Castiglion del Bosco, A Rosewood Hotel — Winery in Castiglion del Bosco
A 900-year-old, 2,000-hectare Tuscan estate in the UNESCO-protected Val d'Orcia Natural Park, within walking distance of Montalcino. Castiglion del Bosco is a unique combination: one of the largest private estates in Tuscany, an elegant Tuscan home-away-from-home with 42 suites and 11 exclusive villas, a culinary destination, an exclusive private golf club and a leading Brunello di Montalcino winery. Three Michelin Keys. Rosewood took it over and preserved the strong foundations of the place, without trading refinement for flashiness. The winery is the fifth-largest producer of Brunello di Montalcino: a guided tour is a must, and so is a tasting. Wine tasting seminars and tours of the historic vineyards, truffle hunting followed by a special Brunello tasting, a helicopter flight over the Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana, or a 4x4 adventure through the countryside. The Culinary Academy at La Canonica offers cooking classes in fresh pasta, authentic pizza and traditional three-course menus. Two restaurants: Osteria La Canonica (relaxed, light Italian, all day from 12.00: pasta, pizza, salads, cheese, cured meats) and Ristorante Campo del Drago (Michelin-starred, rich Tuscan classics with ingredients from its own gardens, in the evening). The Lobby Bar, with an authentic Tuscan open fireplace, serves stuzzichini, afternoon tea and award-winning Brunello di Montalcino wines.
