I contacted an agriturismo 2-3 weeks ago inquiring about a room for October 2009. I have not yet heard back. Do you think I should try to find another place to stay or is it possible they are closed in the winter and will respond in the upcoming weeks? Thank you.
Sorry I meant October 2008!
I'd be trying another place by now. I have stayed at 'Serragambetta'near Conversano in Puglia - I think open all year - and would recommend it.
Some of them are closed during the winter, but they should answer on emails, try to find another one.
Here are a few suggestions:
http://www.tuscanweb.com/accommodation/barberino_val_delsa/al_gelso_bianco/
http://www.tuscanweb.com/accommodation/barberino_val_delsa/cappella_1/
http://www.tuscanweb.com/accommodation/meleto/Villa_Poggio_di_Gaville
Hope it helps.
Julia, I'm not sure where you are planning to go in Oct but I know 2 very, very good places in Panzano Tuscany. We have stayed at both more than once and can extoll for hours on each. Let me know if you're interested. Also idyllicitaly.com is a great site to find places. They charge a small fee for their listings but have personally visited them and speak first hand of them.
Thanks all. I just got a response yesterday from the owner of the agriturismo.