Prestigious medieval noble fortress with winery estate and luxury country resort for sale in Chianti Classico, Siena. Dominating a hilltop in the heart of Chianti Classico, at a short distance from Gaiole in Chianti and only 20 km from the city of Siena, this stunning estate covers a private land surface of 118 hectares/292 acres producing stunning DOCG wine and extra virgin olive oil DOP. The fortress dates back before the year 1100, and although most of Chianti’s castles have been destroyed and badly injured during the centuries-long wars between Siena and Florence, this magnificent noble fortress has never suffered the same harm and has remained perfectly intact for more than 11 centuries, preserving its architectural style and charm. It is a tall and imposing building on six levels presenting a slightly trapezoidal base, made of stone filarotto, with a scarp base and numerous original arched openings; high up on the west side are the brackets of plum stones. Toward the south a fragment of the walls probably enclosed minor buildings. Magnificently renovated in 2001 in an elegant country relais, it features a thirteenth-century tower, a private 16th-century chapel, two former farmhouse and a barn the whole housing a total of twenty-two astonishing bedrooms presenting terracotta flooring, wooden beams ceilings, exposed stone walls, original noble fireplaces and stunning luxury finishes as travertine bathrooms and Jacuzzis. The thirteenth-century tower is home to the most striking apartment, spread over three floors in a succession of lounges and rooms marvelously decorated, all the way up to a stunning panoramic rooftop terrace. Ten of the total twenty-two master suites are set within the medieval castle with astonishing characteristics, whereas twelve are within the superb country-style self-contained apartments of the former farmhouses at the base of the fortress and one in the Fienile, a former barn transformed in an exclusive cottage. A staff house is also found at the old stable. The medieval dungeon in the castle basement has been transformed in fascinating wine tasting rooms. A landscaped garden surrounds the castle and hosts a spectacular swimming pool carved out of the old defensive trench and crossed by a romantic wooden bridge. A horse riding paddock with stables, a tennis and bocce court, a sport fishing pond, a private hunting reserve complete the amenities within the estate. The 3 hectares of olive grove produce extra virgin olive oil DOP Toscana, and some 17 hectares of vineyard Chianti Classico DOCG and Toscan IGT/Supertuscan wines. Ideally suited as a private luxurious historic residence to live with family and friends with great privacy, and perfect as a luxury country resort to host travelers from all around the world.