Castello Banfi - Il Borgo
Old-world Tuscan estate with serious wine credentials. Stone arches, vaulted ceilings, timber beams, floral accents, hand-decorated rooms — it looks lived-in and regal at once. Calm and quiet; the pace here is deliberately slow.
Book La Sala dei Grappoli well in advance — the Michelin star fills it up fast, and the hotel strongly discourages walk-ins
Why It Matters
One of Italy's great wine-estate hotels: a 1-Michelin-Star restaurant (La Sala dei Grappoli, six consecutive stars), Relais & Châteaux membership, 1 Michelin Key (2025), a 14th-century glass museum on the grounds, and an actual whale skeleton unearthed on the property. Only 14 rooms, which means it stays genuinely intimate.
Il Borgo sits inside a working 7,100-acre Brunello wine estate, carved out of 17th- and 18th-century peasant cottages clustered beneath the crenellated walls of the 12th-century Castello di Poggio alle Mura. The castello itself runs the winery; the borgo houses 14 generously sized rooms and suites. Your stay comes with a sommelier-led vineyard and winery tour, a tasting, and a discount at the estate wine shop. Add a 1-Michelin-Star restaurant (La Sala dei Grappoli, reconfirmed 2026), a heated infinity pool overlooking the vines, and you have one of the most complete wine-country escapes in all of Italy.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Classic Suite
A generous suite (approximately 66–76 sqm) combining a large, elegant bedroom with a separate living area and sofa bed. Countryside views from the windows. The bathroom features heated towel racks, double sinks, and a large walk-in rainfall shower.
King (200 x 200 cm) · 71 sqmDeluxe Room Riserva
The entry-level room here is still 40 square meters — larger than many hotel suites elsewhere. Views stretch across the Tuscan countryside. Hand-decorated with premium fabrics and exclusive accessories in classic Tuscan style.
King (200 x 200 cm) · 40 sqm
Junior Suite
Spacious suites ranging from 56 to 65 sqm, each with a proper separate living area and sofa bed. Views look over either the Borgo courtyard or the Tuscan vineyards. Pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton, plus a large walk-in rainfall shower.
King (200 x 200 cm) · 61 sqmReserve Suite (Suite Riserva)
The largest accommodation on the property at 110 sqm. Two full bathrooms, a spacious bedroom, and a separate sitting area with sofa bed. Delicate fabrics and materials throughout. Windows frame views over charming corners of the Borgo and the vineyards beyond. Two waterfall showers and two double-sink vanities.
King (200 x 200 cm) · 110 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Giovanni F. Mariani Museum of Bottle and Glass, housed inside the 14th-century Castello di Poggio alle Mura. Traces the history of glass production from the 5th century to the present day. There's also a Balsameria (balsamic vinegar cellar) under the castle's north wing.
A 4-hour hands-on class at the estate farmhouse, set among the vineyards. Make homemade pasta, a main course, and dessert using local ingredients, then sit down and eat what you made paired with Banfi wines. Small groups only.
Approximately 1-hour balloon flight over the estate, meeting point at the winery. Total experience is about 2 hours. Weather dependent. Not suitable for pregnant guests or children under 6; minimum height 120 cm.
Bianchi mountain bikes and electric bikes available free to guests, with helmet and water bottle included. A 32 km bike route covers 550 m elevation change (medium difficulty). Brunello Trailer trekking route runs about 8 km through vineyards and wineries — easy, 2–3 hours. The 7,000-acre property has mapped trails to explore without ever seeing a car.
8-hour tour with an English-speaking private driver in an air-conditioned car or van with Wi-Fi and soft drinks. Three routes: Brunello di Montalcino Tour (two wineries + Montalcino town + Abbey of Sant'Antimo), Val d'Orcia Tour (Montepulciano, Pienza), or Siena/Monteriggioni/San Gimignano. Lunch at a local trattoria included.
A guided Vespa ride through medieval villages in the Chianti hills. A guide leads the group to charming countryside spots across Tuscany.
Drive a vintage Fiat 500 through the Val d'Orcia with an experienced guide. Lunch at a typical trattoria in Pienza included. Hotel pick-up and drop-off included.
A guided tour of Banfi's production facilities and vineyards, led by one of the estate's sommeliers. Included with every stay. Ends with a formal wine tasting.
A half-day excursion to a private truffle reserve near San Giovanni d'Asso (about 30 minutes from the hotel). An expert truffle hunter and his dogs guide the walk. Ends with a Tuscan truffle lunch.
A private picnic among the estate vineyards, with gourmet food and local wines. Good for celebrating special occasions or simply taking in the landscape at a slow pace.
A 3-hour painting workshop with artist Lisa Brancatisano, who guides guests through techniques for creating contemporary art. All materials provided.
Yoga sessions available at the fitness center for hotel guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A reading room stocked with books and board games, with complimentary drinks available on an honor system in the evenings.
Daily buffet breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, included in the room rate.
Minibar stocked with complimentary Banfi estate wines (non-wine minibar items are charged). Also includes a Nespresso machine.
Guests receive a welcome drink on arrival plus a small bottle of Brunello di Montalcino and two small bottles of Banfi sparkling wine as a room gift.
Bathroom amenities — including a vinotherapy body line — made from estate-grown Sangiovese grapes.
A Pergola garden and rose garden provide quiet outdoor spaces within the Borgo walls.
Pets are permitted at the property.
On-site gym available to all hotel guests. Yoga classes also offered here.
A heated outdoor infinity pool positioned at the edge of the castle's western wall, overlooking Sangiovese vineyards and the Val d'Orcia. Complimentary drinks and snacks served poolside. Open seasonally.
Room service available during limited hours.
On-site wine shop stocking the full Banfi range plus local artisan products. Hotel guests receive a discount. Open 10am–7:30pm.
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