Since 1256  it has been the Castle of Meleto to welcome those arriving in Gaiole in Chianti. 

A perfect fusion between the past and the future, today the castle is a multifunctional reality, a synthesis and expression of the most authentic characteristics of Tuscany : the prestigious winery , specialized in local wines, has been joined by the production of extra virgin olive oil and breeding of Cinta Senese.

The lands of Castello di Meleto extend around the castle for about one thousand hectares: one hundred and sixty of them are dedicated to the cultivation of vines. In recent years, particular attention has been paid to the study of the land most suited to viticulture, distinguishing five farm units, each of which has its own peculiar characteristics: Meleto, San Piero, Casi, Poggiarso and Moci.