“Castello di Meleto”, set in the enchanting Chianti Classico countryside, appears to have come right out of a fairy-tale. This embattled castle, with solid 15th century fortifications and an imposing cylindrical tower, appears at the end of a romantic path decorated with cypress trees and junipers, on magnificent lands which extend for about a 1,000 hectares inside the residence.

The castle originally belonged Benedictine monks, and in 1269 was cited, for the first time, in historical documents as being the property of Ricasoli and remained in the family for 600 years.

During the centuries, the powerful building was enhanced and extended with a pretty aristocratic villa boasting, among other things, an incomparable 18th century theatre, a secret passage and old underground wine cellars, the crowning glory of the Castle, where wine-tasting of the famous Chianti Classici of the vineyard takes place.

The splendid bedrooms and suites are inside the Castle and the adjacent ‘Canonica’ (parsonage), all having antique flooring in Tuscan terracotta, and enriched with detail such as the wooden beams, canopy beds and even, in the converted ancient 15th century guard tower, bathrooms which are accessible by spiral staircase.

The apartments in the small converted farm buildings next to the fortress are of different sizes and, according to their situation and arrangement, have lofts, terraces or gardens around the beautiful swimming pool and the great wood-burning over in the wing.

The estate, an ideal location for weddings or gala evenings, is a dream place for relaxing holidays amongst the uncontaminated Tuscan country among cypresses, vines, olives, and junipers, among castles, art and characteristic villages in the centre of the Chianti area.

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Number of rooms: 19

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