Barberino Tavarnelle Chianti, Italy
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
COMOTuscan castle hideaway
Centuries-old stone arches and Renaissance frescoes meet expansive views across 740 acres of rolling Chianti vineyards and olive groves.
“This once flouncy Italianate hotel has been transformed into a thoroughly modern, city-sleek pad with brooding gray…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Paola Navone paired preserved medieval frescoes and terracotta floors with muted grey tones and contemporary furnishings.
Remarkable
A twelfth-century noble castle featuring restored Renaissance frescoes, vaulted stone ceilings, and a sixteenth-century private chapel.
Remarkable
The COMO Shambhala Retreat features thermal suites, an aromatic steam room, and outdoor morning yoga.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Italy
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The imposing architecture and grand rooms filled with Renaissance paintings, family crests, and perfectly proper furniture call to mind the historic Italian nobility.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched among the hills of Barberino Tavarnelle, the estate sits in central Chianti within easy driving distance of Florence and Siena.
The rooms
Heritage Suites display restored Renaissance frescoes and original fireplaces, while castle rooms feature terracotta tile floors and marble bathrooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-meter heated outdoor pool stretches across the lawn, looking out over cypress trees and rolling Chianti vineyards.
The spa and gym
Thermal suites and Asian-inspired therapies join a garden-facing fitness room for workouts among the Chianti hills.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Michelin-starred La Torre serves estate-grown produce, and shaded terrace tables look out across rows of olive groves.
How it began
Built as a noble family stronghold in the twelfth century, the estate became COMO's first continental European outpost in 2019.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.