The Castelnuovo Tancredi farm estate is situated amongst the rolling hills of the Sienese countryside, confining the world renowned territories of Montalcino and Murlo, in the Val d'Orcia.
The ancient castle is composed of a tower dating back to the eleventh century, and the later added Medicean style villa in the sixteenth century. Still later a church was constructed adjacent to the main villa , which was dedicated to the Saint Bartolomeo.
On the main altar Lorenzetti dedicated a marvelous painting to the Madonna and her Child which can be admired today in the Buonconvento museum of Sacred Art.
Many well known families owned this property. Guglieschi, Borghese, and Tancredi, just to name a few were the present inhabitants until the actual owners Venturini del Greco acquired the property more then one hudred year ago.
Already during the thirteenth century the 600 hectares of the estate where interspersed with olive trees, vineyards, oaks, and cultivated quarters. Only at the onset of the 1800's did the production of olives for oil and wine become so prominent that the purchase of presses for production became necessary.
Castelnuovo Tancredi is one of the largest privately owned estates in the region of Siena, which proudly dedicates all of its agricultural and cereal production exclusively to biological methods.
The actual vineyards are composed of Sangiovese , Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes. Worth a mention is the distinctive DOP Terre di Siena extra vergin olive oil, also produced on the premises.
The farm is a member of the "D.O.C Orcia Association" as well as the "Strade del Vino della Val d'Orcia".
Wine tastings and charming welcome receptions can be arranged as well as visits to the cellar, upon request.
Sleeping accomodations for up to 28 persons in the numerous country houses can also be arranged as part of the "Agriturismo" activity of the estate.