Chapter Chianti Turns a 17th-Century Borgo Into Tuscany’s Hottest New Hotel
There’s a particular kind of magic to taking a 17th-century Tuscan borgo and giving it a proper contemporary soul, and that’s exactly what Chapter Chianti has pulled off. Eighty-two keys, set inside a natural amphitheatre of vineyards and olive groves, with more than 3,000 olive and cypress trees framing the whole estate. Everything here feels carefully considered, from the architecture and wellness offering to the food and daily experiences, creating the kind of Tuscan escape that is guided by a philosophy of revival and vibrancy.
Following the success of Chapter Roma, the team set out to create a destination where each stay can be shaped into a personal version of Tuscany. One morning might begin with yoga overlooking the vineyards, while the evening naturally drifts into cocktails, long dinners and live music beneath the stars. The pace is entirely your own.
Interiors architect Tristan du Plessis was given a rare brief, a real 17th-century village, with original stone staircases and vaulted ceilings still intact, and the job of layering something bold and current on top without losing the place’s character. He’s done it beautifully. Neutral palettes are layered with earthy greens, local stone, marble and handcrafted furniture produced by neighbouring artisans. Lighting from DCW Éditions and Marset adds sculptural detail, while playful commissioned artworks by emerging artists appear throughout the property. Look up inside Osso and you’ll find hand-painted ceiling artwork by Kokekit, with more of the artist’s work appearing in the rooms and even hidden beneath the swimming pool.
Food is led by Chef Daniele Auricchio, Neapolitan born with Michelin-starred kitchens on his résumé, and his cooking centres on Osso, the hotel’s signature restaurant named for its dedication to Tuscan meat traditions and produce gathered from the surrounding countryside. Daytime brings Parasole, the pool bar serving Mediterranean bites beneath Crema Outdoor’s pagoda parasols, while evenings shift to the Main Bar which channel the energy of downtown New York through a dynamic cocktail programme alongside live entertainment.
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Across the property, a 120-bottle wine list showcases the best of the region, weighted toward Tuscan and Chianti labels. In 2027, the property will welcome Hey Güey, the much-loved Mexican restaurant from Chapter Roma, bringing traditional tacos and empanadas alongside signature cocktails to the Tuscan hills from noon until late.
Wellness gets real weight here too, with the debut of F.A.R.M Social, the brand’s first full spa concept. Featuring Turkish steam bath, sauna, dry hammam, Panatta fitness centre, an outdoor padel court, and an indoor pool circuit inspired by ancient Roman bathhouses, complete with warm pools, two cold plunges, hydrotherapy and salt treatments. Three treatment rooms handle bespoke 111 Skin facials and holistic massage, and yoga is on offer one-to-one, in groups, or tailored for mothers-to-be.
The experiences at Chapter Chianti are designed to connect visitors with the surrounding countryside throughout the seasons. Horseback rides through vineyards, truffle hunting, olive harvests, hot air balloon flights and guided e-bike tours all reveal different sides of the Chianti landscape. Cooking also plays a central role. Time in the kitchen with Chef Daniele offers the chance to prepare Tuscan classics including pici with wild boar ragù before baking pizzas in the estate’s restored stone oven, once the communal oven for the original village.
Summer brings vineyard picnics and guided hikes through the surrounding hills, while the cooler months introduce fragrance workshops with a visiting master perfumer alongside chess lessons and tournaments hosted by a local expert.
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