Chianti, ItalyCastelnuovo Berardenga
The Club House
Restored vineyard casale
Castelnuovo Berardenga Chianti, Italy
Opened
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Fontanelle EstateRestored vineyard casale
An intimate Tuscan estate house set amid Vallepicciola vineyards, offering quiet seclusion in the Chianti hills.
What it’s good at
Notable
Vallepicciola estate vintages poured with handmade Tuscan pici at Osteria Il Tuscanico.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
its spaces, both public and private, are classic in their inspiration — not antique, exactly, but continuous with centuries of local tradition.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Castelnuovo Berardenga sits among southern Chianti's rolling hills, and the historic centre of Siena is thirty minutes away.
The rooms
Rooms keep their original timber beams and terracotta floors, looking out across the surrounding vineyards and hills.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers and striped parasols border the outdoor pool, and the heated indoor pool has a cascading waterfall wall.
The spa
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and weights face arched floor-to-ceiling windows looking out across the estate lawn.
At the table
Michelin-starred Il Visibìlio serves a blind tasting menu, and Cocktail Bar Amarantho mixes drinks beneath exposed timber beams.
How it began
Giuseppina Bolfo bought the property in 1999, eventually restoring this 18th-century stone farmhouse alongside the family winery.
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Our shorthand
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.