Location: Tavarnelle Val di Pesa

Castello del Nero a 12th century castle, now a 5 star luxury hotel member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is located in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, in the heart of the Chianti area. Thirty minutes from Florence, Siena and San Gimignano, the hotel is in the perfect spot to start exploring Tuscany.

Guest Rooms and Suites

Castello del Nero has 32 Rooms and 18 Suites including Deluxe historical Suites with original frescoes and superb views. The SPA branded ESPA offers personalised treatments, heat experience, vitality pool, relaxation areas and the Fitness Suite. The outdoor heated swimming pool is located in front of the SPA, boasting a magnificent view of the valley and lakes below. Two Tennis courts, illuminated for night play, 4 hiking paths and an outdoor VITA Parcour are on the estate and group yoga classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays morning during summer months. Complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the centre of Florence or Siena at scheduled times are available all year round.

Restaurants and Bar

La Torre: located in the former stables of Castello del Nero, our Michelin Star restaurant showcases a meticulously researched menu, designed to deliver a unique gourmet experience. During summer it offers the possibility to dine al fresco on the Garden Terrace.

La Taverna: located in the former kitchens of the castle, La Taverna Restaurant proposes genuine and typical dishes from the best Tuscan and Chianti tradition. During the summer months the dining service moves to the external garden nearby the swimming pool and only a few steps from the Organic Garden that Executive Chef Di Pirro cares for with devotion.

Pavillon: the Bar is located in what was formerly the Castello del Nero’s kitchen – a series of high ceilinged rooms featuring the original wooden beams, attractive stone walls and terracotta tiled floors.