Castello di Spaltenna

What Castello di Spaltenna does

Castello di Spaltenna srl is a privately held Italian SRL operating a 5-star luxury resort built around a 12th-century castle in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany. The company runs an integrated hospitality business across multiple properties: the main castle featuring 8 room categories (Classic through Family Suite up to 40+ sqm), self-catering SPA apartments in Borgo di Vertine (1 km away), and the La Canonica villa in Vertine. With 34 employees, the property employs a small team relative to its diversified offering, relying on legacy staffing models typical of historic European heritage properties.

The revenue portfolio spans five distinct streams: accommodation across 8 room categories plus SPA apartments and villa rentals; three F&B venues including the Michelin-starred Il Pievano (1 star since 2017), La Terrazza for lunch, and the seasonal L'Osteria; La Pieve Spa (300+ sqm with the only heated indoor pool in Chianti); weddings and private events for up to 90 guests with a medieval parish church for ceremonies; and ancillary revenue from a ceramic workshop, a wine/olive oil/cosmetics shop, and organized excursions to Siena, Florence, and Chianti villages. The business has hosted weddings for over 50 years and draws on estate-produced olive oil and Sangiovese-based products for spa treatments and dining.

The company pursues a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model through its own 8-language website with online booking, phone reservations, and walk-ins, supplemented by a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) for distribution visibility, TripAdvisor presence, and Instagram/Facebook social engagement. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Registered capital is €1,084,560; the company received €76,400 in public funding from Sviluppo Toscana S.p.A. in 2021 for COVID-19 relief and investment aid. No external investors, parent company, or app-based technology are present.

Name

Castello di Spaltenna

Legal name

Castello di Spaltenna srl

Website

https://spaltenna.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Castello di Spaltenna operates a 5-star luxury castle resort in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany, offering accommodations, Michelin-starred dining, spa, and weddings to luxury leisure travelers and destination couples.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaiole in Chianti

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room and suite rentals across 8 room categories from Classic (15 sqm) to Family Suite (40+ sqm), plus SPA apartments and villa rentals at La Canonica. Revenue generated through nightly rates with various seasonal pricing.
2. Fine Dining: Michelin-starred restaurant Il Pievano (1 Michelin star since 2017) with creative cuisine; La Terrazza for lunch service with light dishes; L'Osteria for seasonal Tuscan cuisine. Wine cellar with 500+ labels. Revenue from cover charges and menu pricing.
3. Spa and Wellness: La Pieve Spa offering 300+ sqm of wellness facilities including heated pool, sauna, steam room, Technogym-equipped fitness, and treatments using olive oil and Sangiovese grape products. Revenue from treatment bookings and spa day packages.
4. Weddings and Events: Wedding venue hosting up to 90 guests with full event planning services. The property can be booked exclusively for two days. Includes medieval parish church for ceremonies, multiple reception venues, and catering.
5. Retail and E-commerce: On-site shop selling estate wines, olive oil, cosmetics, and handcrafted ceramics by artist Nicoletta Penco. Online pre-ordering available for wines and ceramics shipped to customers' homes.
6. Tours and Excursions: Organized tours to Siena, Cortona, Florence, Pisa, and surrounding Chianti villages including wine and olive oil tasting experiences, horse riding, trekking, and cooking classes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Castello di Spaltenna is a luxury hotel/resort property offering hospitality services. Specific operational details, service offerings, and amenities are not evidenced in the provided source material.

Product overview

Castello di Spaltenna is a 5-star luxury resort in Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany, offering an integrated hospitality experience centered on its historic castle property. The portfolio includes accommodations (8 room/suite categories, SPA apartments, and a private villa), three dining venues (Michelin-starred Il Pievano, La Terrazza for lunch, and seasonal L'Osteria), a comprehensive wellness facility (La Pieve Spa with pools and treatments), wedding and event services, and ancillary offerings including a ceramic workshop, excursions, and a product shop. Guests may also access outdoor activities including tennis, mountain biking, and trekking paths.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Il Pievano: Michelin-starred restaurant featuring creative Tuscan cuisine
• La Terrazza
• L'Osteria
• La Pieve Spa
• La Canonica
• SPA Apartments

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 Michelin star achieved by Il Pievano restaurant since 2017

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aman Venice: Ultra-luxury hotel in a 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal. Comparable heritage-palace luxury hospitality with Michelin-tier dining, premium pricing, and global ultra-HNW clientele, though operated by a global brand.

Direct peers

• Castello di Casole: Belmond-managed 10th-century castle estate in Tuscany offering luxury rooms, fine dining, spa, and wedding/event services. Directly comparable historic-heritage luxury hospitality model in the same region.
• Borgo Pignano: Restored historic hamlet estate in Tuscany offering rooms, villa rentals, restaurant, spa, and arts programming. Comparable historic-estate luxury hospitality with multi-property accommodation and weddings.
• Castello di Meleto: Historic castle in Chianti Classico offering rooms, restaurant, wine tastings, and event hosting. Comparable Chianti castle offering with shared guest demographics and local competition.
• Belmond Hotel Caruso: 11th-century palace hotel on the Amalfi Coast restored by Belmond. Comparable heritage-palace luxury hotel with Michelin-caliber dining, spa, weddings, and global luxury distribution.
• Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco: Luxury estate resort in Tuscany with its own winery, Michelin dining, spa, and private villas. Direct competitor in the premium Tuscan estate-resort segment, especially for weddings and wine tourism.
• Castello Banfi - Il Borgo: Boutique hotel within a castle in the Banfi winery estate in Montalcino. Comparable combined wine-castle luxury resort with dining, spa, and wedding offerings.
• Castello di Vicarello: Boutique 12th-century castle hotel in Maremma Tuscany with suites, pool, fine dining, and exclusive-property buyouts. Closely comparable small independent historic-castle luxury resort.
• Castello di Velona: Restored medieval castle resort in Montalcino with thermal spa, vineyard, and gourmet dining. Closely comparable restored-castle luxury resort concept in Tuscany with wine/spa/wedding positioning.

Regional players

• Hotel Helvetia & Bristol: Historic 5-star luxury hotel in Florence with fine dining and spa. Comparable Italian heritage luxury hotel competing for the same Tuscany traveler, but located in a city rather than a countryside estate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/castello.spaltenna
• Instagraminstagram.com/castellodispaltenna
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/castello-di-spaltenna-exclusive-tuscan-resort-&-spa

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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