Vendemmia “grape harvest” is the most eagerly awaited time of the year in Montalcino. It is a magical moment, filled with expectation and hope.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be swept away by in the exhilarating energy of the harvest? Experience it first hand at Castiglion del Bosco.

For reservations: wineclub1100@castigliondelbosco.com

HARVEST EXPERIENCE

Dates of 2021 to be confirmed

Pick up your Harvest Kit and visit our stunning Capanna vineyard where our Wine Educators will explain the harvest techniques;

Hands on the grapes and learn how to pick grapes;

Follow Sangiovese grapes to the winery where you will learn about the grape selection, the fermentation and the aging phases of Brunello di Montalcino;

Finally enjoy a tasting of 6 wines from Castiglion del Bosco guided by our Wine Educators and paired with a selection of different local Pecorino Cheeses as well as some freshly prepared Salami of our own production.

Duration of tour: approximately 3 hours, starting at 10:30AM

HARVEST EVENT

Dates of 2021 to be confirmed

Morning

Pick up your Harvest Kit – scissors, gloves and boots – and visit our stunning Capanna vineyard where our Wine Experts will explain the harvest techniques;

Lunch: Pic-Nic among the vineyards

Woven baskets reveal simple and fresh Tuscan and Italian fare to be enjoyed while admiring the incredible views over our vineyard.

Afternoon

The experience continues in the winery, where you will learn about the grape selection and you will enjoying stomping on the grapes. A fun activity to live with your family and friends that will last a lifetime.

Afterwards you will taste the must in the fermentation room and then visit our ageing room.

The experience then continues with a guided tasting of 6 of our wines, paired with local Pecorino cheese and home-made salami.

Duration of experience: approximately 6 hours