Wine experience in Tuscan castles

 

Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany. The origins of the fortress can be traced to the ancient Etruscans, but its deepest historical niche was carved during the Middle Ages. At Castello Banfi, you can find also luxury rooms, suites and a restaurant.

 

At Castello di Monsanto, it is possible to visit the cellars upon booking. The tour includes an overview of the main Tuscan Designation of Origin wines, the cultivation techniques in the vineyards, an explanation of the various production phases, from the vinification process to ageing. It concludes with a wine tasting.

http://www.castellodimonsanto.it
 

The castle is surrounded by 240 hectares of vineyards, forming part of the farm’s lands, making it the largest in the Chianti Classico area. It dates back to the 11th century and has been the property of the Ricasoli family since 1141. Look for the wine shop, the restaurant and for the Culture and Taste Trail.

 

The first historical references to Gabbiano date back to the 11th century, when work began on the square tower, which was built to defend one of the most important communication routes between Florence and Siena. It's possible to visit the castle and the ancient cellars, enjoy the wines, rent a room, have lunch or dinner, take cooking lessons and enjoy tastings of the estate wines.

http://www.castellogabbiano.it

 

King Umberto I, Vittorio Emanuele III, D'Annunzio and Giolitti were just some of the illustrious guests who stayed at Castello Sonnino in the early years of the twentieth century. The oldest parts are the thirteenth-century tower and chapel. At Castel Sonnino, you can have tasting and historical tours, enjoy brunch, lunch and dinner or stay in an exclusive apartment situated in the thirteenth-century tower.

 

The lands of the Castle of Meleto stretch around the castle for about 1.000 hectares (2.471.000 acres), 180 of which are destined to the cultivation of grapes.
Castello di Meleto, which dates from the XIII century, offers wine tastings, rooms and event organisation.

http://www.castellomeleto.it

Castello del Trebbio, built by the Pazzi family in 1184, is today a farm that offers high-quality products, such as wine, extra virgin olive oil and pure saffron, as well as several activities::text like accommodations in farm houses, wine and olive oil tours in the 900-year-old castle cellars, and weddings for foreign and Italian couples.

 

The Castle of Verrazzano is located on a hilltop in the Chianti Classico area, built by Grand Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici in 1716. At Castello di Verrazzano, it’s possible to take guided tours of the historical and still working cellars. The tours are always completed with a guided tasting of the vineyard’s classic wines, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Vin Santo.

 

http:///www.verrazzano.com

 

Castello Tornano was built in the XIII century. At Castello di Tornano, it’s possible to enjoy traditional Tuscan dinners and wine tastings, accommodations and cooking courses.

http://www.castelloditornano.it/

Castello Romitorio is a massive twelfth century hilltop fortress in Montalcino. Since 1986, it has produced Tuscan wine. Today, it offers wine tastings Monday through Friday.

http://www.castelloromitorio.com

 

This castle was built in the year 1000 as a defensive fortress. It later became the centre of communal life for the village of the same name. Today, the castle houses the wine cellar, where the estate red wines are produced and cask-aged. Nipozzano also serves as Frescobaldi’s hospitality centre and as site for its fine food and wine events.

http://www.frescobaldi.it/it-it/home/letenute/castellodinipozzano.aspx

 

Designed by Florentine architect Gherardo Silvani, this castle houses the estate’s winemaking cellars. It’s possible to visit the Pomino cellars and enjoy wine tastings.

http://www.frescobaldi.it/it-it/home/letenute/castellodipomino.aspx

The Paneretta castle is situated in the Chianti Classico area and was built around an ancient sighting tower. It offers exclusive guided wine tours, light lunch and private visits. 

 

Constructed in 1100 to guard the road from the port at Talamone to Siena, the castle has belonged to the Frescobaldi family since 1989. At Castel Giocondo you can book your wine tour to visit vineyards an cellars.

http://www.frescobaldi.it/it-it/home/letenute/castelgiocondo.aspx

 

Constructed in 1100 to guard the road from the port at Talamone to Siena, the castle has belonged to the Frescobaldi family since 1989. Already one of the top-quality producers of Brunello di Montalcino in the late 19th century, the tenuta of Castelgiocondo yields massively-structured wines of great complexity and balance. At Castello Banfi you can find a Resort, wine shop and restaurant.

http://www.castellodivelonavini.it