Brolio Castle (Castello di Brolio) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Brolio Castle (Castello di Brolio). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Chianti Classico E-Bike Tour

• E-Bike Tour: Explore the Chianti, its Enogastronomy, and Castles

• Siena and Chianti Castle With Lunch & Wine Tasting From Florence

• Wine and Cooking Under the Tuscany Sun

There are a few different ways to experience Brolio Castle. A 1-hour tour of the castle, gardens, and Ricasoli art collection—which ends with a wine tasting in the shop—costs around €7. Day trips to the castle and nearby sights typically start at US$200.

Built in the Middle Ages, Brolio Castle has been with the Ricasolis, a prominent Tuscan winemaking family, since the 12th century. The sprawling estate showcases a blend of architectural styles, from medieval to neo-Gothic, due to wartime attacks and repairs over the years. Today, it’s a popular destination for wine tasting in the picturesque Chianti hills.

Yes, most Brolio Castle tours include wine tastings. Choose from a brief look around the estate with a wine tasting in the shop or longer experiences, such as lunch with wine pairings or cellar and vineyard visits. Chianti day trips are another option, and these often include tastings at Brolio Castle and other vineyards.

The best time of year to visit Brolio Castle is in September or October, when the summertime crowds and heat have subsided. Plus, this time period coincides with the annual grape harvest, an interesting time to visit Tuscany’s famed vineyards. Brolio Castle typically closes during the colder months of January through March.

Brolio Castle is within a 45-minute drive of the quaint Chianti towns of Panzano and Radda, and is close to the Tuscan city of Siena. Unless you have a rental car, the best way to experience this rural part of Tuscany is on a guided bike tour or day trip that includes transportation.