Castello Tuscany

Description

Details

A true historical residence, this castle dates back to 1000 AD, when it was built as a defence from Saracen attacks, and has belonged to the della Gherardesca family for thirty-seven generations. Further, the Gherardescas have two saints in the family, Saint Guido and Saint Walfredo. Of all the family’s ancestors, Conte Ugolino is without a doubt the most well-known. Dante wrote of him in one of his most famous and moving cantos in the Divine Comedy, where Count Ugolino is left to starve in a tower with his sons and grandsons. A statue of the Count now welcomes its visitors by the entrance of the Castle. A copy of the same sculpture can also be found at the Metropolitan Museum in New York and at the Musee d’Orsay in Paris.

Inside

The Castle is an ideal location for events such as weddings, parties, cocktails, gala dinners, corporate lunches and dinners, seminars, presentations, tastings, fashion shoots, concerts, performances, to name only a few. Guided tours of the Castle (minimum 10 people) followed by a tasting of Tuscan specialties prepared by the castle’s family’s cook can also be arranged. San Lorenzo Church, which is part of the castle, is available for weddings or other celebrations.  There are a number of breathtaking Halls that can be hired for your special events, as listed below. Please call for more information.

• Count Ugolino’s Hall (Sala Conte Ugolino)
• Princess Theresa’s Hall (Sala Principessa Teresa)
• The Oak Tree Garden Hall (Sala sul Giardino dei Lecci)
• The Red Vaulted Hall (Sala Rossa a Volte)
• The Trophy Hall (Salone dei Trofei)
• Private Rooms for special events only by request

Bedrooms

It is also possible to sleep overnight in one of the sumptuous bedrooms. Please enquire for more information.

Entertainment

Outside

The grounds that surround the property are absolutely charming, the perfect romantic setting, both day and night.

Choice from a number of locations for your special event. Listed below, please call for more information.

• The Oak Tree Garden (Giardino dei Lecci)
• The Church Garden (Giardino della Chiesa)
• The East facing Panoramic Terrace (Grande terrazza panoramica a Est)
• The West facing Panoramic Terrace (Grande terrazza panoramica a Ovest)

Location

Details of location are disclosed upon enquiry.

Staff & Dining

The area is well-known for its production of wines. Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Guado al Tasso and Camarcanda are just a few of the renowned and prestigious wine cellars around Bolgheri. These are a short distance from the Castle and it is possible to organize visits and wine tastings with most of these labels.

The area is also famous for its olive oil and local products, for its cuisine and many very good restaurants. Being in the heart of both a hunting territory and also close to the sea, game and fish feature a lot in the local cuisine. Two very prestigious restaurants nearby are the michelin star Gambero Rosso restaurant in San Vincenzo and for the best fish and seafood La Pineta in Marina di Bibbona.

Please contact us for more information relating to catering services and staff hire for events and weddings.
Please remember to ask about our concierge service which will take care of your every need…

Things to Do

If in search of a Spa, The Tombolo Hotel in Marina di Castagneto offers magnificent talassotherapy pools and various different massages and beauty treatments. In the same village, one can also access the Castagneto Campastrello Sport, a sport centre with Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis and volleyball fields and a football pitch. There are four golf clubs in the area: one in beautiful Punta Ala (18 holes), one in Gavorrano (both about 50 minutes away) and two in Tirrenia (9 holes and 18 holes) nearby Pisa and the sea.

The surrounding area is ideal for bicycle tours. In fact, many teams and big champions come to practice in the area. In the local coastal town, Donoratico, you can even find a very famous and well-stocked bicycle shop!

The area has many picturesque small villages one can visit as well stunning larger towns famous for their artistic heritage, such as Massa Marittima, Volterra, Pisa and Piombino. Daily excursions are possible to Elba and the other nearby islands facing the Tuscan Coast. It is possible to rent boats for daily excursions at the Port of Baratti.