Barone Ricasoli S.p.A Agr. Cantine del Castello di Brolio 53013 Gaiole di Chianti - Siena T +39 0577 7301 - F +39 0577 730225 barone@ricasoli.it GPS coordinates LAT. 43 24 56 N LONG. 11 27 31 E BARONE RICASOLI castello di brolio Hospitality www.ricasoli.it
hospitality at brolio index FROM 1141 TO THE PRESENT p.o3 HOSPITALITY p.o5 WHAT WE OFFER p.o7 MEETING ROOMS p.o9 IMPORTANT LUNCHES AND GALA DINNERS p.11 WINE BAR AND TASTINGS p.13 GUIDED TOURS p.15 OTHER ACTIVITIES p.17 TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT p.18 OVERNIGHT STAYS AND INFO p.19
O3 from 1141 to the present hospitality at brolio our research today has nearly nine centuries behind it francesco ricasoli family tree Barone Ricasoli is the oldest wine producing firm in Italy and one of the oldest enterprises in the world. The name of Ricasoli has been associated with wine and the Chianti since the family established itself at Brolio Castle in 1141. A print of the Ricasoli family tree dating from 1584 offers one of the first images of this area of Tuscany famous for its wine. And in 1872 Bettino Ricasoli illustrious statesman of the Italian Risorgimento, man of science and eminent agricultural entrepreneur discovered the formula with which Chianti Classico wine is still made. Today Barone Ricasoli is a modern company which produces wines and exports them all over the world. These wines are appreciated by the most demanding enthusiasts and experts and have received recognitions from leading international journals. The firm is managed by Bettino s great-grandson, Francesco Ricasoli, who in 1993 began a project aimed at perfecting the unique features of the vineyards and the estate, creating new labels and new vistas onto wine growing, wine producing and the art of drinking wine. A project born and developed at Brolio Castle, where Barone Ricasoli has been located for over eight centuries.
O5 hospitality hospitality at brolio Savoring a good wine: an even more intense experience in the place where that wine was born, immersed in the scents, landscape and history of this very special part of Tuscany francesco ricasoli brolio castle, sitting room A business meeting, a convention, a promotional trip, an event: Brolio Castle offers you hospitality in the most authentic heart of the Chianti, among the rows of vines, the olive trees and the oak and chestnut woods on the splendid hills which surround the estate. In the Middle Ages Brolio Castle witnessed the conflict between Florence and Siena, and it still conveys the atmosphere of those times. It is surrounded by 230 hectares of vineyards set in the largest estate in the Chianti Classico area: 1,200 hectares between the municipalities of Gaiole and Castelnuovo Berardenga, 26 of which cultivated with olive trees, reflecting the beauty and the great variety of the land and climate of this central area of the Chianti. Brolio Castle contains a Museum featuring antiques and documents by and about Bettino Ricasoli as well as the ancient collection of arms belonging to the family. The historic Cellars adjacent to the Castle have now become three spacious halls perfectly equipped to host conventions, presentations and business meetings. A project by Barone Ricasoli for elite business tourism completes the hospitality which can already count on a very popular Wine Bar and the refined Osteria Restaurant next to the Castle.
O7 what we offer hospitality at brolio A stay or an event at Brolio Castle should not only be pleasant and interesting, but unforgettable as well. francesco ricasoli A business meeting, a convention, a promotional trip, an event: Brolio Castle offers you hospitality in the most authentic heart of the Chianti, among the rows of vines, the olive trees and the oak and chestnut woods on the hills which surround the oldest wine producing estate of Italy. ex- barrel cellar - entrance
O9 meeting rooms meeting room - seats 24 people wine-tasting room MEETING ROOMS SEATING FROM 24 TO 100 WINE-TASTING ROOMS SEATING FROM 8, 24 AND 60 The historic Cellars adjacent to the Castle have been restructured into three inviting and refined meeting rooms containing all the stateof-the-art equipment needed for business meetings, conventions, presentations and corporate events. The largest can hold over 100 people while the others are perfect for side activities, coffee breaks and light lunches, or for meetings for smaller groups. meeting room seats 100 people
important lunches and gala dinners 11 armory food and wine DINNER IN THE HISTORIC CELLARS FOR UP TO 100 PEOPLE DINNER IN THE ARMORY FOR UP TO 20 PEOPLE THE OSTERIA WHICH SEATS 100 PEOPLE Business meals of particular importance, lunches and dinner parties can be organized in the halls of the historic Cellars and in the exclusive Armory of the Castle. Osteria del Castello Restaurant The Osteria, set in the English garden of the Castle, serves dishes featuring the fragrances and flavors of Tuscany prepared with originality and elegance by the chef Franco Sangiacomo using local ingredients and produce in season. osteria del castello
wine shop and tastings 13 wine tasting WINE TASTING AT THE COUNTER GUIDED WINE TASTING POSSIBILITY OF ENROLLING IN THE WINE CLUB WINE SHOP The Wine Shop at Brolio Castle welcomes more than 30 thousand visitors every year. As well as tasting Barone Ricasoli s wines, it is possible to buy local products such as honeys and jams as well as the extra-virgin olive oil obtained from the distinctive cultivar of the Brolio estate and bearing the European Protected Designation of Origin label. the wine shop
guided tours 15 siena: skyline the ricasoli collection BROLIO CASTLE THE RICASOLI COLLECTION THE VINEYARDS THE CELLARS There is a great deal to see at Brolio: for those who want to know more about Ricasoli and Chianti wines, the Tour of the Castle, which includes the Castle itself and the park with its splendid Italian garden, and of the Cellars (with winetasting); for those who are particularly interested in the various aspects of wine growing and producing, the Tour of the Cellars and the vast Vineyards; for those who have a passion for history, the Tour of the Ricasoli Collection in the Museum, with four halls containing arms belonging to the family dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries, documents and historic items regarding Bettino Ricasoli and his research activities on vines and wines.
other activities 17 enjoy the countryside of chianti classico HORSE RIDING NORDIC WALKING TREKKING COOKING CLASSES WINE-TASTING COURSES Brolio Castle also offers a series of services theme tours in nearby Siena, Florence, Arezzo or to the small towns which are the jewels of the area, cooking and wine-tasting courses, trekking and Nordic walking, horse-riding and biking excursions constructed around the specific requests of guests and organized by those who are well acquainted with every corner of this land and delight in making it known and loved.
18 hospitality at brolio technical equipment PROJECTORS NEC NP 3250 Wide SPEAKERS TABLE MONITOR AUDIO MIXER RADIO MICROPHONES AUDIO SYSTEM SCREEN INTERNET CONNECTION multi standard for DVD preview with DVD audio including DVX Shure automatic mixer SCM 410E 4 ch micro Schnneiser series 100 BOSE 350 x 197 cm Wi-fi hotspot
19 hospitality at brolio overnight stays and info OVERNIGHT STAYS The Estate is able to organize overnight stays and transfers to locations around Brolio Castle. There are agreements with hotels of various categories and dimensions. CONTACT Simona Brandini s.brandini@ricasoli.it Jaimi Albert j.albert@ricasoli.it TELEPHONE FAX WEB +39 0577 7301 +39 0577 730225 www.ricasoli.it
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