When you’re planning another visit to Italy, add the charming town of Castiglione del Lago to your itinerary. Located in central Italy in Umbria’s province of Perugia, on the southwest corner of Lake Trasimeno, Castiglione del Lago is a quick drive to Chiusi to the southwest, Arezzo to the northwest, Cortona to the north and Perugia to the southeast. With sweeping lake views and within walking distance to the Palazzo Ducale, the Medieval Fortress and small shops, the town is a destination for many who love art, culture, authentic food… and wine. Recently, our group of United States wine writers explored the area and had the opportunity to learn fascinating stories and taste the award winning wines of Madrevite with owner Nicola Chiucchiurlotto. Madrevite is a quick drive from town, too, don’t miss this!
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Madrevite
Madrevite is found in Cimbano, in the municipality of Castiglione del Lago. The area straddles Umbria and Tuscany and the property is tucked between the hills hugging Lake Trasimeno and Lake Chiusi in Tuscany, within the Colli del Trasimeno DOC zone. Viticulture dates back to Etruscan and Roman times and continues today. The configuration of the land provides a unique microclimate with mild winters, warm and breezy summers and a diurnal shift in temperatures. The soil consists of mostly clay, sand and clay mixed with pebbles and threads of limestone.
The property now known as Madrevite was founded in 2003 when Nicola decided to replant part of his grandfather’s old vineyards
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