Rocca di Castagnoli is an ancient medieval fortress which was the origin of the Castagnoli hamlet. Throughout its history, this place was owned by numerous noble families, including the Tempi (whose coat of arms still represents the company) and the Ricasoli.
The winery, which already existed in the 18th century, has always been the economic center of the village and has always been distinguished by its excellent production quality, as evidenced in 1773 by a visit from Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo, who praised its excellent land management, maintenance and innovation.
In 1924, Rocca di Castagnoli became part of the farms that form the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium.
Since 1981, our family has established itself by carrying out important vineyard replanting and building restructuring work, including renovation of the wine cellar and medieval fortress, following on from the property’s historical precedents by maintaining the production quality achieved in previous centuries.
The village of Castagnoli rises from the heart of the Chianti Classico, on a hill once frequented by the Etruscans. From there it overlooks the surrounding valley from the top of a small hill that evokes ancient times, surrounded by woods, vineyards and olive trees.
The farm covers about 850 hectares with elevation profiles ranging from 860 meters (Colle di Monte Luco) to 380 meters. There are 92 hectares of vines, predominantly Sangiovese, the grape at the base of the finest Tuscan wines.
In 1981, extensive renovation work was carried out on the villa and fortress with innovative interventions in the vineyards and cellar.
A vinification cellar was created, while the cellars of the medieval fortress were used for aging in wood, creating a barrique cellar consisting of the best French oak wood in order to create wines with great personality, complexity and balance to be enjoyed over time.

The six rooms and apartments of the Rocca di Castagnoli wine relais welcome each visitor in a place with an unmistakable style, ancient and authentic. In a typically Tuscan rustic style, but at the same time elegant, they retain the structure of a classic Tuscan agricultural environment. The terracotta ceiling with exposed wooden beams, the Florentine terracotta floors, will give you the feeling that time has stopped here in an enchanting atmosphere.
The fine finishes, the furnishings with attention to every detail with rustic style and high quality upholstery... will welcome you in a dream setting.
The rooms and apartments offer every comfort to make your stay or your holiday in Tuscany in Chianti unforgettable. Each room has a bathroom with hydromassage shower, hairdryer, minibar and satellite TV; almost all of them also include air conditioning. The large and elegant swimming pool is available to guests for a refreshing bath in the morning or to enjoy a moment of relaxation when it is evening.

Ristorante Il Celliere a Castagnoli - Ristoro in Chianti storico in Gaiole in Chianti
Restaurant "Il Celliere a Castagnoli" - Ristoro in Chianti storico a Gaiole in Chianti, is located in our hotel, at the heart of the ancient medieval fortress. The management, which is handled by third parties according to strict quality criteria, reflects a great bond with tradition, while always leaving space for imaginative innovation.
Breakfast is organized here in the morning for guests of the hotel and the restaurant then opens during the hours of lunch and dinner.
Once inside the fortress, you can immediately see the stairway leading to Il Celliere. After ascending the stairway, you enter a very elegant, sophisticated environment shrouded in the typical warmth of people who love running a restaurant.
As soon as you sit down, you are offered 5 types of warm homemade bread, accompanied by our Chianti Classico DOP Oil, a glass of Capraia Selection rosé and a new entrée chosen by the chef.
The menu is distinguished by its very high quality traditional products (qualified and certified suppliers are strictly selected) and by the skillful processing of raw materials in the kitchen.
At Il Celliere, you can find selections of cured meats and cheeses with truffles, as well as porcini mushrooms and meat, most notably steak Florentine and boar, which can all be paired with our wines, from Chianti Classico di Rocca e Capraia to the Poggio Reserve a’Frati and Stielle, Buriano and Pratola.

Breakfast
If you stay in our village, as soon as you wake up the “Il Celliere” staff are ready to pamper you with hot freshly baked croissants, delicious cakes, homemade jams, fresh seasonal fruit and other hot dishes.

During your stay, enjoy the many activities that you can do in the Rocca di Castagnoli estate. You can take walks in the green of the wonderful Tuscan countryside that surrounds us, you can take a walk around the village or a swim in the pool... or visit the cellar and taste our wines in the beautiful panoramic room. Then if you want you can have lunch or dinner in our restaurant.
Swimming pool with views of the Siena hills
Olive oil and wine tastings
Cooking classes to discover the secrets of local cuisine
Tour of Tuscan art cities (Florence, Arezzo, Siena, Pisa and Lucca) and other famous towns in Tuscany: San Gimignano, Volterra, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza etc.
Hiking or mountain biking on the many CAI trails that surround us
Visit to the characteristic villages, castles and monasteries of Chianti
Hot air balloon trip
Shopping at the renowned Montevarchi, Reggello and Valdichiana outlets
Visit to the Rapolano thermal baths
You can visit the village and historic cellars every day, followed by tastings of our wines and extra-virgin olive oils.
At the end of the visit you will be able to understand and appreciate our traditions, enjoying an enchanting panoramic view in our welcoming tasting room.
For those who want to sample local food, tastings can be accompanied by outstanding traditional Tuscan products: finocchiona, soppressata, a selection of cheeses, etc. (for this type of tasting, advance booking is required).

Our Chianti DOCG wines , - Our IGT Toscana wines, - Our Chianti Classico DOP extra virgin olive oil