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Located a few kilometres from Montalcino, Castiglione del Bosco is a place of immense beauty, capable of telling stories through its places,colours and products.

The necropolis along the Dragone ditch shows how the area was already inhabited in 600 B.C. and there are many important names that have crossed the estate during their lives.

Amongst artists, nobles, politicians and other illustrious personalities there are also the Biondi – Santi brothers who, with their wine production, initiated Castiglione del Bosco into viticulture and the production of Brunello di Montalcino DOC and DOCG.

In 2003 the estate was purchased by Massimo Ferragamo who, thanks to the restoration of the village and the historic sites and the modernisation of the facilities, has given new life to the Castiglione del Bosco wines.

The vineyards extend for about 62 hectares on the north-west side of Montalcino and are cultivated exclusively with Sangiovese. Divided into two areas that differ in soil composition, aspect and climate, the vineyards are called Capanna and Gauggiole.

Capanna extends for 42 hectares and is where Brunello di Montalcino is made; Gauggiole comprises 20 hectares and here Rosso di Montalcino is produced almost exclusively.

Certified organic since 2016, each wine is the result of careful selection of grapes and meticulous control of every stage of the production process.

Among Castiglione del Bosco’s excellent wines are: Brunello di Montalcino (vintage, in the Campo di Drago and Millecento Riserva versions) and Rosso di Montalcino Gauggiole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Castiglion del Bosco winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?

Castiglion del Bosco is located a few kilometers from Montalcino, on the northwestern side of the municipality, with vineyards covering about 62 hectares, entirely planted with Sangiovese and split into two areas: Capanna, 42 hectares dedicated to Brunello, and Gauggiole, 20 hectares dedicated mainly to Rosso di Montalcino.

Who founded the Castiglion del Bosco winery?

The area has been inhabited since 600 BC, as shown by the necropolis along the Dragone stream, and it was the Biondi Santi family who started Brunello di Montalcino production here. In 2003 the estate was bought by Massimo Ferragamo, who restored the historic hamlet and modernized the facilities, giving new life to Castiglion del Bosco's wines.

Does the Castiglion del Bosco winery produce organic wines?

Yes: since 2016 all Castiglion del Bosco wines have been certified organic, the result of careful grape selection and meticulous control of every stage of production, part of a broad project that also includes restoring the historic hamlet and estate buildings.

What wines does Castiglion del Bosco produce?

Production includes Brunello di Montalcino Annata, the single-vineyard selection 'Campo del Drago' and the Riserva 'Millecento', alongside Rosso di Montalcino Gauggiole. With about 250,000 bottles a year, the winery is among the appellation's most important producers.