Castello di Spaltenna
Castello di Spaltenna
Italy · Tuscany — Gaiole in Chianti, Siena Province, Chianti Classico · Near Siena
Built 950 · Originated as a 10th-century monastery, later transformed into a castle
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Quick Facts
- Rooms from
- €294 / night
- Duration
- Overnight stay only
- Best time
- Year-round
- Nearest city
- Siena
Stay Here
Castello di Spaltenna
Rooms are split between the historic building and a newer wing
Booked via Booking.com · Free cancellation on most rates
No confirmed independent day-visit product was found; access is primarily for hotel guests.
Highlights
- ✦Originated as a 10th-century monastery, later transformed into a castle
- ✦The Michelin-starred restaurant "Il Pievano," installed in the original monastery's parish church, has held its star since 2017
- ✦Two swimming pools (one heated) and a full spa with sauna, Turkish bath, and gym
Stay in the castle itself
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Castello di Spaltenna began its history as a 10th-century monastery, which over time was transformed into a castle. Today it is an extensive castle-style resort in the heart of Chianti, with rooms decorated in traditional Tuscan style and panoramic views of the valley or the interior courtyard.
The resort's restaurant, "Il Pievano," occupies the former parish church (pieve) of the original monastery and has held a Michelin star since 2017, offering cuisine that combines tradition and innovation. The resort also offers two swimming pools, a full spa, a tennis court, and hiking and mountain biking routes.
The monastery-to-castle transformation at Spaltenna reflects a less common trajectory in this collection, where most properties began as purely secular defensive structures rather than religious foundations later secularized.
The repurposing of the original parish church into a Michelin-starred restaurant is a particularly striking instance of adaptive reuse, converting a space built for religious worship into one of the Chianti's most acclaimed dining rooms.
The resort's combination of monastic origins, medieval castle architecture, and Michelin-starred gastronomy gives Spaltenna a genuinely layered identity, appealing to guests seeking history, wellness, and fine dining within a single property.
The surrounding Chianti Classico wine route and the town of Gaiole in Chianti give guests staying at Spaltenna direct access to one of Tuscany's most internationally recognized wine-growing regions.
History
Castello di Spaltenna began as a 10th-century monastery, later transformed into a castle. Today it operates as an extensive resort in Chianti, its 37 rooms spread between the medieval castle building and additional dependances. The resort's restaurant, "Il Pievano," occupies the original monastery's parish church and has held a Michelin star since 2017.
How to Stay
Getting there: About 5 minutes from Gaiole in Chianti and 35 minutes from Siena by car; Florence's Peretola Airport (FLR) is about 1 hour away.
Rooms & rates: 37 rooms spread between the medieval castle building and a couple of dependances on the property, decorated in traditional Tuscan style. From €294/night.
On-site: Michelin-starred restaurant "Il Pievano" in the former monastery church, two swimming pools (one heated), spa with sauna and Turkish bath, tennis court, gym.
Good to know: The combination of monastic history, medieval castle, and Michelin-starred dining makes it one of the most complete resorts in Chianti — book the Il Pievano restaurant well ahead.
Combine with: Gaiole in Chianti (~5 min), the Chianti Classico wine route, Siena (~35 min).
Frequently Asked Questions
No — the 37 rooms are spread between the medieval castle building and a couple of additional dependances within the property.
Location
Loc. Spaltenna, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti SI, Italy
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Rooms from
€294/ night