Small Towns of Chianti

The Castle Brolio

It is one of the most important and powerful fortifications of Chianti. It was built in the nintheenth century. Situated on a hilltop,it has an octagonal shape with 15 meter high walls surrounding its perimeter of 450 meters. The view from the castle is magnificient. Brolio was an important defensive fortification of Florence. It was completely rebuilt after the Aragonese army had destroyed it in 1478. Bettino Ricasoli, the new owner, restored it completely.