COMO Castello Del Nero Italy
COMO Castello Del Nero
Strada Spicciano, 7
50028 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI)
Tuscany, Italy
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
COMO Hotels & Resorts
Shareholders
COMO Hotels & Resorts
Date of Creation
2006
Hotel General Manager
Fabio Lamarca – Hotel Manager
Hotel Positioning
5 stars hotel
Development Strategy
At COMO Castello Del Nero, sustainability starts the moment you arrive. Thoughtful initiatives reduce our environmental impact while enriching your experience. We are Paperless Check-in, we use Local Floral Arrangements and promoting Organic Herb and Vegetable food. We offer Electric Vehicle Charging Stations combined with Energy-Efficient Lighting.
Castello Del Nero Hotel & Spa
History & Story
COMO Castello Del Nero, Tuscany, is an exceptional 740-acre, historic estate in the world-famous Chianti wine region of Italy. The hotel features 50 rooms and suites, many of which have views across the surrounding Chianti countryside. The castle’s historic, fresco walls and vaulted ceilings remain untouched, while Milanese interior designer, Paola Navone, has introduced a light and modern ‘COMO’ aesthetic.
Date Renewal
2022
Date added extensions
2022
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• 12th-century historic Castle settled in the world-famous Chianti wine region of Italy;
• Being part of the international COMO Brand with all rooms well recently restored and COMO Shambhala;
• La Torre Michel Star Dining Restaurant
Location
COMO Castello Del Nero is a 30-minute drive from Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola, Florence’s international Airport. Pisa’s Galileo Galilei International Airport is approximately 75 minutes away.
Key sites/activities in the area
Key sites to visit: Siena; Florence; Chianti wine route with designed wine tasting and tours.
• Truffle hunting; Horse riding – around the Tuscan countryside; Hot air balloon rides – see the Chianti landscape from a different perspective; Wine and olive oil tastings – with our sommelier in the private wine cellar or a local winery; Cooking classes – with the hotel’s award-winning chef, Giovanni Luca Di Pirro; Guided cultural tours – in Florence, Siena and nearby Tuscan towns; Gelato classes; Tuscan artisan workshops; Wine tours – visit the best wineries around Chianti; Running, hiking and cycling – through wildflowers and woods or through Chianti (route maps provided)
• Ferrari and Vespa tours – down quiet roads and byways of Chianti; Golfing – at nearby golf clubs
Fun Facts
N/A
Children’s Corner
Not available, baby sitting on request
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites:
10 Tavarnelle Suites (40-70sq m/ 430-646sq ft): elegant suites feature a bedroom with queen-size beds and a spacious living-room. Rooms overlook either the courtyard or the garden.
3 Loft Suites (55-81sq m/ 592-871sq ft): spacious suites are split over two levels, with a living room on the ground floor and a bedroom with a queen-size bed in the loft. Rooms offer views over the garden or surrounding countryside.
• Number of Luxury rooms:
3 Heritage Suites (70-77sq m/ 753-829sq ft): outstanding historical suites, located on the first floor of the main building, feature original frescoed walls, ceilings and fireplaces complemented by a living area and stunning views of the estate.
1 COMO Suite (90sq m/ 968sq ft): Located in the ‘Belvedere’ outbuilding with a magnificent entrance. Ideal for families with a master bedroom and second twin bedroom complemented by a large living room. The huge shared terrace offers panoramic views over the Chianti hills surrounding countryside.
1 COMO Terrace Suite (90sq m/ 968sq ft): COMO Terrace Suite represents the ultimate in luxury accommodation. It features a separate living-room, separate shower and bathtub and a 50sq m/ 538sq ft private terrace, with views over the garden and the Chianti hills.
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 50 rooms in total
Restaurants & Bars
• La Torre – The hotel’s Michelin-starred Restaurant uses the best ingredients sourced from local farmers, or directly from the estate’s organic garden, which is carefully tended by Executive Chef, Giovanni Luca Di Pirro.
• La Taverna Bar is situated in the castle’s original kitchen and features an open fire, which creates an intimate atmosphere and offers selections of Tuscan signature dishes in the winter season, while a choice of cocktails is always offered through the year.
• Pavilion – which houses COMO Castello Del Nero’s traditional wood-fired pizza oven – is open throughout the summer. It offers all-day dining, with menus featuring Mediterranean cuisine as well as international favorites.
Wellness
COMO Castello Del Nero offers a full range of specialist facials, massages and body treatments at COMO Shambhala Retreat. Facilities include a gym and thermal suites, including an invigorating ice fountain, a gentle sauna, an aromatic steam room and a heated hydrotherapy pool. The relaxation area offers panoramic views across the surrounding vineyards and olive groves.
Included services:
• Scheduled complimentary yoga and Pilates; Thermal suites; Five individual treatment rooms; • Two couples’ treatment rooms; • Four hiking paths around the property; • Forest gym; • A Pilates studio; • A yoga studio; • A relaxation room overlooking the Tuscan landscape
Corporate & Celebration Events
• PANORAMIC TERRACE – 120 guests standing or seated
• GARDEN TERRACE – 100 guests standing or 80 seated
• ITALIAN GARDENS – 120 guests standing or seated
• PAVILION – 120 guests standing or 100 seated
• LA TORRE – 100 guests standing or 80 seated
• LA TAVERNA – 50 guests standing or 30 seated
• SALA GRAN CAMINO – 60 guests standing or 40 seated
• SALA PICCOLO CAMINO – 20 guests standing or 10 seated
• WINE CELLAR – 20 guests standing or 14 seated
• SALA DELLE VOLTE – 100 guests standing or 60 seated
Extra Notable Features
• Truffle hunting
• Horse riding – around the Tuscan countryside;
• Hot air balloon rides – see the Chianti landscape from a different perspective
• Wine and olive oil tastings – with our sommelier in the private wine cellar or a local winery
• Cooking classes – with the hotel’s award-winning chef, Giovanni Luca Di Pirro
• Guided cultural tours – in Florence, Siena and nearby Tuscan towns
• Gelato classes
• Tuscan artisan workshops
• Wine tours – visit the best wineries around Chianti
• Running, hiking and cycling – through wildflowers and woods or through Chianti (route maps provided)
• Ferrari and Vespa tours – down quiet roads and byways of Chianti
• Golfing – at nearby golf clubs
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2023
• La Torre Restaurant – Michelin Starred
2022-2021
• La Torre Restaurant – Michelin Starred
Number of employees
Around 150 people in high season