Castello di Velona

Had an incredible wine-tasting experience with Alessandro! He is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and made the entire experience fun and memorable. His expertise in wines and spirits is outstanding, and he introduced us to some incredible selections. Highly recommend spending time with him! you’ll leave with both a smile and new wine knowledge!

A Culinary Experience We’ll Never Forget We had the absolute pleasure of dining with Chef Andrea Fanti during our stay, and his food was truly exceptional. Every dish reflected refined technique, creativity, and a deep passion for quality ingredients. One of the standouts was the potato ravioli topped with fresh truffle — genuinely one of the best dishes I’ve ever had in my life. The flavors were rich yet perfectly balanced, and the presentation was beautiful. What made the experience even more unforgettable was Chef Andrea Fanti’s subtle Indian-inspired twist in the first dish adding a unique layer of flavor that elevated the meal in such an elegant way. It’s rare to find a chef who can blend influences from different cuisines with such harmony and sophistication. Beyond the incredible food, Chef Andrea Fanti’s warm personality, attention to detail, and pride in his craft made every dining experience feel personal and special. We truly looked forward to each meal! If you have the chance to dine here, don’t miss it a remarkable culinary highlight of our trip and one we will be talking about for years.

My wife and I keep returning to this beautiful UNESCO property. It is uniquely perched on top of a hill overlooking the gorgeous UNESCO views of Tuscany and their vineyards. There is a pool, spa and spa treatment center and two restaurants on the property. The food in the terrace restaurant, mostly traditional Tuscan, is exceptional as is the service. A large breakfast buffet is offered daily on the terrace as well. Their omelets are exceptional. The other restaurant offers seafood and on bad weather days, rather than outside, food is served in an elegant restaurant near the main lobby. Again, the food and service is exceptional. Days consist of chilling at the pool and spa or taking trips to some of the excellent local Brunello wineries for tastings. CDV also produces Brunello and delicious Tuscan olive oil which we have been purchasing for years. The entire staff and management works hard to please and accommodate your requests. We will, as in the past, plan to return.

We spend every year a long weekend with my wife in a romantic and intimate place without our kids. My had chosen this plan last time. And it was a 100% perfect choice. All details were just great. Our room was spacious and smart with a great view of the Tuscan hills. I should say that the surrounding and the view were gorgeous at each part of the hotel. And the restaurant. No words which could describe the fantastic experience we had at all dinners and also at breakfast. Smart, elegant, romantic atmosphere, awesome dishes with an excellent Brunello and beautiful view. We spend our days at the pool which was also a great and relaxing enjoyment. Beyond all praise experiment!

I am writing in advance of our stay to commend the service of everyone on the team. I called to talk to the front desk abut upgrading my room and for the first time in my life I was disuaded, being told that I have already booked a stunning room. The young woman who helped me asked me what I wanted and shared that I would have 2 rooms so I could get up early and make myself coffee while my son sleeps later. She also said that there was a terace overlooking the heritage sight and this was one of the ncest rooms. The concierge Diego and team, could not have been more helpful . We are so excited to join you on Monday. Thank you again. S. Nayar