Castello di Vicarello
A twelfth-century Sienese fortress in the wild Maremma that Carlo and Aurora Baccheschi Berti bought as a ruin in 1979 and spent more than a decade restoring as their family home.
Castello di Vicarello is a castle destination wedding venue in Cinigiano, Italy, hosting 180 to 180 guests in the $$$$ price range, reached from Rome Fiumicino (FCO), ~2.5 hours by car. Best months: June, July, August, November.
About Castello di Vicarello
A twelfth-century Sienese fortress in the wild Maremma that Carlo and Aurora Baccheschi Berti bought as a ruin in 1979 and spent more than a decade restoring as their family home.
Balinese pieces from their years abroad set against Tuscan antiques, before opening it as a boutique hotel in 2003.
It still reads as a lived-in aristocratic-bohemian house that happens to be a thousand years old, handed to one group at a time: ten suites and a two-bedroom villa sleeping about thirty, with partner venues nearby absorbing another hundred-plus guests.
The estate makes award-winning organic wine and olive oil, the kitchen gardens feed the table, and three marble pools terrace the hillside.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Sleeps
- 30 guests
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Shortest whole-property stay
- 3 nights
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €140,000 to €300,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FCO, 150 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegantAisle estimate
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 12th-century castle restored over a decade as a family home
- Published buyout terms: from €140,000, 3-night minimum
- Up to ~180 guests outdoors; sleeps ~30 on-site
- Estate organic wine and olive oil; kitchen-garden cooking
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 19:00Estate wine tasting on the pool terraces
- 17:30Ceremony in the castle gardens
- 20:30Kitchen-garden dinner under the walls
- 11:00Cooking class from the family recipes
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FCO · about 2 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Rome Fiumicino.
- Typical total
- From €140,000Aisle estimate
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From €140,000 (published by the castle)
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included in buyout
- Reception
- On request
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In-house catering from estate produce, included in budget
- Room rate
- On request
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Full-estate buyout, 3-night minimum
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
Terms are published on the castle’s own weddings page, a rarity at this tier. Events over 20 guests require the full buyout.
Questions about the venue
What does a Castello di Vicarello wedding cost?+
The castle publishes its terms: events over 20 guests require a full private-estate buyout with a three-night minimum and a starting budget of €140,000, including the on-site coordination team and in-house catering from estate produce and wines.
How many guests can Castello di Vicarello host?+
Up to about 180 guests outdoors with a backup marquee; indoor seated capacity is around 30. The castle sleeps ~30 across ten suites and a two-bedroom villa, with partner venues nearby housing 140+ more.
Can you have a religious ceremony at Vicarello?+
Civil ceremonies happen on the estate; Catholic ceremonies are arranged at recommended churches nearby, with the celebration back at the castle.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
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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
Sleeps: 30 guests
“Castello di Vicarello offers ten luxurious suites, a two-bedroom villa, and three stunning marble pools, providing an exclusive retreat for up to 30 guests.”
Read the source for sleepsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“For weddings or special events exceeding 20 guests, we require a private estate buyout for exclusive use.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesShortest whole-property stay: 3 nights
“This includes a minimum stay of three nights and a starting budget of €140,000.”
Read the source for shortest whole-property stayLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“A civil ceremony can be hosted in various romantic locations across the estate, tailored to the size and style of your wedding.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteIn-house catering: Yes
“Our chef will collaborate closely with you to design a seasonal and unforgettable menu, ensuring every detail reflects your personal vision.”
Read the source for in-house catering