE RACE
Bareback horses, medieval costumes,
drums, rituals and the unbridled emotions of the fans: That’s Palio, a traditional horse race in Siena.
Twice a year, on 2 July and 16 August, horseback
riders compete for the city wards of Siena, the socalled ‘contrade’ at one of the most famous – and
toughest – horse races in Europe.
The Piazza del Campo, a square in the centre of
Siena with impressive architecture, is transformed
into a sizzling competition arena. Palio is a real pleasure, but one that is taken very seriously: what matters is victory and victory alone. Television stations
broadcast the race live, during which the horses and
riders race three times around the square.
The battle for the victory flag (Palio) only lasts 75
seconds. The preparations for the traditional event,
which has fixed rules, start months ahead of the
race. The tradition has been celebrated since the
13th century.
Who is allowed to
ride in the race?
Ten of the 17 contrades
take part. The seven that
did not participate in the
corresponding Palio the
year before (July or August),
and the remaining three
starting places will be
drawn amongst the other
contrades.
Excursion tips
SOOTHING CLASSICAL
SOUNDS
A classical concert in the quaint church
“La Pieve” is indeed music to the ears:
wonderful acoustics and the mystical
ambience of the 11th century provide
a special atmosphere.
Regular classical music concerts organised by Hapimag
take place in the “La Pieve” chapel, which is steeped
in history. Performers from Siena, Florence and Venice
appear with interesting repertoires from September
to June.
Please see the weekly programme for times and
prices of the excursions. We will be happy to take
bookings at reception.
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Wine
CHIANTI
THE CLASSIC
The mild, sun-drenched climate of Tuscany produces excellent wines. The
most prominent is the Chianti Classico.
Those who like a full-bodied red wine will love the
local wines. Every wine connoisseur is familiar with
the Tuscan wine Chianti. It was previously a synonym
for Italian wine per se and was traditionally sold in
a squat bottle enclosed in a straw basket called a ‘fiasco’. Nostalgic memories of the bottle remain, but
the bottle itself is history, just like the simple table
wine of yesteryear.
Whereas one previously added white wine to the
Chianti, today it is only pressed from red grapes,
mainly Sangiovese. The quality and shelf life were
improved considerably with the DOCG status.
Today the Chianti Classico pleases the palates of
connoisseurs.
A rooster for quality
Only wines from the area
of origin of Chianti can be
sold with the brand name
Chianti Classico. The best
of these wines bear the
trademark ‘Gallo Nero’
(black rooster), which is
monitored by the consortium ‘Chianti Classico’ in
Greve in Chianti.
Wine
BRUNELLO:
A PRESTIGIOUS WINE
The people of Montalcino are proud of
the 2000 year old history of the village.
And they can also be proud of their wines:
Brunello red wine has its origins here.
The Brunello of today cannot be compared to that of
yesteryear. The name of the once simple country wine
became famous in the 14th century. The grape variety Sangiovese, from which one presses the single-­
variety wine, was not yet known at the time, however.
In addition to the full-bodied Brunello di Montalcino,
its younger brother Rosso di Montalcino is also
pressed around the small town of Montalcino. It is
also a single-variety Sangiovese, but slightly lighter
and less complex. Another well-known product from
the wine region is the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
It consists of 70 per cent Sangiovese grapes and can
be blended with other grape types.
Our sommelier is happy to tell you more about Tuscan
wines. Information on our wine-tasting sessions
can be obtained in the restaurant, where you can also
register for the wine tasting.
A good wine needs time
A Brunello di Montalcino
must be stored for at least
five years, 24 months of
which are in a wooden barrel.
The title ‘Riserva’ can only
be used if the wine has been
stored for five years, six
months of which are in the
bottle. The alcohol content
must reach at least 12.5 per
cent by volume. This noble
wine easily reaches this
figure, usually coming in at
13 to 14.5 per cent.
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HAPIMAG RESORT
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‘I Tre Tigli’ Restaurant
Bar/Pool bar
‘La Bottega’ shop
Reception
InfoCentre
Active Team Office
Fitness room
Otium wellness centre
Doctor's practice
Bins
Car park
Parking space for wheel
chair users
Pizza oven
‘La Pieve’ chapel
Washing machines
Heated swimming pool
Table tennis
Archery
Boccia
Youth meeting point
Mini Maxi Club
Herb garden
Playground
Organic vegetable garden
Chess
Beach volleyball
Tennis
Sports field
Sunbathing lawn
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Billiards
Stage
Amphitheatre
Gathering point
Tree house
Picnic group
Pentolina’s pathways
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Mini & Maxi Club
YOUR KIDS AND
VULPO – THE
PERFECT TEAM
In his cave, 'La tana', our mascot
Sir Vulpo is waiting with a varied programme to greet your kids.
What smells so angelic, so typically Italian? That can
only be Sir Vulpo's Pizza! The sly fox is in fact the
best pizza maker ever! But his baking secrets and
ingredients have to be kept secret. Except, of
course, from our mini guests at the resort... Come
by and see us soon. Sir Vulpo would love to meet
your kids.
Mini Club, Youth Crew
and more
Childcare:
– Mini Club (ages 4–6) and
Maxi Club (ages 7–10)
– Cool Club (ages 11–15)
– Youth Crew 16+
– Children's playroom
– Guest lounge with
billiards, table football
and darts
– Outdoor playground
– Discovery forest trail,
cable railway, tree house
and more...
– Keep-fit path
– Animals in Pentolina and
the surrounding forests
Enjoyment & Gastronomy
MAKE GNOCCHI
LIKE NONNA
Many people have already tried the
Italian dumplings called gnocchi. But
homemade? Our chef will show you how!
The entire family lends a hand in this quaint cooking
course in our restaurant. We’ll use delicious dough
to shape artful gnocchi using a special gnocchi
board. You can purchase this special board from us
and continue preparing gnocchi at home.
First work, then culinary pleasure: we’ll cook the
gnocchi together before enjoying these homemade
Italian specialities. The recipe along with the chef’s
secrets is the reward for having passed the “cooking
examination”.
Please see the weekly programme for times
and prices. Please enquire at the restaurant.
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Italian cuisine, seasonal and inspired by the traditions
of Tuscany, served with flair and temperament.
Pure enjoyment amidst warm hospitality.
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‘I TRE TIGLI’ RESTAURANT
THREE TREES WITH A STORY
CITY
Three splendid lime trees add a special
flair to the square in front of the ‘I Tre
Tigli’ restaurant and give the restaurant
its name. And they are part of the family
history of Count Scroffa.
It was grandfather Bruno Scroffa who planted the
three lime trees, at least that's how Count Dadi
Scroffa tells the story. He remembers well: Dadi
Scroffa and his brother had great fun jumping
over the still small trees.
The trees grew into splendid, shady trees, and a
trendy restaurant was built in the former garage of
the Count. Here we treat you to all kinds of Tuscan
specialities. As well as the à-la-carte menu, you can
expect various culinary special events.
We are happy to take
table reservations on
extension 4150.
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TUSCAN CUISINE
AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Enjoyment is paramount in Tuscany,
day after day. Try the many delicious
dishes that make up Italian cuisine.
On Saturday evening we'll take you to culinary paradise with our buffet full of Tuscan specialities. On
Thursday evening our chef will present a special
menu. Treat yourself to fresh fish from the sea or
a truffle menu at its finest. OurTuscan evenings are
We look forward to
your registration.
Please see the weekly
programme for times
and prices.
a real treat, with traditional dishes and game menus.
The entire meal is of course rounded off with the
perfect wine. Discover the treasures of our wine list,
which offers an eclectic selection with many fine bottles from the region. Our sommelier is happy to provide a professional tasting of regional wines. We also
celebrate many other culinary highlights during the
medieval festival, the Pentolina foundation ceremony
and many other occasions.
Truffle evening
Fried eggs with truffles,
beef carpaccio with truffles,
Crostino
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Ravioli with truffles
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Sirloin steak with truffles
and Swiss chard
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Homemade dessert
‘SUGO ITALIANO’
RECIPE
‘Yes! Spaghetti with sauce!’ You can hear
the kids rejoicing. Very few ingredients
are needed for a real Italian Sugo, just a
little time.
Ingredients for four people
Olive oil
1-2 cloves of garlic, peeled
1-2 carrots, cut into small cubes
1 stick of celery, cut into small cubes
1
onion, chopped
400-500 g of lean mince beef
1 tin of passata (fresh tomatoes can
also be used, cut small, and add
some tomato purée)
Fresh oregano and basil
Salt, pepper
Preparation
Cover the base of a large pan with oil. Sauté the full
garlic cloves, celery, carrots and onions. Add the
mince and cook. Add oregano and basil and season
with salt and pepper. Add tomato sauce or finely
sliced tomatoes. Allow to simmer and season to taste.
Place the lid on the pan, insert a wooden spoon
between the pot and the lid. Simmer for approx. one
hour, stir occasionally. Serve with pasta (e.g. spaghetti or penne) and freshly-grated parmesan. Buon
appetito!
Other typical recipes can be found in regional
cookbooks at the supermarket.
Herbs from the garden
Give your home-cooked
dishes a fresh Tuscan
flavour! In our herb garden
you can pick small quantities of herbs.
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TASTY AND
FUN PIZZA PARTY
AND BARBECUE
A pizza party and summer barbecues
with live music. The evening meal turns
into a party with excellent company!
Guests from all different cultures meet every week
for the rustic pizza party near the attached group of
buildings ‘Montelandi’. This culinary get-together
carries on the tradition of the weekly meeting of the
Count’s family with peasant families. Back then
bread was baked; today we conjure up a delicious
pizza according to our chef’s secret recipe. The pizza
obtains its irresistible taste and crispness from the
stone oven of Count Scroffa.
Do you love barbecued meat? Then you shouldn’t
miss out on our barbecue evening during the summer.
There is live music and a surprise programme from
our Active Team to add to the ambience.
Please see the weekly programme for times and prices.
Supermarket
SHOPPING
WITH TASTE
Our supermarket ‘La Bottega’ is a small
gourmet haven. Here you obtain Tuscan
specialities, vegetables from the garden
and everything for day-to-day use.
Culinary Tuscany has so much to offer: Cinta Senese
sausages, sheep’s milk cheese from Pienza, Cantuccini
or Panforte from Siena, marmalades and honey from
Montalcino... to taste these specialities or get them
as gifts, come on in to our mini market.
'Harvest fresh' is the offer on the vegetable shelf:
Organically-grown products from the garden of the
Scroffa family, located right in Pentolina, are brought
Typical Italian breakfast
into the store every morning by the gardener. Fully
Sit at the quaint tables of the
‘Bottega’ in a cosy atmosphere and sip an aromatic
coffee ora creamy cappuccino, complete with an ‘all‘italiana’, a fresh croissant and
the daily newspaper.
ripened under the Tuscan sun, they taste fantastic!
Choose from our diverse selection of breads. Have
you found your favourite bread? You can order the
bread in advance from us.
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Wellness
TIME
FOR ME
Give your body a holiday break and flip
the switch to “dolce far niente”.
Relax, kick up your feet and let the panoramic view
of the magnificent Tuscan countryside sink in.
Swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, curl up with
a good book on the sunbathing lawn or take a
relaxing break in the steam room. What a glorious
day of relaxation!
On offer in our Otium wellness centre, you’ll find a
variety of massages and treatments, even for children.
Want to stay fit on holiday? Our fitness centre features state-of-the-art TechnoGym fitness equipment.
To relax
– Large heated outdoor pool
– Otium wellness centre:
Sauna, Turkish steam
bath, emotional shower,
relaxation room and
fitness centre
– Massages upon request
– Panoramic sunbathing lawn
DISCOVER THE
HOLIDAY WORLD
OF HAPIMAG.
More Hapimag to suit your needs.
The variety of Hapimag
Spend unforgettable days with your loved ones,
shopping and sightseeing in Europe’s cities or hiking
and skiing in the mountains... Hapimag Resort
Pentolina is just one of around 60 resorts offering a
holiday that’s tailored entirely to your needs.
Did you enjoy your stay at Hapimag
Resort Pentolina and would you like to
have more unforgettable experiences?
Ask at reception for our “Introductory flyer” and
more information.
Discover all that Hapimag has to offer.
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
To use the telephone in your apartment,
please dial “0” before the number you
wish to call.
Fire brigade
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Police112 /113
Ambulance 118
Emergency number (SOS) (internal)
emergency button on telephone
Reception (internal)
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Restaurant (internal)
41 50
Emergency number
(external)
+39 (366)8 24 96 02
Reception number
(external)
+39 (0577) 75 41 00
For calls from your mobile don’t forget
to dial the country code: +39.
Online
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Android to your mobile phone. The app contains the
latest information and recommendations on activities and opportunities at and around our Hapimag
resorts.
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MATTERS
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we can improve?
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We hope you have an unforgettable stay
and enjoy some special moments in Pentolina.
Your Hapimag Team in Pentolina
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Hapimag Resort Pentolina | Loc. Pentolina 77 | 53012 Chiusdino SI | Italia
T +39 (0577) 75 41 00 | [email protected] | www.hapimag.com