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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Castello Tricerchi winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?
Castello Tricerchi is located on the hill northeast of Montalcino, in the same area where Palazzo Altesi stands. The historic cellar, where the wines still age today, was carved into the castle's dungeons, identified as early as the 15th century by the Tricerchi family as the ideal place to store wine.
Since when has Castello Tricerchi existed?
Construction of the castle began in the 13th century under the Altesi family and was completed in 1441 by the Tricerchi family, who still own it today. A family connection intertwined with the history of Palazzo Altesi, built by the same Tricerchi family in the same hillside area of Montalcino.
What wines does the Castello Tricerchi winery produce?
Production centers on Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino, made from Sangiovese grown on the estate surrounding the castle, continuing the Tricerchi family's long winemaking tradition in the northeastern part of Montalcino.
