Classic Tour & Brunello Tasting
Tour Experience
THE CASTLE
The estate extends over the north side of Montalcino for 400 hectares, 13 of which are vineyards. At the center stands the Castle, built in 1441 by the Tricerchi family. The construction constituted an important bastion for the pilgrims who went to Rome along the Via Francigena, now is the headquarters of the Brunello di Montalcino production.
VINEYARDS
The hill below the Castle is caressed by the mantle of vineyards that are divided into 7 plots, the Vigna del Velo (named after the aristocratic chapel above, dedicated to the Virgin of the Veil), the Vigna del Castello, di Sant’Anna, del Lago, dei Cipressi, del Piano and the Vigna Nuova. The vineyards are managed entirely organically.
Winery
The cellar is located where the Tricerchi family found ideal conditions for production in the 18th century. In the dungeons of the castle, in fact, the temperature is stable throughout the year, thanks to the mighty walls and the air chambers below and above. Production is entirely focused on the three estate labels: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, and ‘Iuli’o’ IGT Toscana.
NON IN LATERA
PRO NOS
TOUR & TASTING
- LABELS €20/PAX
Tour of the castle and the vineyards, tasting of 3 wines (Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Sangiovese IGT), water, handmade breadsticks.
- A.D. 1441 €30/PAX
Tour of the castle and vineyards, tasting of 4 labels (IGT Sangiovese, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG "A.D. 1441"), water, handmade breadsticks.
- VERTICALE BRUNELLO €60/PAX
Tour of the castle and the vineyards, tasting of 4 labels (Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2016, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG "A.D. 1441" 2016, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG "A.D. 1441" 2015) selection of cheeses and cold cuts from the province of Siena, water.
- Classic tour & Brunello Tasting
Tour delle corti medievali e delle cantine storiche. Degustazione guidata di 3 etichette aziendali (Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, IGT Sangiovese), acqua, grissini artigianali.
DESCRIPTION
Discovering 600 years of history through the castle with its courtyards surrounded by Brunello vineyards.
ITINERARY
A one hour tour through the castle, the cellars, the vineyards, which ends with a Brunello tasting in the historical hall of the guard. The tour starts from the ancient main entrance, to visit the whole castle walls and to reach Baldassare Peruzzi’s bridge, beginning of the sixteenth century, and the Chapel of the Virgin of the Veil which still contains the relic of the fragment of the Virgin’s veil. Central part of the tour are the noble vineyards and the ancient medieval cellars. The visit ends with a guided tasting of Brunello in the hall of the guard, where the visit started.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The itinerary may vary according to weather conditions. Reservation is recommended. You may cancel and request a full refund no later than 24 hours before the start of the booked event.
CONTACTS
Tel: +39 0577 1912361 – email: info@castellotricerchi.com
