Duel · Agriturismos · Montemerano · 2 addresses
Agriturismo La Vecchia Quercia or Agriturismo Le Chicche di Mafalda?
Two agriturismos at Montemerano compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.
AFarmhouse La Vecchia Quercia
Montemerano · Premium
reliability medium
from 234 € / night
9,3/10 travellers · 162 reviews
BAgriturismo Le Chicche di Mafalda
Montemerano · Premium
reliability medium
from 215 € / night
9,3/10 travellers · 352 reviews
The verdict
Agriturismo Le Chicche di Mafalda and Agriturismo La Vecchia Quercia neck and neck
7,6 versus 7,5: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Agriturismo La Vecchia Quercia if…
- you prioritise authenticité & cadre (8,7 vs 8,2) : Restored farmhouse with vineyards, wine produced on site and a rural setting 1.8 km from Montemerano; eight rooms: agricultural activity and rural buildings specified.
- you care about vue sur les collines et vin du domaine: amenities that only this listing mentions
- you trust travellers: 9,3/10 from 162 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (6,1). From 234 € in the upper range, few included services are specified (hill view, house wine, breakfast); value not specified.
Choose Agriturismo Le Chicche di Mafalda if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (6,9 vs 6,1) : From €215 in the upper range, with pool and breakfast mentioned; other included services are not specified, hence a reservation.
- you prioritise table & terroir (6,7 vs 6,4) : Breakfast with fresh local produce, raw goat's milk cheeses and cured meats from Cinta Senese pigs; dinner or restaurant not specified.
- your budget matters: from €215 / night, the lowest price in the head-to-head
- you trust travellers: 9,3/10 from 352 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: authenticité & cadre (8,2). Rural setting with olive trees and vineyards, stone and wood buildings, goat cheeses and Cinta Senese cured meats from the farm: activity and local produce confirmed.
Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 162 to 352 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
The traveler rating is identical at 9.3/10, but the Note Toscane Cachée breaks the tie: Le Chicche di Mafalda (7.6) edges out La Vecchia Quercia (7.5) thanks to better value for money (6.9 versus 6.1) and a fuller table, despite a slightly less authentic setting (8.2 versus 8.7). For you, who seek terroir with goat cheeses and Cinta Senese charcuterie, and who want a swimming pool, choose Le Chicche di Mafalda at €215. La Vecchia Quercia, at €234, will rather appeal to wine lovers and those seeking absolute calm with its garden, veranda and outdoor shower, but its offer remains more limited for the price.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
La Vecchia QuerciaRestored farmhouse with vineyards, wine produced on site and a rural setting 1.8 km from Montemerano; eight rooms: agricultural activity and rural buildings specified.
The Chicche di MafaldaRural setting with olive trees and vineyards, stone and wood buildings, goat cheeses and Cinta Senese cured meats from the farm: activity and local produce confirmed.
Why these ratings?
La Vecchia QuerciaGarden, veranda, sun loungers, outdoor shower and local breakfast; pool, Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning and bedrooms are not specified.
The Chicche di MafaldaPool with a view over the hills and breakfast mentioned; rooms, air conditioning, parking, wifi and spa not specified.
Why these ratings?
La Vecchia QuerciaFrom 234 € in the upper range, few included services are specified (hill view, house wine, breakfast); value not specified.
The Chicche di MafaldaFrom €215 in the upper range, with pool and breakfast mentioned; other included services are not specified, hence a reservation.
Why these ratings?
La Vecchia QuerciaBreakfast with local sweet and savory products and tasting of wine produced on site; no dinner or restaurant is specified, limited dining offer.
The Chicche di MafaldaBreakfast with fresh local produce, raw goat's milk cheeses and cured meats from Cinta Senese pigs; dinner or restaurant not specified.
Why these ratings?
La Vecchia QuerciaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 162 reviews: in the top 13% of the catalog.
The Chicche di MafaldaTraveler rating 9.3/10 from 352 reviews: within the top 7% of the catalog.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | La Vecchia Quercia | The Chicche di Mafalda |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 234 € / night | from 215 € / night |
| Village | Montemerano | Montemerano |
| Traveller rating | 9,3/10 · 162 reviews | 9,3/10 · 352 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Budget | High-end (€€€) | High-end (€€€) |
| View over the hills | Yes | not specified |
| Estate wine | Yes | not specified |
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