Borgo di Pietrafitta Relais is a hotel destination wedding venue in Castellina in Chianti, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Peretola) (FLR), 90 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, August.
Borgo di Pietrafitta Relais
Borgo di Pietrafitta Relais stands apart as a working 16th-century hamlet that operates as a functioning hotel rather than a venue-only space, meaning your guests experience authentic Tuscan village life during their stay.
About Borgo di Pietrafitta Relais
Borgo di Pietrafitta Relais stands apart as a working 16th-century hamlet that operates as a functioning hotel rather than a venue-only space, meaning your guests experience authentic Tuscan village life during their stay.
Located in Chianti wine country, this property preserves its agricultural heritage while offering modern hospitality across restored stone buildings.
The venue's dual identity as both accommodation and celebration space eliminates the logistical complexity typical of destination weddings.
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We rented Borgo for our wedding last September, and it was truly amazing! The venue is dreamy, and the rooms and apartments are spacious, neat, and beautifully decorated.
Eugénie Puget · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 8 rooms
- Room types
- 9 listed
The ceremony
- Chapel on site
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €5,000 to €15,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Vineyard, restored, elegant
Venue highlights
- 16th-century borgo with 22 rooms allows guests to stay on-site throughout the celebration weekend
- Certified 4.7/5 Google rating reflects consistent guest satisfaction across hospitality and event services
- Located in Castellina in Chianti, surrounded by 7 Michelin-starred restaurants within 15km radius
- Original stone architecture preserved throughout; ceremonies held in restored chapel or outdoor piazza
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 3:00 PMGuest check-in at Relais; welcome aperitivo in courtyard
- 8:00 PMRehearsal dinner in wine cellar or piazza
- 10:00 AMCeremony in chapel or outdoor venue
- 1:00 PMAperitivo and cocktail hour in gardens
- 3:00 PMReception dinner in main hall or piazza
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Peretola).
- Typical total
- $18,000-45,000Aisle estimate
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$18,000-45,000 for 50-guest weekend (includes 2 nights accommodation, ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner)
- Ceremony fee
- $1,500-2,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $95-165 a headAisle estimate
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$95-165 (food/beverage only)
- Room rate
- $180-350 a nightAisle estimate
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$180-350 per room
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0577 741390
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Minimum guest count typically 30. Service charges and VAT additional. Wine package upgrade recommended given estate production.
Questions about the venue
Can all wedding guests stay at the property?+
The Relais has 22 rooms accommodating approximately 50-60 guests. Larger parties can arrange rooms in nearby Castellina in Chianti, 5km away, with shuttle service provided.
What outdoor spaces are available for ceremonies?+
The property offers a restored chapel, outdoor piazza surrounded by stone buildings, and manicured gardens. Capacity varies by setup; most configurations accommodate 20-150 guests.
Is catering included or do we hire external vendors?+
The venue provides in-house catering managed by their culinary team. Custom menus feature Tuscan cuisine and estate wines; external caterers are not permitted.
What is the closest airport?+
Florence Airport (Peretola) is 75km away with 90-minute drive time. Alternative options include Siena, 35km away (45 minutes), though Florence offers more flight options.
When is the best season for a wedding here?+
July-August is hot; November-March features cooler temperatures and occasional rain. Vineyard harvest in September creates atmospheric backdrop.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 8 rooms
“Nel cuore del Borgo di Pietrafitta a Castellina in Chianti, all’interno della grande villa padronale, sono oggi disponibili 8 esclusive camere dedicate a chi desidera fermarsi in questo spaccato di autentica toscanità solo per qualche giorno, con uno speciale trattamento bed and breakfast.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 9 listed
“Large Two-Bedroom Apartment with Patio (6 Adults)”
Read the source for room typesChapel on site: Yes
“Chapel/shrine”
Read the source for chapel on siteEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Vineyard, restored, elegant
“Immaginate verdi colline disegnate da vigneti e oliveti per un panorama unico e suggestivo.”
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