Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is a 5,000-acre country estate in Montalcino, Tuscany founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo of the iconic Italian brand, Salvatore Ferragamo. It’s steeped in style, history, and one can immerse themself in the peaceful Tuscan countryside and simply relax.
The estate has been an UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004 and its ownership is dedicated to preserving Tuscan traditions such as craftsmanship and winemaking. When wandering the property one can find ancient castle ruins and a medieval church. Old meets new with modern amenities such as a fitness center and pool that’s set against a stunning backdrop of rolling Tuscan hills. The serene spa on site offers spa treatments that feature luxurious Santa Maria Novella products. After a treatment, guests can enjoy the the sauna, steam bath, relaxation area and lush private garden.
There are endless things to do at the estate so one won’t want to or need to leave. Golf enthusiasts will be pleased to find a private members golf club onsite, The Club at Castiglion del Bosco. The course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and the club unlocks access to one of the finest private golf courses in Europe.
My boyfriend, Matthew and I visited the winery on site, Castiglion del Bosco that produces Brunello di Montalcino. Our guide, Valentino, was friendly, very knowledgeable, and took us on a tour of the winery. We viewed the fermentation room, cellar, and elegant library. At the end, we sat down for a seated tasting and sampled four wines:
2019 Chardonnay
2018 Gauggiole Rosso di Montalcino
2015 Brunello di Montalcino
2018 Prima Pietra
A must when in Italy is participating in a hands-on cooking class and the La Canonica cooking school onsite has its own organic vegetable garden tucked in the hills. There are also two restaurants at the estate, Osteria La Canonica and Ristorante Campo Del Drago that serve Italian cuisine.
The property recently expanded and unveiled private suites located within a new complex. There are also regular suites that fuse Tuscan elegance with modern amenities. A favorite feature was the leather minibar with a series of compartments, drawers and shelves for storing various types of glasses and everything one needs to make a perfectly concocted cocktail. There’s also a collection of luxurious one-of-a-kind luxury villas built from restored 17th and 18th-century Tuscan farmhouses.
Overall, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco indulges the senses with the some of the best sights and tastes of Tuscany.