Castello Ginori di Querceto is an ancient fortified village located on the slopes of Mount Aneo in the Val di Cecina. Querceto is part of the municipality of Montecatini Val di Cecina (PI).
Its roots date back to the year 1000 when it was owned by the church of Massa Marittima.
In the late 1100s, the rights to the village were ceded by the archbishop of Massa to the abbot of San Pietro in Palazzuolo di Monteverdi. In 1208, together with other castles in the Val di Cecina, Querceto came under the dominion of the Municipality of Volterra.
In that historical period, Querceto was important both for its military strength and for its underground resources, including salt water sources called “moie“, as well as various minerals such as silver, copper and mercury.
Over the centuries, Querceto suffered clashes and revolts, including sacking in 1430 by the troops of Giangaleazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan, and conquest in 1447 by the troops of Alfonso of Aragon, King of Naples, against Florence. In the 16th century, Florence dominated the region and the inhabitants of Querceto swore allegiance to the Florentine Signoria.
In 1786, the Lisci family of Volterra became linked to Querceto through the marriage of Francesca Lisci to the Marquis Lorenzo Ginori. This marked the beginning of a better period for Querceto, counteracting the poverty and mismanagement of the Medici. In 1814, Carlo Leopoldo Ginori inherited the estate and promoted new methods of cultivation, improving agricultural productivity and promoting livestock breeding.
In the 20th century, Lorenzo and his son Leonardo Ginori further contributed to agricultural development, transforming the farm into a model of excellence.
Over the years, the village has been restored, trying to preserve its original appearance. These restorations have given life to apartments with a simple but characteristic style, offered