Santa Cristina, build in 1276, in origin was the small church of Radda in Chianti and next to Santa Cristina was changed in hospitality complex to guest to travellers from/to Florence and Siena. In the middle of XIX century, was build the new main way to connect Florence with Siena and Villa Miranda was born with it, next to Santa Cristina, run by Minucci's Family. Villa Miranda had just 5 rooms, 3 for men and 2 for women. From 1842 for 6 generations, Minucci's family have been running Villa Miranda. After more than 160 years nothing isn't changed except the services provided of course. Now at Villa Miranda, in stead of the farm stalls there is the traditional restaurant in Chianti Classico style while at the first floor there are the rooms. The food shop, became a real gastronomy boutique where you can find the famous pecorino cheese called "Marzolino" and a vast choice of high quality wines from all around Italy.