Meet the Maker Discovering the history and the wines of Barone Ricasoli From 2 to 20 people Duration of Barone Ricasoli Wine Tour: 2 hours Start: 10:30 AM Our Classic Tour is the best way to get to know the enchanting past of a family that helped write the history of the Chianti Classico area. Ricasoli is one of the oldest companies in the world, among the first Italian winemakers, and has been owned by the same family for 32 generations. The guided tour begins with Brolio Castle, which dates back to the 11th century and has been property of the Ricasoli family since 1141. Emblem and foundation of the company, it was naturally the only choice for the label of our iconic wine. The tour continues in our modern wine-making facilities and then in the spacious cellars where our wine is aged, and concludes by tasting a selection of Ricasoli wines in a private room, guided by our specialized staff. Today as in the past, our wines are the expression of our dedication, professionality and innovation.