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- Country: Italy
- Region: Toscana
- Subregion/Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino
n Italian, Castiglion del Bosco refers to Castle in the Woods and here it really takes on an Xanadu-like splendor. This historic estate —the grounds of which are graced by a 13th-century castle—offers the opportunity to become “immerse[d] in the world of a Tuscan winemaker.” This world, truly an entity unto itself, comprises a six- star hotel (offering a full suite of spa services, championship golf course, and culinary academy), 16th- and 17th-century villas, and, of particular relevance herein, a winery.
While it would seem that wine is merely one element among a vast provision of luxuries, Castiglion del Bosco actually possesses a distinguished history with the grape, possessing a winemaking tradition dating back to the 1800s. Commercial production, however, is a relatively recent affair, commencing only in the mid-20th century, when a German company purchased the estate, expanding production and creating an international presence for the wines.
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Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2004 
