Castiglion del Bosco: the art of winemaking with finesse and precision.

Along the winding road leading to Castiglione del Bosco, it feels like you're immersed in a postcard: rays of golden Tuscan light filter through atmospheric forests, and glistening dustflakes float lazily over dewy glades as deer stare off into the distance, seemingly dwarfed by the breathtaking views of the Montalcino hills themselves. The wine, produced by head winemaker Cecilia Leoneschi, reproduces the same palpable delight and quiet power.

Joining Castiglione del Bosco in 2003, Leoneschi has developed a unique understanding of the Sangiovese variety and the various micro-terroirs on the vast 2,000-hectare estate, of which only 62 are planted to vineyards. "Throughout my time at Castiglione del Bosco, I''grown on a given plot. "This terroir has given us the opportunity to revitalize the concept of cru," explains Leoneschi, "giving priority to expressing the true essence and soul of the wine, where the uniqueness of each plot creates completely unique wines. "

Recognizing the responsibility and complexity of this task, especially at one of the historic estates that founded the Consorzio Vino Brunello di Montalcino in 1967, Leoneschi sought to collaborate with experienced and passionate professionals from the earliest days. Guiseppe "Beppe" Caviola, known for his winemaking Ca '\''Viola, has been a consultant to Castiglione del Bosco for many years, bringing his wealth of experience and Piedmontese sensitivity to the nuances of terroir. The beginning of the third decade of work''Leoneschi at Castiglione del Bosco is a new stage in the quest for excellence and the pursuit of precise expression: the estate recently announced the appointment of Helena and Luca Curado Vietti as consultants. The world-renowned winemakers, known for their role in the creation and interpretation of some of Barolo's most significant cru, will work alongside Leoneschi and Caviola to better understand the subtleties and potential of Castiglione del Bosco's various sites. "This new addition to our passionate team closes a wonderful circle, from the beginning of my journey at Castiglione del Bosco to the arrival of Helena and Luca as companions on this incredible journey," says Leoneschi, emphasizing that nothing would be possible without the labor and expertise of "all those who work every day on''vineyard and cellar'.

The careful work of Leonesca and her team relies heavily on a holistic understanding of the landscape, where biodiversity plays an important role in each site's ability to cope and express itself.

The flagship vintage of Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino DOCG has established itself as an iconic vineyard Brunello, Millecento Riserva di Montalcino is spirited for the best DOCG vintages, and every highly anticipated vintage of the Zodiac Collection is now highly sought after by collectors. But for a deeper dive, you can explore the Rosso di Montalcino range of three wines from different sites - a true laboratory where terroir is taken into account. By adjusting the aging regime for each plot, it emphasizes''the individuality of each vineyard: the mineral, nervous character of L'America; the aromatic nuance and straightforward length of Gauggiole Piazza; the mysterious, juicy and savory depth of Deimassi. "Technique doesn't create wine; winemaking choices simply facilitate the inner strength of the fruit," says Leoneschi. This reflects the philosophy of Castiglione del Bosco, a place whose greatest asset will always be its 2,000 precious hectares. "Every day when I arrive in Castiglione del Bosco, I stop to think that one can never get used to such beauty; it's like enjoying a glass of great wine again. "