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CLASSIC TOUR<br />
<strong>Di</strong>scovering the history and the wines of <strong>Barone</strong> <strong>Ricasoli</strong><br />
Our Classic tour is the best way to get to know the captivating history of a family and a fascinating<br />
place that made the history of Chianti.<br />
<strong>Barone</strong> <strong>Ricasoli</strong> is the fourth oldest family in the world, in possession of the same company<br />
for 32 generations, and the oldest winery in Italy.<br />
The imposing <strong>Brolio</strong> Castle, dating back to the 11th century, is the highlight and the symbol<br />
of the company. The <strong>Ricasoli</strong>’s have owned it since 1141. Its present aspect is the result of<br />
a long series of transformations. The last was carried out by Bettino <strong>Ricasoli</strong>, who wanted<br />
to make the castle one of the best examples of Sienese Neo-Gothic art.<br />
The four rooms of the <strong>Ricasoli</strong> Collection tell of the <strong>Ricasoli</strong> military history and the intense<br />
political and agronomic life of Bettino <strong>Ricasoli</strong>. Chianti, called by Bettino the "perfect wine",<br />
was actually born in the castle in 1872, after years of research and experiments.<br />
This fascinating trip to discover the roots of Chianti Classico concludes in the state-of-theart<br />
vinification area and the enormous wine cellar where our wines age. Our expert staff<br />
will guide you through a tasting of a selection of the wines of <strong>Barone</strong> <strong>Ricasoli</strong> in a private<br />
room. Today our wines are the "fruit" of passion, professionalism and innovation, like in<br />
days gone by.
Hours and reservation:<br />
10.30 a.m. – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday<br />
3.00 p.m. – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday total duration approx. 2 hrs.<br />
Wine Shop of the <strong>Brolio</strong> Castle tel. +39.0577.730220 shop@ricasoli.it www.ricasoli.it<br />
BARONE RICASOLI S.p.A. Agricola - Cantine del <strong>Castello</strong> di <strong>Brolio</strong> - 53013 Gaiole in Chianti (SI)<br />
Information:<br />
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Reservation required.<br />
Meeting point at the ticket office of the castle where there is a PARKING LOT<br />
available for our guests.<br />
Transfer to winery (with personal vehicles) – about 1 km.<br />
After your tour you can continue on this trip of the senses at our Wine Shop where you can buy<br />
our PDO Extra-virgin olive oils, our grappas and other <strong>Barone</strong> <strong>Ricasoli</strong> wines.<br />
Guided tours are usually in English or Italian. Other languages are available upon request.<br />
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After the tour, guests are invited to stop at our restaurant Osteria del <strong>Castello</strong>, where they can enjoy<br />
excellent local dishes prepared with fresh ingredients in the traditional way. In summer, it is possible<br />
to eat outside, in the shade of the centuries-old trees at the foot of the castle (closed on<br />
Thursdays).