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COMO Castello Del Nero
Barberino Tavarnelle, Tuscany, Italy · COMO Hotels & Resorts · Grand Luxury
COMO Castello Del Nero occupies a twelfth-century castle in the heart of Chianti, the only COMO hotel in Tuscany and the winner of a MICHELIN Key in both the 2024 and 2025 guides. The Del Nero family built it as a fortified residence; the Torrigiani family restored it in the 19th century before it became a hotel in 2006, and COMO took over in 2018, layering contemporary interiors by Paola Navone over the surviving Renaissance frescoes and terracotta floors. The 740-acre estate also produces its own Chianti, Super Tuscan wine, and olive oil.
- 50 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Neighborhood: Chiostrini
- Rooms from 226 sq ft (21 m²)
- Interiors: Paola Navone
About COMO Castello Del Nero
- Built in the 12th century as a fortified residence for the noble Del Nero family, the castle was restored by the Torrigiani family in the 19th century before its conversion to a hotel.
- The Trotta family opened it as a hotel and spa in 2006; COMO Hotels and Resorts acquired and reimagined the property in late 2018, adding interiors by Paola Navone.
- COMO Castello Del Nero holds a MICHELIN Key in both the 2024 and 2025 guide selections, one of relatively few Italian hotels to repeat the honor.
- The 740-acre estate grows its own Chianti, Super Tuscan wine, and olive oil, served across three on-site dining venues including the Michelin-starred La Torre.
- Entry-level rooms start at 226 sq ft (21 m²).
History
Originally built in the 12th century as a country residence for the noble Del Nero family, the castle was later meticulously restored by the Torrigiani family in the 19th century. In 2006, the estate was converted into a luxury hotel and spa by the Italian Trotta family before being acquired and reimagined by COMO Hotels and Resorts in late 2018. The property preserves original Renaissance frescoes and terracotta floors alongside contemporary interiors by designer Paola Navone.
The setting
3 km from quaint Museo D'Arte Sacra. 16 km from Castello della Paneretta winery.
Restaurants and bars
- La Torre — Restaurant · One MICHELIN Star
Experiences
- La Torre restaurant — Contemporary Italian restaurant in a twelfth-century castle, with three menus built on estate-grown produce, local meats and seafood.
- Guided walks around the Estate's four paths — Guided walks around the Estate's four paths.
- Tennis and padel courts — Tennis and padel courts on the property.
- Exclusive in-villa activities: pizza-making and Chianti wine tasting — Private in-villa pizza-making and Chianti wine tasting offered at Villa San Luigi.
- In-villa breakfast service with private chef — Breakfast served in Villa San Luigi with a private chef, offered with the five-bedroom villa.
- Bespoke private experiences — Villa San Luigi offers bespoke private experiences tailored to each stay.
Amenities
- COMO Shambhala Retreat with thermal suite, vitality pool, and Asian-influenced therapies
- Michelin-starred dining at La Torre and informal venues La Taverna and the Pavilion
- Estate vineyards and olive groves producing Chianti, Super Tuscans, and estate olive oil
- Heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and fitness center with Technogym equipment
- Bespoke experiences including truffle hunting, cooking classes, and e-bike tours
- Private 18th-century chapel (San Michele and San Filippo Neri) for intimate ceremonies
- Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Wine cellar
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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