Experience information
Immerse yourself in a unique experience that will awaken your senses. We invite you to discover the secrets of our wine cellar, where the passion for wine growing blends with the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
During the visit, you will be guided through an exciting journey to discover our wines of excellence. You will have the opportunity to taste three fine wines:
Cretarium Brut: an explosion of freshness, perfect for celebrating any special occasion.
Lapis Argenteus: an elegant and refined white wine with hints of exotic fruit.
Lapis Rubra: an intense and enveloping red, an authentic expression of our territory.
To accompany the tasting, we will delight you with a selection of appetisers to enhance the flavours of our wines.
Let yourself be captivated by this unforgettable experience, a perfect combination of nature, tradition and innovation.
Tasting products
Lapis Argenteus Terre Del Colleoni D.o.c. Pinot Grigio
Lapis Rubrae Valcalepio D.o.c. Rosso
Cretarium Brut Brut Metodo Classico
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Host information
Fodere Castel Merlo: history and wine excellence between Franciacorta and Valcalepio
Between the hills that mark the border between Franciacorta and Valcalepio, stands Podere Castel Merlo, a place rich in charm and history. Its origins date back to at least the 9th century, as evidenced by a document from 912 AD, when the castle was at the center of feudal disputes. Over the centuries, it has gone through medieval wars, changes of ownership between noble families, and even Venetian rule, which transformed it from a fortress to a country residence.
Carefully restored, today the castle recounts its past through its restored 16th-century frescoes and an atmosphere that blends history, elegance and innovation.
18 hectares of vineyards between tradition and innovation
.Podere Castel Merlo is surrounded by 18 hectares of estate vineyards, where Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay grow. The strategic location between Franciacorta and Valcalepio allows to get the best from both terroirs: on the one hand, a perfect microclimate for Chardonnay and Pinot, ideal for classic method sparkling wines; on the other hand, optimal conditions for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, protagonists of fine Bordeaux blends.
Where the experience takes place
