Castello di Velona Resort

Val d'Orcia, Italy

Thermal castle hotel above the Brunello vineyards · Montalcino, Val d'Orcia, Tuscany

No. 598 · Autumn 2026

The castle on its hilltop at sunset, seen from the air, Castello di Velona Resort

Welcome

Ceremonies

A thousand-year-old fortress on a hilltop above the Val d’Orcia, with a thermal spring beneath its estate and a castle open to weddings.

Castello di Velona takes up to 250 guests for a ceremony.

The castle tower framed by cypresses and broom, Castello di Velona Resort

Receptions

Receptions and celebrations

Large family groups can privatise portions of the property, with complete dedicated services such as butler and limousine services.

Where: Località La Velona, 53024 Montalcino (SI), Tuscany, Italy
Ceremony: Up to 250 guests
Stay: 45 suites
Also: Spa · Vineyard

The lobby lounge under its glass roof, with stone arches, Castello di Velona Resort

The celebration

How the day is held

4 spaces for the day. Up to 250 guests.

A ceremony under gazebos on the round terrace, seen from above, Castello di Velona Resort

The terraces

Ceremonies over the Val d'Orcia

Five panoramic terraces facing the UNESCO-listed hills, for symbolic and civil ceremonies of up to 250.

The outdoor thermal pool on the terrace, looking over the valley, Castello di Velona Resort

The spring

Thermal water at 36 degrees

A natural spring found on the estate feeds four connecting pools in the 1,500 square metre OLISPA spa.

Dinner on the lit round terrace below the tower at dusk, Castello di Velona Resort

The wine

Brunello from the estate

The castle's own Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino lead the wine pairings at dinner.

Long dinner tables with festoon lights among the cypresses and olives, Castello di Velona Resort

Where to stay

Rest, close at hand

45 rooms and suites.

Rooms

Classic Junior Suite

historic part of the castle

48 to 58 m² · Up to 3 guests · Vineyard views

Rooms

UNESCO View Terrace Junior Suite

thermal water in the bathtub

45 to 55 m² · Up to 4 guests · Private patio

Rooms

Grand Suite with 2 Bedrooms

two bedrooms for families

55 m² · Up to 5 guests · 2 bedrooms

Wrought-iron gazebos on a terrace facing the hills, Castello di Velona Resort

Location

Getting there

Castello di Velona is at Località La Velona, 53024 Montalcino, in Tuscany.

Airport: Florence, about 1 hour 30 minutes (130 km)
Airport: Pisa, about 1 hour 50 minutes (170 km)
Station: Firenze Santa Maria Novella

The view from the castle across the vineyards and hills of the Val d'Orcia, Castello di Velona Resort

Dining

Food and wine

There are two restaurants, Settimo Senso, the gourmet restaurant, and the Velona Lounge Bar, both with terraces. The cooking celebrates Tuscan tradition through a contemporary perspective, from panoramic breakfasts to dinners at sunset, using seasonal ingredients and regional cuisine.

Brunello from the estate

The castle's own Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino lead the wine pairings at dinner.

A wedding ceremony on a panoramic terrace, with a floral arch and the valley below, Castello di Velona Resort

The glazed terrace of the Settimo Senso restaurant, laid for dinner, Castello di Velona Resort

Bedroom with gold curtains and a painted frieze, UNESCO View Terrace Suite, Castello di Velona Resort

A long candlelit dinner table along the terrace beneath the castle walls at dusk, Castello di Velona Resort

A luxury wedding venue

Castello di Velona Resort

Prices on enquiry.

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