Castle Winery near Siena

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The castle was first mentioned in a document in the year 900; therefore, it existed even earlier, which is confirmed by a Roman wall found in the old wine-cellar. The estate was purchased by an entrepreneur in 1994, who began immediately to resto re the old village, creating 14 houses and apartments, an underground parking area for 21 cars and a very exclusive swimming pool. Ali of the esidences were sold to an international clientele and friends, who use their homes for vacation purposes. Outside the Castle area a high-Ievel restaurant was created, which is owned by the estate company. In 2001 a new, 1000 sq.m. large, state-of-the-art wine-cellar was completed, including offices and an impressive tasting room.. The estate comprises 52 hectares (130 acres) of land, of which 16 hectares are vineyards (majority Chianti Classico, rest IGT), about 8 ha. olive groves, rest farm land and forrests. The castle can produce between 60.000 and 100.000 bottles of wine, depending on selection and year. Since the first introduction under its own label, the wines have received high ratings by Italian and international wine journalists. The castle buildings comprise approximately 1.279 sq.m. gross of living and service areas, including a guest apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, dining and living rooms. The castle itself includes various function and living rooms as well as a large kitchen, dining hall and 4 bed-rooms and 5 bath-rooms/W. C. The castle also disposes of a most beautifull, privatecourt-yard and an expansive garden for exclusive use by the owners or ideally suited for functions, like open-air receptions, concerts

This property is located in  Siena - Tuscany Google Maps

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