Ricasoli 1141 — Castello di Brolio

The oldest winery in Italy, documented since 1141, and the birthplace of Chianti as we know it: in 1872 Baron Bettino Ricasoli — twice Prime Minister of Italy — wrote down the Sangiovese-based 'recipe' here. The castle grounds are open daily from March to December without booking; cellar tours and tastings in the new Limonaia need a reservation.

Castello di Brolio, Gaiole in Chianti — photo by Argentieri, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sangiovese €€€ Visitable Tasting

Ricasoli 1141 — Castello di Brolio is a winery in Tuscany, Italy, that you can visit and taste at. Booking ahead is required. Staff speak English, Italian. Among the wines to look for: Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione, Colledilà, Brolio Chianti Classico.

Open days

Mar–Dec: castle grounds daily 10:00–19:00; cellar tours & tastings by reservation

Booking

Required

Phone

+39 0577 730220

Languages

English, Italian

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Wines

Castello di Brolio Gran SelezioneColledilàBrolio Chianti Classico

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