Castello di Vicchiomaggio

Vicchiomaggio Castle in Chianti is straight out of a magical storybook.  Your castle wedding in Tuscany takes place in vineyards and Italian gardens. The elegant stone tower appears out of nowhere as you drive south on the Chianti route n.222.  This road is one of the most scenic roads winding through the Chianti countryside from  Florence going all the way to Siena.  Just past kilometer 18, you’ll see the vineyards crawl up the hillside in perfect rows like soldiers marching up to their fortress.  After that, where the vineyards end at the top of the hill, the castle tower rises above the cypress trees.  Scroll down to see wedding details and a sample menu after the gallery.

History of A Castle in Chianti

16th-century Tuscan castles were typically built on a hilltop overlooking vineyards and olive groves. Likewise, farmers lived in stone houses spread out on the property beneath the castle.  In contrast to medieval stone castles with four defense towers, renaissance castles were much more elegant, bearing a single tower.

Vicchiomaggio was passed down through families over the centuries and castle-owner John Matta and his family successfully run the estate today.  John married a local girl, and now Paola runs the hospitality area along with their daughters Victoria, Federica, and Delfina.  The all-girl team makes sure guests are comfortable and enjoy the castle’s typical Tuscan cuisine (catch Delfina’s youtube channel for some great cooking lessons!). John and son Sebastian take care of the vineyards, cellars, and blending Vicchiomaggio’s award-winning wines.

Italian Castle features for weddings:

• Accommodates up to 50 guests (extra accommodations located nearby)
• Minimum stay 2 nights
• Air-conditioned rooms
• No elevators
• In-house catering and wine list
• up to 220 guests (indoor plan B 200)
• Wedding fees apply for exclusive use
• Activities:  cooking classes, wine tasting, wine blending, hiking, biking

There are 7 rooms in the main castle and they are furnished with period furniture alongside modern conveniences like a/c units and kitchenettes.

Another 7 rooms are located in the Canonica building just outside the main gate and across from the wine cellar entrance.  This is where clergy lived back in the day so the building shares a wall with the quaint catholic chapel and bell tower.  The Canonica rooms are furnished in chic Tuscan style.  Enter through a glass door into the spacious shared area with a large dining table, fridge, and living room.

Sample menu