Estate

Villa il Pozzo - Wine & Oil tasting

50052 Certaldo FI, Italy, Italy20–150 guests$$$

Type:Estate

Capacity:20–150 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Florence Peretola Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze) (FLR), 45-55 minutes by car

Villa il Pozzo operates on a working wine and olive oil estate in Tuscany's Certaldo region, meaning your guests can tour active production facilities before or after ceremonies. The 5-star rated venue sits on sprawling grounds where tastings happen in restored stone buildings, giving you flexibility to host ceremonies outdoors and receptions in climate-controlled spaces. With on-site wine and oil production, beverage costs stay competitive compared to standard catering venues.

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Highlights

Working estate producing 15,000+ bottles of wine annually with on-site olive oil production
5/5 Google rating from destination wedding guests
Multiple event spaces including outdoor ceremony grounds and indoor tasting rooms in restored stone buildings
Wine and oil tastings can be integrated into welcome events, rehearsal dinners, or post-ceremony activities
Located in Certaldo, heart of Chianti wine region with 20+ regional wineries within 15km for guest excursions

Quick facts

Capacity20–150 guests

Venue typeEstate

Price range$$$

LocationItaly

Nearest airportFLR

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Getting there

Florence Peretola Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze) (FLR)

45-55 minutes by car to venue

Private car/chauffeur

€80-150 one-way from airport

45-55 minutes · Most reliable; driver can coordinate with wedding timeline

Rental car

€40-70/day rental plus fuel (~€8)

45-55 minutes · Allows guest flexibility; parking available at villa

Train + local transport

€8-15 train + €15-25 local transfer

90 minutes total · Florence to Certaldo train (30 min), then 2km taxi/shuttle to villa

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

€2,000-4,500 (outdoor pavilion or indoor space)

Reception (per guest)

€65-110 (includes food; wine packages add €18-35/person)

Accommodation (per night)

€120-200 (on-site rooms, limited availability; partner properties €80-180)

Estimated total

€8,500-22,000 for 50-person wedding with wine package; €18,000-48,000 for 100+ guests

Costs vary by season (peak May-June, Sept-Oct premium 15-20%). Estate wine/oil for favors or gifts priced wholesale. Typical Tuscan weddings at comparable estates run 10-20% lower due to on-site production savings.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday (Day 1)

4:00 PM - 7:00 PMGuest arrival; wine and oil tasting welcome reception in estate courtyard

8:00 PMRehearsal dinner with estate wine pairing in stone tasting room

Saturday (Day 2)

11:00 AMCeremony in outdoor pavilion or restored stone chapel

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMCocktail hour with Prosecco on villa grounds; optional estate tour for interested guests

2:00 PM - 5:00 PMReception dinner with wine and oil course in main event hall

Sunday (Day 3)

10:00 AMFarewell brunch with Tuscan specialties; guests depart by 2 PM

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

Can guests participate in wine or oil tastings during the wedding weekend?

Yes. Villa il Pozzo offers curated tastings of their own production. These can be scheduled as welcome events, rehearsal dinners, or guest activities on non-ceremony days.

What's the capacity range for events?

The venue accommodates 20-150 guests depending on your chosen configuration and mix of indoor/outdoor spaces.

Is accommodation available on-site?

Villa il Pozzo offers limited on-site rooms. For larger weddings, the estate can recommend partner accommodations in Certaldo and nearby villages within 2km.

What's the weather like for outdoor ceremonies?

May-June and September-October offer ideal conditions (70-80°F, low rainfall). Summer heat peaks July-August; winter is cool with occasional rain.

Can we customize the menu with the estate's wines?

Absolutely. Working directly with estate production allows custom wine pairings and bulk purchasing discounts compared to external suppliers.