{"id":156,"date":"2026-04-27T10:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/?p=156"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:42:00","slug":"mirko-vaselli-new-toque-2026-espresso-la-terrazza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/?p=156","title":{"rendered":"Chef Mirko Vaselli new Toque 2026 Espresso La Terrazza Siena (I) Castello di Leonina **** SPA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Castello di Leonina an authentic retreat in the heart of the Crete Senesi, where hospitality, wellbeing and signature cuisine come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Castello di Leonina\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GFJ-708yLl4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<p>In the evocative landscape of the Crete Senesi, just a few minutes from Siena, Castello di Leonina stands as a refined destination where the charm of Tuscan heritage meets a contemporary approach to hospitality, carefully curated in every detail.<br>Set within an exceptionally beautiful natural environment, the Castle offers an intimate and authentic stay, designed for those wishing to slow down and reconnect with the surrounding landscape. The rooms, located within the historic structure, preserve the original character of the spaces, enriched with essential comforts that remain faithful to the identity of the place.<br>Among its distinctive features, the panoramic swimming pool is one of the property\u2019s most iconic highlights: overlooking the gentle hills of the Crete Senesi, it offers moments of relaxation immersed in a timeless landscape.<br>Completing the experience, an intimate wellness area offers bespoke massages and treatments, designed to provide<br>guests with a restorative moment in perfect harmony with the surrounding environment.<br>The gastronomic experience reaches its fullest expression at La Terrazza di Leonina, the property\u2019s panoramic restaurant led by Chef Mirko Vaselli. Here, the cuisine offers a contemporary interpretation of local tradition, showcasing seasonal ingredients and carefully selected local produce. The result is an authentic culinary journey that tells the story of Tuscany through recognisable flavours and an essential, elegant presentation.<br>Enhancing the overall experience even further is breakfast: a moment that celebrates local authenticity through a<br>selection of fresh products, traditional pastries, savoury options and genuine ingredients, served in a setting that invites guests to begin the day with slowness and pleasure.<br>Castello di Leonina thus stands as an ideal destination for leisure stays, private events and moments of escape,<br>offering a harmonious balance between nature, comfort and authenticity. A place where every detail is designed to<br>deliver an experience deeply rooted in its surroundings, yet expressed through a contemporary sensibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Castello di Leonina an authentic retreat in the heart of the Crete Senesi, where hospitality, wellbeing and signature cuisine come together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-restaurantshotel","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=156"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":161,"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156\/revisions\/161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelsgourmet.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}