The winery
Castello Tricerchi
Winery located in Montalcino (SI), renowned for producing Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. The vineyards are devoted to Sangiovese Grosso and the cellar is housed within the castle buildings.
- Toscana · Italia
- 3 products
The story
The estate is centered on the eponymous medieval castle, expanded and completed in 1441 by the Tricerchi family; the complex today houses the property's ownership and winemaking activities managed by their descendants. The original buildings were constructed on the Via Francigena, and over time the property has preserved its agricultural and historical character.
Production philosophy
The estate reports a vineyard approach inspired by organic principles, with hand-harvesting, fermentations with indigenous yeasts, extended macerations and traditional aging in large oak casks to showcase Sangiovese.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located on the northern slope of Montalcino, around the castle, at approximately 290 m altitude. The soils are heterogeneous, with clays, limestone and sand; the predominant exposures are north and west. The estate comprises several historic parcels.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese Grosso
- Hectares
- 13.0
What makes it distinctive
- Medieval castle at the center of the estate, completed in 1441.
- 13 hectares of vineyards planted with Sangiovese Grosso, divided into several parcels.
- Vineyards on the north‑facing slope of Montalcino at an altitude of approximately 290 m.
- Cellars and ageing rooms located within the castle's vaults.
- Label / Main products: Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, Iuli'o