Castiglion del Bosco Collection

Spanning a breathtaking 2,000 hectares in the northwest quadrant of Montalcino, Castiglion del Bosco is one of the most historic, sprawling, and culturally significant estates in all of Tuscany. With roots anchoring back to an 11th-century medieval castle and village, this historic property was a founding member of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino in 1967.

The estate experienced a magnificent modern renaissance when it was acquired by Massimo Ferragamo. Under his visionary stewardship, the property’s historic cellars and ancient vineyards were thoroughly revitalized, propelling Castiglion del Bosco into the absolute elite stratosphere of Italian fine wine. Today, the estate perfectly balances world-class hospitality and luxury with a deep, uncompromising respect for the wild, untamed bio-diversity of its ancient agricultural landscape.

 

High-Altitude Wilds & Certified Organic Viticulture

What defines the singular flavor profile of Castiglion del Bosco is its isolating geography and extreme variation in micro-terroirs. The estate features 62 hectares of meticulously managed vineyards divided into two distinct, prime locations:

• Capanna Vineyard: Facing south-southwest at elevations reaching up to 450 meters, this sun-drenched vineyard sits on ancient, rock-strewn Galestro (schistous clay) and shale soils. It yields wines of towering structure, deep black fruit concentration, and remarkable longevity.

• Gauggiole Vineyard: Facing north-northeast on lower-lying rolling hills, these sandy-clay soils yield a completely different expression—softer, fruit-forward, highly aromatic, and packed with bright red fruit energy.

• 100% Certified Organic: Fully certified organic since 2016, the estate practices low-intervention viticulture that strictly prohibits synthetic treatments. This meticulous care protects the natural ecosystem, allowing the pure voice of the Sangiovese grape to echo beautifully in every glass.

The Illustrious Portfolio: From Daily Pleasures to Single-Vineyard Masterpieces

Our curated selection spans the very best of Castiglion del Bosco’s world-renowned releases:

• Rosso di Montalcino DOC: Sourced primarily from the fresh, aromatic Gauggiole vineyard. It is vibrant, silky, and un-oaked, bursting with notes of crunchy red cherry, crushed violets, and white pepper.

• Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: The definitive flagship of the estate. Matured gracefully for 24 months in French oak barrels, it is a textbook example of world-class Sangiovese, weaving together complex layers of wild blackberry, dark plum, pipe tobacco, leather, and fine-grained, velvety tannins.

• Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino Cru: A magnificent, highly allocated single-vineyard selection from a premium 1.5-hectare block at the absolute crest of the Capanna vineyard. This ultra-premium bottling delivers profound mineral complexity, intense dark fruits, graphite, and a powerful, vertical structure built to evolve over decades.

• Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Millecento: An extraordinary, library-worthy selection produced only in exceptional vintages. Crafted from the oldest vines on the estate, it is an intense, brooding, and aristocratic masterpiece displaying notes of black truffles, forest floor, cedarwood, and majestic tannic grip.

Epicurean Food Pairings

The combination of bright natural acidity, concentrated dark fruit, and savory, earthy depth makes Castiglion del Bosco a phenomenal match for the dining table. Pairs spectacularly with:

• The Brunellos & Crus: Prime cuts of grilled dry-aged ribeye, traditional roasted wild boar (Cinghiale), rich venison stews, or herb-crusted rack of lamb.

• The Rosso di Montalcino: Hand-rolled pici pasta tossed in a rich duck or beef ragù, artisanal Tuscan salami and aged Pecorino cheeses, or wood-fired mushroom pizzas.

Shop Castiglion del Bosco at ZYN

Explore the historic, high-altitude excellence of our Castiglion del Bosco collection in-store at ZYN Calgary or buy online at ZYN.ca. Every bottle is handled with immaculate provenance and housed in our temperature-controlled cellars, ensuring these organic Tuscan masterpieces arrive at your glass in perfect condition.