The Castle formed a formidable barriere wall along the Massellone Creek and the road which leads from Siena to Gaiole and to Valdarno. The Castle belonged to the Mezzolombardi's until 1167 when Frederick "Read Beard" took it from the Sienese noble Guarnellotto dei Mezzolombardi as a punishment for having rebelled against the emperor, who then gave it to Ranieri de' Firidolfi Ricasoli. "Red Beard's" wishes were, however, unheeded insofar as the local hid the heroic Guarnellotto and he managed to mantain control over the Castle and Campi, as well, until the Poggibonsi Treaty when the Castle became part of the district of Florence.

Be wrapped by the magic atmosphere of this Castle. Walk aside ancient roman walls and breath the Middle age air. Stop and listen the sound of silence and feel the nature. Admire the four season's colours. Breath the intense flavour of Chianti

The elegant and charming rooms are equally distribuited along the castle and the tower. The suites are furnished with antique furniture, the bathrooms have a unique style. The romanticism of these rooms is stressed by the given names, which recall famous couples in love or great and brave women of the past. The comfort includes minibar, air conitioning, sat-tv, telephone line and internet hook up.

The restaurant is genuine and respect the old tradition of the Tuscan cuisine. In the cave you can taste the farm's production: Chianti Classico, Olive Oil, Vin santo and Grappa.

The living rooms and the sitting areas are a perfect setting for business meetings, or to host very special events.

You can relax in the pool built up inside the ancient moat of the castle. You can walk across tracks among vinyards, olive groves and wood, you can play tennis or fish in the lake or in the river.