Castiglion del Bosco is one of the most prominent producers in Montalcino, both for the history of the estate and for its size, with 5,000 acres unchanged in the last 400 years. In 1967, when the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino was born, Castiglion del Bosco was one of its 25 founding members. This extraordinary property whose origin dates back to the 12th century is located northwest of Montalcino.

Campo del Drago, a single-vineyard Brunello, originates from the highest and rockiest plot of the Capanna vineyard, a 3.5 acre parcel at 450 meters above sea level. The name comes from the shape of the moat that bounds its perimeter, whose shape, in the eyes of the farmers, resembled that of a dragon's tail. The first vintage of this wine is from 1999. Displaying a noble personality and structure, with bold fruits and smooth tannins that characterize the most artfully aged Brunello di Montalcino wines.

The entire vinification process is gravity-fed and carried out in Castiglion del Bosco’s cellar. The grapes are hand-sorted in the vineyards, then the clusters travel to sorting tables where trained eyes make a further selection of the finest fruit. Fermentation is slow and natural, without the aid of added yeasts. Maceration continues beyond the end of fermentation allowing the release of noble components from the skins. Once completed, the wines are transferred to French oak in a spacious, climate-controlled cellar. Alcoholic fermentation lasts for 18 days at a constant temperature of 82.4°F. After malolactic fermentation, the Brunello is transferred to French oak barriques (20% new oak barrels, 80% first and second passage barriques). Aged for 24 months in french oak barrels and 24 months in bottle before being released in the fifth year after the harvest.

A refined bouquet of tobacco, coriander, and fresh citrus, with a bright lime note adding a refreshing lift. On the palate, it shows greater complexity and a pronounced acidity, offering depth and vibrancy that enhance its structure and aging potential.

The 2020 vintage was marked by a dry winter and a cool, rainy May, which provided ideal conditions for the initial growth of the vines. The summer was hot and dry, with 64 consecutive days without rain, putting the vines under significant stress. A late August rainfall allowed the maturation, high temperatures and low day-night variation accelerated the ripening process.

Excellent with red meats and game.