The Castello di Vinacciano passed to the municipality of Pistoia in 1221 and shared the same fate as its neighboring castles, especially in the 14th century. In 1318, Castruccio Castracani from Lucca conquered it, along with other castles, and stationed Lucchese soldiers there. In 1322, after capturing Pistoia, the Lucchese reinforced the castle and stationed additional troops there.