Castle Weddings in Tuscany:
Host Your Event at Castello di Meleto
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CHIANTI AT
CASTELLO DI MELETO
FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT
Castello di Meleto is an imposing 13th-century fortress once owned by the Ricasoli barons, perched above Gaiole in Chianti. Encircled by 140 hectares of Sangiovese vines, olive groves and cypress woods, it fuses medieval architecture with warm hospitality, offering an unforgettable setting for Weddings in Tuscany, private retreats and wine-lover escapes.
Facilities
- Historic Rooms & Suites: 29 castle suites & farmhouse apartments with Wi-Fi / A C.
- Estate Heritage: 18th-century theatre, crenellated keep and the chapel of San Pietro in Avenano.
- Panoramic Courtyards & Gardens: Italian garden, bastion terrace and vineyard lawn for castle weddings.
- Al Fresco Dining: Lemon-house terrace, cloistered courtyard and poolside pergola.
- Infinity Pool & Wine Cellar: Scenic pool plus 1 000-year-old barrel cellar for tastings.
- Elegant Event Spaces: Frescoed Sala della Musica, glass-walled Limonaia and candle-lit theatre.
- Farm-to-Fork Cuisine: Estate Chianti Classico, EVOO and garden produce crafted by resident chefs.
- Experiences: E-bike routes, truffle hunts, cooking classes and hot-air-balloon launches.
- Stunning Photo Spots: Stone bastions, vine-clad slopes and crimson Chianti sunsets.
DREAM WEDDINGS AND CEREMONIES AT
CASTELLO DI MELETO
SAY ‘I DO’ IN A MEDIEVAL CASTLE
OVERLOOKING CHIANTI VINEYARDS
Castello di Meleto offers evocative ceremony settings: the private chapel for Catholic rites, the bastion terrace for civil or symbolic vows, or the Italian garden for open-air blessings.
ROMANTIC WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE AT
CASTELLO DI MELETO
CELEBRATE WITH AUTHENTIC
CHIANTI HOSPITALITY
Castello di Meleto hosts receptions from candle-lit banquets in the Limonaia (100 guests) to grand dinners beneath fairy lights in the courtyard (170 guests). Estate wine pairings, folk ensembles and DJ sets craft an unforgettable evening.
- Event Capacity Summary:
- Indoor – Limonaia & Theatre: Seated dinner for up to 100 guests.
- Outdoor Courtyards & Gardens: Receptions for up to 170 guests.
- Accommodations: 29 suites & apartments hosting about 80 guests on-site.
Dedicated wedding planning services, Chianti Classico wines and the storybook ambience of a fortified Tuscan castle make weddings at Castello di Meleto truly unforgettable.
KEEP THE CELEBRATION GOING WITH AN
AFTER PARTY AT
CASTELLO DI MELETO
Round off your day with an unforgettable after-party at Castello di Meleto. Dance beneath the stars on the bastion terrace, host a DJ set in the theatre, or gather round the fire-pit for grappa & stargazing.
MUSIC HOURS AND ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS FOR YOUR AFTER PARTY
Coordinate with the castle events team to align music schedules and entertainment with local regulations, ensuring a seamless finale to your Chianti wedding.
AUTHENTIC CHIANTI ACCOMMODATION AT
CASTELLO DI MELETO
Castello di Meleto offers 29 charming suites and rustic farmhouses—some with four-poster beds, others with kitchenettes—blending medieval character with modern comfort. Perfect for wedding guests in Tuscany, the estate sleeps about 80 guests, with nearby agriturismi for overflow.
YOUR WEDDING IN ITALY BEGINS HERE
Effortless, Beautiful, Unforgettable.
