Castiglion del Bosco is one of the most prominent producers in Montalcino, both for the history of the estate and for its size, with 5,000 acres unchanged in the last 400 years. In 1967, when the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino was born, Castiglion del Bosco was one of its 25 founding members. This extraordinary property whose origin dates back to the 12th century was acquired by Massimo Ferragamo in 2003, who in turn totally restored the property to its original glory.

Riserva Millecento is the highest expression of Sangiovese from the Capanna vineyard. First released with the 2004 vintage and produced only in exceptional growing years, this Brunello Riserva is the fruit of a meticulous selection of estate-grown grapes. It matures in four of the barrels from the Le Chêne de Morat, the famous centuries-old oak from which French coopers made 120 barrels.

Millecento Brunello Riserva is harvested in mid-October and spends 20-25 days in stainless steel tanks at 82.4°F. The wine matures for 36 months in French oak barriques: 35% new, and 65% once or twice used. The wine is then aged in bottle between 24 and 36 months. The entire vinification process is carried out in Castiglion del Bosco’s cellar, completely gravity-fed.

The 2012 Millecento Brunello Riserva has a rich bouquet that indicates the great finesse and elegance of this sangiovese. The complexity and harmony give great balance along with long persistence in the mouth. 

2012 will be remembered as an extremely hot vintage. Winter 2011/12 in Montalcino was particularly cold and snowy. The beginning of the growing season occurred during the second week of April, in line with the previous vintages. Summer, on the contrary, was very hot will little rain. The depth of the root systems allowed the vines to overcome water stress. The rain of early September restored balance and created the best conditions for maturation. The wines resulting from this vintage have a very rich nose, good acidity, and balanced alcohol content.