COMO Castello Del Nero Hotel Guide

COMO Castello Del Nero is a five-star luxury hotel in a twelfth-century castle on a 740-acre estate in Chianti, between Florence and Siena. It has 50 rooms and suites with interiors by the Milanese designer Paola Navone. Alongside the five-bedroom Villa San Luigi and twelve self-catering apartments at Podere San Filippo. Dining is led by the Michelin-starred La Torre. COMO Shambhala Retreat has five treatment rooms and thermal suites, and there is a 25-metre heated outdoor pool. Florence is about 35 km and Siena about 40 km.

Key facts about COMO Castello Del Nero

COMO Castello Del Nero has 50 rooms and suites across seven categories in a twelfth-century castle on a 740-acre Chianti estate, plus a five-bedroom private villa and twelve self-catering apartments.

Overview of COMO Castello Del Nero

COMO Castello Del Nero occupies a twelfth-century castle at the centre of a 740-acre estate in the Chianti wine region, between Florence and Siena. Milanese designer Paola Navone introduced a light, modern aesthetic through the 50 rooms and suites, many with views across the Chianti countryside.

The estate produces its own wine and olive oil, and an organic chef's garden grows seasonal produce including many varieties of tomato. Beyond the castle, Villa San Luigi is a private five-bedroom villa, and Podere San Filippo is an eighteenth-century farmhouse holding twelve self-catering apartments.

Dining ranges from Michelin-starred La Torre to relaxed drinks at La Taverna and seasonal open-air dining at the Pavilion. In winter, La Taverna takes on a more intimate dining role. Florence and Siena are both within a 35 to 40-minute drive, with complimentary shuttle services connecting guests to each city.

Who COMO Castello Del Nero is best for

COMO Castello Del Nero is best suited to couples, families, wine and food travellers, wellness seekers, wedding parties and guests wanting a Chianti estate within reach of Florence and Siena. It suits travellers who value countryside, space and a slower pace over a city stay.

Couples

The three Heritage Suites are on the first floor of the main building, with original frescoed walls, ceilings and fireplaces. The COMO Terrace Suite has a separate living room and a 50 sq m private terrace overlooking the garden and Chianti hills. Dinner at La Torre and a treatment at COMO Shambhala make for an evening spent fully enjoying the estate.

Best for: couples looking for a romantic escape, with frescoes, Michelin-starred dining and views across the hills.

Families

The COMO Two-Bedroom Suite is in the Belvedere outbuilding, with a master bedroom, a second twin bedroom, two bathrooms and a shared terrace overlooking the Chianti hills. Loft Suites are split over two levels and accommodate up to four guests. The apartments at Podere San Filippo range from one to three bedrooms with private kitchens, while Villa San Luigi sleeps up to ten adults. Babysitting is available, and cots or extra beds can be added to all suites and Tavarnelle Rooms. Dedicated spa treatments for younger guests are also available through the wellness menu.

Best for: families who want more space, the flexibility of a kitchen or private pool, and easy access to the estate’s restaurants and wellness experiences.

Wine and food travellers

La Torre holds a Michelin star, with Executive Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro sourcing from local farmers and the estate's organic garden. The castle's twelfth-century wine cellar is available for private wine and olive oil tastings. Beyond the estate, we can organise wine tours across Chianti, truffle hunting with lunch, and tastings of wine, honey, cheese and extra virgin olive oil.

Best for: guests whose trip is built around Tuscan cooking and Chianti wine.

Wellness travellers

COMO Shambhala Retreat has five individual treatment rooms and two couples' rooms, with thermal suites taking in an ice fountain, gentle sauna, invigorating shower, aromatic steam room and heated vitality pool. There is also a gym, Pilates reformer studio, yoga studio and a relaxation room overlooking the Tuscan landscape. Yoga and Pilates mat classes are complimentary.

Best for: guests who want a thermal circuit and daily classes alongside a countryside stay.

Weddings and private events

Frescoed suites, formal gardens and an olive grove give a range of indoor and outdoor venues, with Michelin-starred cuisine, flowers and music arranged by the hotel. For corporate groups, the Sala delle Volte seats 60 theatre-style, the Sala Gran Camino 50, and the Sala Piccolo Camino suits smaller meetings.

Best for: a wedding or retreat that wants a castle and a Michelin kitchen in the same place.

What makes COMO Castello Del Nero different from other Tuscany hotels

COMO Castello Del Nero differs from other hotels in Tuscany in five ways.

Rooms and suites at COMO Castello Del Nero

COMO Castello Del Nero has 50 rooms and suites across seven categories, from the 21 sq m Estate Room to the 90 sq m COMO Suite and COMO Terrace Suite.

Which room to choose at COMO Castello Del Nero

Estate Rooms overlook either the garden or the courtyard. Tavarnelle Rooms are more spacious, with panoramic views over the Chianti hills. Tavarnelle Suites add a separate living room, looking over the courtyard, the garden or the hills. Loft Suites are split over two levels, with a living room below and a bedroom in the loft. The three Heritage Suites are the historical rooms on the first floor of the main building, with original frescoed walls, ceilings and fireplaces. The COMO Suite sits in the Belvedere outbuilding, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large shared terrace, and suits families. The COMO Terrace Suite has a separate living room, a separate shower and bathtub, and a 50 sq m private terrace.

In-room features

Rooms have Egyptian cotton bedding with down and hypoallergenic pillows, cotton towels, bathrobes and slippers, complimentary Wi-Fi, an LCD television, a complimentary minibar refreshed daily, COMO Shambhala amenities, climate control, a safe, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and a complimentary in-room yoga mat. Suites add a Dyson hairdryer. Cots and extra beds can be added to all suites and Tavarnelle Rooms by reservation. Complimentary daily access to the thermal suites at COMO Shambhala Retreat is included for guests aged 16 and above.

Villa San Luigi

Set within the wider COMO Castello Del Nero estate, Villa San Luigi is a 652 sq m private villa with five en-suite bedrooms across three buildings, sleeping up to ten adults and two children. It has a 16-metre swimming pool with sun loungers, a fully equipped kitchen, an indoor dining room and outdoor pergola dining area, a study, library and cinema, and a private wellness annexe with a fitness room, sauna, yoga studio and steam bath.

In-villa breakfast is served by a private chef, while exclusive experiences include pizza-making and Chianti wine tasting. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to the padel and tennis courts at the castle, with transport provided between the two.

Podere San Filippo

Also located within the COMO Castello Del Nero estate, Podere San Filippo is an eighteenth-century farmhouse home to twelve contemporary self-catered apartments. Each apartment has a private kitchen and laundry facilities, while guests share an outdoor pool reserved exclusively for Podere San Filippo.

The apartments offer a more independent way to experience the estate, with the space and flexibility of a private residence while remaining within easy reach of the castle and its facilities.

Restaurants and bars at COMO Castello Del Nero

Menus run across international and Italian cuisine using the finest Tuscan produce, most of it from the estate's kitchen garden. Pavilion and La Taverna both serve COMO Shambhala Kitchen.

La Torre

The hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, using ingredients from local farmers and directly from the estate's organic garden, under Executive Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro. Open for dinner from 19:30 to 22:00, and for breakfast over the winter months from 07:30 to 10:30. Reservations are required.

La Taverna

Set in the castle's original kitchen, La Taverna serves cocktails, Champagne, reserve cognacs, grappas and whiskies throughout the year. During the winter months, the kitchen also opens for Tuscan signature dishes. Open from 5.00pm to 12.30am. Reservations are recommended.

Pavilion

Home to the hotel's traditional wood-fired pizza oven, the Pavilion is open throughout the summer, serving Osteria-style dishes with a focus on Tuscany. Breakfast is served from 7.30am to 10.30am, followed by continuous service from 12.00pm to 10.00pm. Reservations are recommended.

Olive Grove Dining

From May to September, a weekly outdoor barbecue dinner is set among the estate's olive groves, showcasing locally sourced ingredients. Available on selected Fridays.

Wine cellar and in-room dining

The wine cellar, set in the original twelfth-century castle, is available for private wine and olive oil tastings on request. In-room dining is available 24 hours.

Wellness and spa at COMO Castello Del Nero

COMO Shambhala Retreat offers a full range of Guinot facials, massages and body treatments, with a relaxation area overlooking the surrounding vineyards and olive groves.

Complimentary daily access to the thermal suites is included for guests aged 16 and above.

Experiences at COMO Castello Del Nero

Weddings and events at COMO Castello Del Nero

The team handles weddings, birthdays, honeymoons and corporate gatherings across a range of outdoor and indoor venues, from frescoed suites to formal gardens, with Michelin-starred cuisine, flowers and musical accompaniment.

For executive retreats, the Sala delle Volte seats 60 theatre-style and the Sala Gran Camino seats 50, with the Sala Gran Camino also suitable for smaller meetings. Programmes can be built around a private cooking class, pizza-making class, or wine, honey, cheese and olive oil tastings in the castle's cellars.

Getting to COMO Castello Del Nero

Florence Peretola Airport is about 35 km away, 35 to 45 minutes by road. Pisa Airport is about 95 km, an hour 15 to an hour 30. Bologna Airport is about 130 km, an hour 30 to an hour 50. Rome Fiumicino is about 290 km, three to three hours 20. Arrival and departure by helicopter can be arranged.

The nearest railway station is Poggibonsi–San Gimignano, about 20 km, with Certaldo a similar distance; Florence Santa Maria Novella, about 33 km, has the high-speed services. The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle to Florence and Siena on a set schedule, which is usually easier than driving into either city.

Where COMO Castello Del Nero is located

COMO Castello Del Nero is at Barberino Tavarnelle, in Chianti, between Florence and Siena.

Drive times are typical. The Chianti back roads to Greve, Castellina and Radda are narrow and winding, and add 10 to 20 minutes in peak season and through the September and October harvest. Florence operates a restricted traffic zone in the historic centre, so the complimentary shuttle is usually the better option.

Facilities and services at COMO Castello Del Nero

COMO Castello Del Nero offers 24-hour room service, a 24-hour concierge, hotel and airport transfers, a complimentary shuttle to Florence or Siena on a set schedule, laundry, dry cleaning and pressing, complimentary overnight shoeshine, twice-daily housekeeping, complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas, Vespa or car rental, complimentary on-site parking with electric car charging, babysitting, travel and tour assistance, and a welcome for small dogs.

Sustainability at COMO Castello Del Nero

CCOMO Castello Del Nero holds Silver certification from EarthCheck. An organic chef's garden grows seasonal produce, including many varieties of tomato, pumpkins and fresh herbs, used daily in the kitchens. The hotel also partners with Angiolini Cioccolato, an artisanal Tuscan cacao atelier focused on small-batch, ethical and sustainable chocolate-making.

Seventy per cent of the leadership team comes from within 20 kilometres of the estate, and the hotel has received recognition from the United Nations for employing refugees and supporting their transition to stable work.

Frequently asked questions about COMO Castello Del Nero

Where is COMO Castello Del Nero located in Tuscany?

COMO Castello Del Nero is set in the heart of Tuscany's Chianti wine region, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and gently rolling hills. The historic twelfth-century estate lies between Florence and Siena, at Barberino Tavarnelle, across 740 acres.

Is COMO Castello Del Nero close to Florence and Siena?

Yes. Florence city centre is about 33 km, 40 to 45 minutes by car, and Florence Peretola Airport about 35 km, 35 to 45 minutes. Siena is about 40 km, 35 to 40 minutes. A complimentary shuttle runs to both cities on a set schedule.

What makes COMO Castello Del Nero a romantic luxury retreat in Tuscany?

It is a twelfth-century castle with heritage rooms, COMO Shambhala wellness, the Michelin-starred La Torre restaurant and panoramic Chianti views. The three Heritage Suites retain their original frescoed walls, ceilings and fireplaces, while the COMO Terrace Suite has a 50 sq m private terrace overlooking the hills. Guests can also enjoy cocktail hour with views of the Tuscan sunset.

What wellness and spa experiences are available at COMO Castello Del Nero?

COMO Shambhala Retreat offers signature massages, aromatherapy treatments and thermal suites, alongside yoga and meditation classes. There are five individual treatment rooms and two couples' rooms; the thermal suites hold an ice fountain, gentle sauna, invigorating shower, aromatic steam room and heated vitality pool. There is also a Pilates reformer studio, a yoga studio, a gym and a 25-metre heated outdoor pool open in summer.

Is COMO Castello Del Nero suitable for families?

Yes. There are interconnecting suites, one- to three-bedroom apartments at Podere San Filippo with private kitchens and their own pool, and the five-bedroom Villa San Luigi. The COMO Suite has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Loft Suites take four, and cots or extra beds can be added to all suites and Tavarnelle Rooms. Babysitting is available.

Does COMO Castello Del Nero have a Michelin-starred restaurant?

Yes. La Torre holds a Michelin star, with Executive Chef Giovanni Luca Di Pirro sourcing from local farmers and the estate's organic garden. It is open for dinner from 19:30 to 22:00, and for breakfast over the winter months. La Taverna, in the castle's original kitchen, and Pavilion, with its wood-fired pizza oven, are more informal.

Does COMO Castello Del Nero offer vineyard tours and wine-tasting experiences?

Yes. The estate produces its own wines, with private vineyards and an on-site cellar. The twelfth-century wine cellar hosts private wine and olive oil tastings on request, and the hotel arranges wine tours to wineries across Chianti, plus tastings of wine, honey, cheese and extra virgin olive oil.

Which room should I choose at COMO Castello Del Nero?

It depends on your stay. Estate Rooms, 21 to 38 sq m, overlook the garden or courtyard. Tavarnelle Rooms, 36 to 50 sq m, have panoramic views of the Chianti hills. Tavarnelle Suites, 46 to 89 sq m, add a living room. Loft Suites, 55 to 81 sq m, are split over two levels and take four. The three Heritage Suites, 70 to 77 sq m, keep their original frescoes and fireplaces. The 90 sq m COMO Suite has two bedrooms and suits families; the 90 sq m COMO Terrace Suite has a 50 sq m private terrace.

Can you rent a private villa at COMO Castello Del Nero?

Yes. Villa San Luigi is a 652 sq m private villa with five en-suite bedrooms across three buildings, sleeping up to ten adults and two children, with a 16-metre pool, a fully equipped kitchen, a cinema room and a private wellness annexe with a fitness room, sauna, yoga studio and steam bath. Breakfast is served by a private chef, while a dedicated Villa Ambassador is on hand to coordinate the stay. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to the padel and tennis courts at the castle.

Does COMO Castello Del Nero have self-catering apartments?

Yes. Podere San Filippo is an eighteenth-century farmhouse within the estate holding twelve contemporary self-catered apartments, from one to three bedrooms, each with a private kitchen and laundry room, and an outdoor pool exclusive to farmhouse guests. Guests still have access to the wellness, dining and experiences at the castle.

Can COMO Castello Del Nero host a wedding?

Yes. The hotel handles weddings, birthdays, honeymoons and corporate gatherings across indoor and outdoor venues, including frescoed suites and formal gardens, with Michelin-starred cuisine, flowers and musical accompaniment. For meetings, the Sala delle Volte seats 60 theatre-style and the Sala Gran Camino 50.

Is COMO Castello Del Nero committed to sustainability?

Yes. It holds EarthCheck Silver certification and follows farm-to-table practices, producing its own olive oil, wine and flour for internal use. An organic chef's garden supplies the kitchens daily, in-room amenities come in plastic-free packaging, 70 per cent of the leadership team lives within 20 kilometres, and the hotel has been recognised by the United Nations for employing refugees.

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