Historic · Gaiole in Chianti
Castello di Meleto
An 11th-century castle on the old Siena–Florence border, scene of Guelph–Ghibelline wars, now open for tours, cellars and tastings.
Our verdict
An eleventh-century castle that took the Guelph-Ghibelline wars on the chin and now runs weddings, tastings and a small theatre room instead — worth the detour for the setting alone, since visitor numbers stay lower than the big-name estates nearby. The tasting room is genuinely hard to find on first approach; more than one visitor has walked into the hotel by mistake. Ask at the gate rather than trusting the signage.
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- Where
- Gaiole in Chianti
- Altitude
- 402 m
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