Castello Vicchiomaggio, Greve in Chianti
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
Castello Vicchiomaggio, built in the 15th century, has 15 rooms with terra-cotta tile floors and white walls. Rooms offer amenities such as ironing facilities, air conditioning, heating, and soundproofed walls. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries, including a hairdryer. Some rooms have a terrace with garden furniture. Apartments include kitchenettes with a stovetop, refrigerator, kitchenware, and electric kettle, and a dining area. Certain suites, located in an annexed building, feature wood-beamed ceilings, a tea/coffee maker, a satellite TV, and a seating area overlooking the valley. Some offer vineyard views and a living area with a sofa.
Dining at Vicchiomaggio
Castello Vicchiomaggio provides a free breakfast buffet. Lunch is served in the vaulted banqueting room, which includes a fireplace. Traditional Tuscan cuisine is offered in the Renaissance-style dining room with arched ceilings, including wooden boards of Tuscan antipasti, pappardelle with slow-cooked wild boar, and herby pork tenderloin. A degustation-dinner, accompanied by piano music, is available. Wine produced on the property is for sale at a wine shop on the main road. Estate wines, grappa, and Vin Santo are available at the Cantinetta San Jacopo. The farm stay hosts wine release events and winery tours, and offers a tasting room where guests can enjoy a glass of local wine.
Leisure and Recreation
Castello Vicchiomaggio features gardens with flower-filled parterres and oak-shaded terraces set on a 400-acre estate. The property includes an elegant garden with a panoramic pool overlooking the Chianti hills. Wine tastings and tours of the historic cantinas and vineyards are available. Guests can relax in the common area in the Canonica on loveseats or at the dining table.
Location and Access
Castello Vicchiomaggio is located in the Chianti Classico region, situated on a hill overlooking the valley of Greve in Chianti. It is 35 km from Peretola. Nearby landmarks include Azienda Agricola Podere Le Fornaci (1.5 km), Montefioralle (3.5 km), and Museo Del Vino (4 km). The market town of Greve in Chianti, with shops, cafés, and restaurants, is a 10-minute drive away.
Services Offered
Castello Vicchiomaggio provides general help at the reception desk offered by Federica and Delphine. The castle is one of the few places in Chianti licensed for civil and religious weddings. A courtyard in the center of the hotel features columns and arches alongside flowers and greenery. The castle has hosted artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Francesco Redi. Ironing facilities are available.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Dinner
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils