Castiglion del Bosco have been working with consultant agronomist, Ruggero Mazzilli since the beginning of 2014. Together, they have started the conversion to organic production, which will be completed in three years. Mazzilli, is a guru of organic viticulture, having created the ‘Bio Disctrict’ in Panzano in Chianti.

The decision to convert was due to several factors including:

• -Improved health of soil producing better quality grapes to express the vineyard of origin
• -Increased humus in soil – retains water better so better – more drought resistant
• -Elimination of potential toxins for wine consumers
• -To promote good bugs in the vineyard ecosystem which naturally defend against plant disease
• -The isolated position of the estate making it straightforward
• -To preserve the welfare of workers

In addition, Bosco have also recently appointed an additional winemaker is Giuseppe (Beppe) Caviola, who has been with the team for a few months, having worked with head winemaker, Cecilia Leoneschi, on the 2010 Brunello that will be officially presented in February 2015.

Please see below a link to Mazzilli’s biography.