The
Winery
While winemaking at Castiglion del Bosco has been a craft for centuries,
until fairly recently the vineyards were cultivated solely for personal consumption
by each family living on the estate. Today, CdB wines are consistently recognized
for their excellence.
As one of the founding members of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino,
the organization that regulates and controls the quality of Brunello production,
Castiglion del Bosco introduced the world to its exemplary vintages through
the emergence of a commercial operation in the late 1950s. In 2004, acclaimed international wine Master
Nicolo D'Afflitto took command of winemaking at CdB, along with locally trained enologist Cecilia Leoneschi.
Under their careful direction, the Estate is yielding more modern Brunellos that are attracting critical acclaim.
The fundamental goal of winemaking at CdB is to remain faithful to the land and
the characteristics of the grapes. The Estate's members have the unique opportunity
to help contribute to this goal and participate in all aspects of the vinification
process, from picking and sorting to bottling and tasting. Other membership privileges
include a spectacular members-only dining and tasting room, personal wine storage
lockers within the Cantina, an annual allotment of CdB wines and grappa and invitations
to exclusive wine events.
