At Castello Banfi, comfortable and charmingly elegant hospitality awaits gueststouring the breathtaking wine country of southern Tuscany. Our guest rooms and suites arebuilt inside the stone houses (Il Borgo) forming the 18th century hamlet asidethe walls and towers of the castello. Along both sides of the sloping villagestreet, the exteriors of the luxurious accommodations reflect the architectural beauty and heritage of a Tuscanpast, while the interiors have been carefully structured to offer the comfortsof a sophisticated home. Shaded entries from the quaint terraced streetwalkways, lead to private “hideaways” handsomely decorated by Federico Forquet, Italy’seminent designer. Sumptuously appointed rooms and suites, accented in Tuscancountry style, are a delight for thesenses and the spirit. Red wine based “vinoterapia” cosmetics, especiallystudied and prepared with our noble Sangiovese (Brunello) grapes, are part ofthe bath amenities designed to relax and pamper the body.