Castello di Fonterutoli Wine Resort

Our stay at Castello di Fonterutoli Wine Resort was full of charm and relaxation. The setting in the heart of Chianti is picture-perfect, surrounded by rolling vineyards and peaceful countryside views. The sunsets here were absolutely stunning, painting the hills in warm golden light. One of my favorite parts was ending each day with a relaxing bath in the beautiful tub—it added such a special touch to the stay. Dinner and breakfast at the resort were a real treat, with fresh, flavorful dishes and local wines that made each meal memorable. The best part the second day the hostess remembered that I liked spice with my dishes and surprised me with a bottle of hot sauce—that personal touch alone deserves a 5+ rating The staff were very gracious and made us feel so welcome. It’s the perfect place to slow down, enjoy incredible food and wine, and soak in the beauty of Tuscany.

We were only here for the wine tasting so we cannot rate rooms or the hotel. The venue of the Castello is beautiful and the winery is very modern and new. The wine tasting for 45€ is rather pricey but the wines do belong to the best in region. Yet for us the atmosphere was missing. It’s great wine but the tour of the cellar is quick without much detail, afterwards you get four wines to try and off you go. It’s an ok, experience but not great for the price.

The hotel is nothing like it appears on the website. It’s not a castle, let alone a resort. In reality, it’s a guesthouse located in a public village. The website gives the impression that it’s a large, well-equipped complex, but it’s not. Since the hotel calls itself a “resort,” we expected there would be common areas for guests, where you could sit, enjoy the scenery, order some wine, and have some appetizers. But there aren’t any — in fact, eating and drinking was the most bureaucratic experience ever. When we arrived, the wine bar was no longer serving food, the restaurant was exceptionally closed (they claimed they had sent a message about it, but we never received anything), and the wine tasting happens inside their store, in a very uninviting space with nowhere to sit. All in all, it’s not worth it. The entire “structure” of the hotel is actually public and accessible to anyone visiting the winery, store, or restaurant. So, it’s better to stay somewhere else and, if you want, just visit during the day.