Experience information
In the heart of Podere Castel Merlo beats La Cantina La Rocchetta, the soul of our winemaking.
Here, tradition and a forward-looking vision merge to create elegant wines, authentic expressions of our territory.
A complete experience awaits you: at 11:30 AM, a guided tour of the winery will reveal our secrets. Following that, at 12:30 PM, you can indulge in a lunch that celebrates local flavors.
- First Course
- Main Course
- Our Pastry
3 glasses of Podere Castel Merlo paired:
- Lapis Argenteus,
- Lapis Rubrae
- Brut Rosé
11:30 AM Winery Tour
12:30 PM Lunch
From Wednesday to Friday
Tasting products
LAPIS ARGENTEUS TERRE DEL COLLEONI D.O.C. PINOT GRIGIO
LAPIS RUBRAE VALCALEPIO D.O.C. ROSSO
CRETARIUM BRUT ROSÉ BRUT METODO CLASSICO
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Host information
Fodere Castel Merlo: history and wine excellence between Franciacorta and Valcalepio
Between the hills that mark the border between Franciacorta and Valcalepio, stands Podere Castel Merlo, a place rich in charm and history. Its origins date back to at least the 9th century, as evidenced by a document from 912 AD, when the castle was at the center of feudal disputes. Over the centuries, it has gone through medieval wars, changes of ownership between noble families, and even Venetian rule, which transformed it from a fortress to a country residence.
Carefully restored, today the castle recounts its past through its restored 16th-century frescoes and an atmosphere that blends history, elegance and innovation.
18 hectares of vineyards between tradition and innovation
.Podere Castel Merlo is surrounded by 18 hectares of estate vineyards, where Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay grow. The strategic location between Franciacorta and Valcalepio allows to get the best from both terroirs: on the one hand, a perfect microclimate for Chardonnay and Pinot, ideal for classic method sparkling wines; on the other hand, optimal conditions for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, protagonists of fine Bordeaux blends.
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Where the experience takes place
Via Giuseppe Verdi 4, 24060 , Villongo, Italia
