Like a fairytale, Meleto Castle announces itself in the enchanting Chianti landscape at the end of a pleasant driveway lined with cypresses and junipers, amid sun-kissed fields and vineyards. The apartments we offer are all located in the buildings around the castle; the property also offers some bedrooms with private bathroom (not currently listed on our page - 4 in the castle, 5 in the canonica), available on request in case clients need extra space. A dreamlike place no longer exclusive to the Tuscan aristocracy but also open to you. The land of the Castle of Meleto stretches round the castle for about 1.000 hectares (2.471.000 acres), 180 of which are destined to the cultivation of the grapevine. The prevailing grapes are Sangiovese, destined to the production of Chianti Classico wine, together with Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah and other traditional types of vine. The vineyard of Meleto produces approximately 6000 kg of grapes pro hectare (2.741 acres) gathered by hand and destined to the production of the three great lines of Meleto wine cellars: 250 thousand bottles of Chianti Classico DOCG, 50 thousand bottles of Chianti Classico DOCG Reserve, 50 thousand bottles of Castello di Meleto Fiore. At guests disposal: Wi-Fi internet connection available (free of charge) Laundry Service available euro 10 /wash (ironing not included), iron available on request 2 swimming pools available open from 1st May to 31th October: CASANUOVA POOL 6x12 mt. depth min. 1,20 max 1,60 mt CASTLE POOL 5x12 mt Reception open 8.30 - 19.30 Distances: Gaiole in Chianti is 2.5 km, Radda in Chianti is 9 km, and Siena 30 km. Motor vehicle access to the house: 1 km via unpaved road. Extra services: Free Wine Tasting Visit, Cooking lesson, Restaurant. Wedding receptions can be organised at Meleto Castle It is a beautiful Renaissance farmhouse built round a rustic characteristic threshing-floor in a fine panoramic position over Meleto Castle, the valley of the Massellone river and the medieval village of Vertine. Casanuova has been recently fully restored and transformed into a prestigious Villa with 4 apartments with every comfort, SAT TV included. Some of them have also air conditioning system, hydromassage bath and traditional fireplace in the living-room. For those fond of traditional cuisine there is a common big wood-oven where the guests can prepare dishes of the ancient Tuscany tradition. 75mq - First Floor Air conditioning · Living-room with fireplace, kitchnette (oven, dishwasher) and chair bed (charged extra), satellite TV; · n.1 double room; · n.1 single room with two beds; · n.1 bathroom with shower; · n.1 bathroom with hydromassage bath.
