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Sight Brolio, Chianti

Castello di Brolio

A sight in Brolio, Chianti, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Castello di Brolio in Brolio, Chianti
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Why go

Ricasoli castle where the Chianti formula was devised; gardens and cellars.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Chianti, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Castello di Ama, 6.7 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Wine
Neighborhood
Brolio
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Chianti. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Castello di Ama

    Winery with contemporary art installations in the estate grounds.

    Sight · 6.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Castello di Volpaia

    Medieval village winery near Radda with cellars in old churches.

    Drinks · 13 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Osteria Le Logge

    Old pharmacy turned restaurant serving refined Tuscan food.

    Food · Siena · 15 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pasticceria Nannini

    Siena's classic café for espresso, ricciarelli and panforte.

    Drinks · Siena · 15 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Torre del Mangia

    Tall tower above Palazzo Pubblico with views of Siena's rooftops.

    Activity · Siena · 15 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Piazza del Campo

    Shell-shaped square where the Palio horse race runs in July and August.

    Sight · Siena · 15 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Castello di Brolio is a stop on our Tuscany Hill Towns route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Chianti

3 more curated sights in Chianti. See the full Chianti guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Chianti run from 9°C in January to 33°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Castello di Brolio itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Chianti from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chianti weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Castello di Brolio, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Località Madonna a Brolio, 53013 Gaiole In Chianti SI, Italy
Coordinates
43.41334, 11.46350
Destination
Chianti, Italy

Castello di Brolio: quick answers

How much time do you need at Castello di Brolio?

Plan on about 2 hours at Castello di Brolio. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Castello di Brolio?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Visit gardens, then taste at the cantina below.

Where is Castello di Brolio?

Castello di Brolio is at Località Madonna a Brolio, 53013 Gaiole In Chianti SI, Italy. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Castello di Brolio?

Castello di Brolio appears on Tuscany Hill Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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