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CLASSIC TOUR
Discovering the history and the wines of Barone Ricasoli
Our Classic tour is the best way to get to know the captivating history of a family and a fascinating
place that made the history of Chianti.
Barone Ricasoli is the fourth oldest family in the world, in possession of the same company
for 32 generations, and the oldest winery in Italy.
The imposing Brolio Castle, dating back to the 11th century, is the highlight and the symbol
of the company. The Ricasoli’s have owned it since 1141. Its present aspect is the result of
a long series of transformations. The last was carried out by Bettino Ricasoli, who wanted
to make the castle one of the best examples of Sienese Neo-Gothic art.
The four rooms of the Ricasoli Collection tell of the Ricasoli military history and the intense
political and agronomic life of Bettino Ricasoli. Chianti, called by Bettino the "perfect wine",
was actually born in the castle in 1872, after years of research and experiments.
This fascinating trip to discover the roots of Chianti Classico concludes in the state-of-theart
vinification area and the enormous wine cellar where our wines age. Our expert staff
will guide you through a tasting of a selection of the wines of Barone Ricasoli in a private
room. Today our wines are the "fruit" of passion, professionalism and innovation, like in
days gone by.

Hours and reservation:
10.30 a.m. – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
3.00 p.m. – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday total duration approx. 2 hrs.
Wine Shop of the Brolio Castle tel. +39.0577.730220 shop@ricasoli.it www.ricasoli.it
BARONE RICASOLI S.p.A. Agricola - Cantine del Castello di Brolio - 53013 Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
Information:
Reservation required.
Meeting point at the ticket office of the castle where there is a PARKING LOT
available for our guests.
Transfer to winery (with personal vehicles) – about 1 km.
After your tour you can continue on this trip of the senses at our Wine Shop where you can buy
our PDO Extra-virgin olive oils, our grappas and other Barone Ricasoli wines.
Guided tours are usually in English or Italian. Other languages are available upon request.
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After the tour, guests are invited to stop at our restaurant Osteria del Castello, where they can enjoy
excellent local dishes prepared with fresh ingredients in the traditional way. In summer, it is possible
to eat outside, in the shade of the centuries-old trees at the foot of the castle (closed on
Thursdays).