Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco offers its guests immersion into the world of Tuscan wine with vineyards located within the estate and along the coast. The on-site winery hosts an array of wine-tasting seminars, and an annual harvest event takes place in September.
Castiglion del Bosco produces Brunello di Montalcino that is elegant and deeply rooted in local tradition—ruby red, intense and complex, with golden yellow hues or burgundy overtones like fiery rows of sunlit autumn vines. The terroirs of the arid, breezy heights of Capanna and the wetter hills to the north around Gauggiole are captured in three different labels, each telling of soil rich in clay, sandstone and typical Tuscan marl. These elements nourish the Sangiovese grapes of Zodiac Limited Edition, Millecento Riserva, Cru Campo del Drago, Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino cru Gauggiole.
One of the most historic producers of Brunello di Montalcino, the winery at Castiglion del Bosco was a founding member of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino in 1967. The harvest, a two-stage hand selection process and barrel-aging in the 4,000-square-meter (43,033 sq. ft.) winery, is a ritual supervised by enologist Cecilia Leoneschi.
Montalcino Vineyards
Castiglion del Bosco is located in the northwest of Montalcino, where the rocky soils are perfect for yielding wines of superb structure and complexity. The estate's 2,000 hectares are largely occupied by dense woods of holm oak, oak and beech, in addition to meadows, organically farmed crops and 62 hectares of vineyards planted exclusively with Sangiovese, the historical grape, autoctone variety. There are two distinct vineyards defined by unique aspects, soils and weather conditions: the 20-hectare Gauggiole just beneath the Borgo and the 42-hectare Capanna, where the top wines are produced.
Prima Pietra Vineyard
Along the Tuscan coast, a 10-hectare estate called Prima Pietra sits near the Bolgheri wine area, in Riparbella. The vines face the Tyrrhenian Sea at an elevation of 450 meters. The site enjoys abundant sun and ventilation, and the rocky, iron-rich soil ensures wines of superb structure. After in-depth soil and climate research, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot were planted at a density of 9,600 vines per hectare.
In fact, these varieties flourish in this terroir, producing wonderfully expressive wines, boasting power and elegance.
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The Castiglion del Bosco Wine Experience
Explore the art of winemaking, retracing every step of the process from grape to barrel. In this seminar, participants visit the vineyards, cellar, and aging room with an expert guide. The fascinating tour concludes with a tasting of six Castiglion del Bosco wines and a delightful culinary surprise.
Duration: One hour and a half
Cheese and Wine Pairing
Wine and cheese are two of life’s great pleasures, thus finding the perfect pairing is a delicious endeavour. They have in common their origin from natural elements subjected to ripening, refinement, and ageing, depending on the typology. Learning how to match different types of Italian cheeses with Castiglion del Bosco wines, including the limited productions of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Millecento and Vin Santo sweet wine San Michele, is a sensory educational experience.
Duration: One hour and a half
Brunello Vertical Tasting
This extraordinary and private tasting is a must for wine lovers visiting Tuscany and seeking an unforgettable experience. You will learn about the attention to detail throughout the winemaking process by visiting the cellars with one of our wine educators and enjoying six of the winery’s finest vintages of our Brunello di Montalcino. During the tasting, you will be served local Pecorino cheese, Tuscan bread, our own extra virgin olive oil, and honey.
Duration: One hour and a half
Prima Pietra Vertical Tasting
This private tasting of five Prima Pietra vintages is a unique chance for those looking for a Super Tuscan Wine experience. This elegant and fascinating wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The grapes are grown in Riparbella, the highest vineyard on the Tuscan coast, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The tasting will take you through five different vintages including the great vintage 2011—95 points by James Suckling. During the tasting, you will be served local Pecorino cheese, Tuscan bread, our own extra virgin olive oil, and honey.
Duration: One hour and a half
Fly Brunello
Take your wine passion to the skies with a wine and gourmet cuisine-focused heli tour of the Val d'Orcia. Click here for more details.
Duration: Full day
Guests of the Resort may book their preferred wine tour and/or tasting with our Guest Relations team by emailing wine@castigliondelbosco.com or calling +39 0577 1913001.
External guests may book directly with the Castiglion del Bosco winery by emailing wine@castigliondelbosco.com or calling +39 0577 1913750.
