Tenuta Montenisa

Very captivating, historic and very elegant location. Large and welcoming rooms. Catering for exchange of Christmas greetings with music, well prepared. Internal parking but also external space in the square in front.

Excellent winery, we took a guided tour and we congratulate the winemaker who accompanied us

The seat is inside Palazzo Calini piccolo (later Maggi). The historic home, recently restored, was built by the Calini counts in the early 1500s with essential, austere and sober lines. It is a unique example in the noble palace of Brescia without using stone but only in brick. At the beginning of the 1900s, due to the extinction of the Calini family, it passed to the counts Maggi, still owners today. The splendid internal frescos (also skilfully restored) are the work of the famous Brescian Renaissance painter Lattanzio Gambara: in the hall of honor at the PT the Aeneid with Aeneas and Dido, and mythological scenes, at 1ºP the tales of Tito Livio (Cornelia, Lucrezia, Tuzia ...). The beautiful fireplaces in the PT rooms are in Botticino marble. In the courtyard it is worth noting the beautiful Botticino marble well with the Maggi coat of arms, the scale of 1800 and (under the beautiful portico, on the elegant stone entrance door) the detail of the coats of arms of the Calini and Caprioli accounts painted to celebrate the wedding of the 1550 (which is why he was called to decorate the interior rooms of Lattanzio Gambara). The coat of arms of the Calini family (scale and flag waving) refers to the legendary figure of the valiant and heroic captain Gezio Calini (XII century): protagonist of the siege of the city of Damascus, during the Crusade, when fearless and fearless, he climbed by himself with a simple ladder the high walls to replace the Saracen banner with the Crusader flag and to go down again. The interior of the Franciacorta "Montenisa" winery is owned by the Antinori marquises, the "history" of Tuscany and an authentic institution in the wine sector (winemakers for 26 generations). The production is niche and very high quality: the names refer to the historical characters who animated the palace in its centuries-old history.

Palazzo Piccolo Maggi, a historic noble residence located in the heart of Franciacorta, was rented by the famous Tuscan family to undertake the production of our renowned wine with bubbles. The building with its rather sober external lines has its strong point in the interior with the living room on the ground floor and a smaller room on the noble floor refined by the frescoes of Lattanzio Gambara.

A piece of history in the heart of Franciacorta. The historic and fascinating Villa Maggi became, after the meeting of the Maggi and Antinori families: Tenuta Montenisa. Since 1999, one of the most famous Tuscan producers of fine wines has embarked on a new path in the field of Franciacorta classic method bubbles in the Brescia area. Company founded and oriented above all on high quality rather than quantity and with excellent results. The wine is one of the finest Italian sparkling wines able to stand up to the most renowned French champagnes, together with other great Franciacorta brands. During the winery tour, the public relations officer wisely entertained us, fully involving us in the history of the brand, the house and the production of this perfect sparkling wine.

A truly refined location with refined furnishings, a truly pleasant and appreciated tasting experience.

wowwww what a beautiful find. We entrusted you to RLS who rented us an ebike with a guide who took us to this beautiful and stupendous winery. Silvia welcomed us like princes and was very professional. the winery is gorgeous and the wine shop amazing.

Visit and tasting in the Montenisa estate, in addition to the quality of the wines, you will appreciate the art and history that transpires from the ancient walls of this aristocratic estate. A mystical journey.