Castello Tricerchi 2 Items Follow

The Castello di Tricerchi was built in 1441, and is still owned by the Squarcia family, who built it. It is in the far north of the Brunello di Montalcino appellation, very close to Altesino; wine growing is a relatively recent activity here, the vines having been planted in 1995, a little more than a century after the first commercial examples of Brunello were produced by the Biondi-Santi family. The wines are made entirely of Sangiovese, fermented with indigenous yeasts, macerated on the skins for longer than normal, and aged in large oak barrels. The vineyards are around the castle, and the winemaking is carried out under it in a former dungeon, perfectly cold and humid. Total production is around 5,000 cases a year. As of 2022 the estate is converting to certified organic production.