Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo have sold Castiglion del Bosco to Montalcino, the winery with an adjoining luxury resort. This was announced by the same company in a note, in which the buyer is referred to as “an important international family office”. No names therefore as on the other hand the figures of the operation are not known.
The confirmation came from the same company sold. “The decision of this rotation – reads the note of the winery anticipated by the winenews.it site – was born with the aim of guaranteeing the future development of both the hospitality and the agricultural part of the entire property, and takes place in the sign of continuity. In fact, Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo remain involved in the company, and management is also confirmed, starting with CEO Simone Pallesi ”.
The Ferragamo family then sells one of the historic wineries of Brunello di Montalcino, one of the founding members of the Consortium for the protection of Brunello di Montalcino in 1967 and which Ferragamo had acquired in 2003. A company with a total of 2 thousand hectares of vineyards in the heart of the Val d ‘ Orcia, 62 of which are vineyards and a Brunello production of about 250 thousand bottles.
The president of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium, Fabrizio Bindocci, also commented on the change of hands. “With today’s acquisition – commented the president of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium, Fabrizio Bindocci – it is confirmed as cosmopolitan of wine and with a common denominator: that of the brand’s appeal, the quality of its Brunello and the territory. Another prestigious transfer of ownership – added Bindocci – for a wine-growing area among the best known in the world and a wine – Brunello di Montalcino – which is the best known by Italian consumers. We welcome – he concluded – to the newcomers to Montalcino who, we hope, will contribute not only to the growth of our brand but also to respect for the environment and its biodiversity. Values that have always been fundamental for the Montalcino area. Thanks to Chiara and Massimo Ferragamo who over the years have shown passion and attachment to the Montalcino area helping it in its growth “.
Castiglion del Bosco is very active on the wine front as well as on the luxury wine tourism hospitality with a 5-star wine relais and a private 18-hole golf club.