In terms of the exclusivity of their services and their attention to detail, they could be compared to a Ferrari in the automotive world, or to Gucci in the world of high fashion. In the luxury real estate restoration sector, Chianti Restorations has been one of Italy’s most established brands for years now, drawing on an international clientele interested in enhancing the value of properties they’ve purchased in our country.
And while in the collective imagination abroad the name “Chianti” is in itself enough to evoke images of the countryside, a rural lifestyle, and the Italian art of living, behind the Florentine company is a team of over 150 experts who apply their artisanal mastery to restore the luster of Italy’s architectural and real estate heritage.
At the helm of Chianti Restorations is entrepreneur Angelo Kostandini: it is to him that a clientele comprising some of the most prominent names in the global jet set turns to have villas, castles, entire medieval villages, historic townhouses, estates, farmhouses, and country homes restored—properties that preserve histories and architectural styles inextricably linked to the territory in which they are located. It comes as no surprise, then, that a region as rich in traditions and dotted with countless bell towers as Tuscany is now the heart of Chianti Restorations’ operations, even as the company continues to operate nationwide.
In fact, for Kostandini, understanding the legacy of centuries of history associated with every prestigious residence is the first step toward ensuring its proper appreciation. On every project, master masons, specialized artisans, and professional technicians—some of whom have also worked on monuments such as Florence’s Duomo or St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican—strive to strike a balance between the need to respect the history of the spaces (from masonry cladding to arches, vaults, or ceilings with fine wood beams) and the need to make them functional and equipped with all modern comforts.
To give concrete meaning to the term “sustainability,” Angelo Kostandini and Chianti Restorations have chosen to use materials that respect the local territory and the environment, ranging from hand-crafted marble and travertine to natural lime plasters. Twenty years of experience and an innovative approach—one that places the building’s history at the center—have enabled Chianti Restorations to earn the trust of business leaders, artists, and entertainment figures who have decided to invest in Italy’s architectural heritage, among the richest in the world.
