History
Origins
The history of Castello di Bolgheri can be traced back to around 1500, although some studies date it to the 13th century. The castle was once owned by the Counts della Gherardesca.
18th and 19th Centuries
In the second half of the 18th century the castle was restored and rebuilt, and its cellars were added during this period. In 1895 the façade was redesigned with crenellated towers that remain today.
Change of Ownership
The castle and surrounding land later passed from Countess Franca Spalletti Trivelli-Gherardesca to the family of Count Zileri Dal Verme.
Modern Vineyards
Since 1997, the vineyards have been planted with the main varieties specified for Bolgheri DOC wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot.
Terroir
The estate covers 130 ha around the castle, including 50 ha of vineyards, with the remaining land used for olive groves, various crops and woodland. A cypress avenue stretches along both sides of the estate.
Winemaking
Since 1997, the vineyards have been planted with the main varieties specified for Bolgheri DOC wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Clemente Zileri Dal Verme is the estate's agronomist.
Federico Zileri Dal Verme is the estate's winemaker, working alongside Clemente Zileri Dal Verme, the agronomist.
Wines
