Bornato is a hamlet of Cazzago San Martino, in Bresciano, the land of Franciacorta.

The castle is an ancient complex consisting of a medieval castle and a villa from the '600 built inside. Nothing is missing: towers and laces, gates and moat with a drawbridge.

The central and oldest part of the castle was of Roman origin and served to control the passage from Bergamo to Brescia. The lords of Bornato made the fortress a meeting place for artists and poets, so much so that Dante Alighieri also counted among his guests.

After centuries of decadence, the Gandini family took possession of it in the '600. They had the beautiful villa built within the walls that we still see today.

In the estate you can make guided tours of the Villa Orlando which is used for weddings and receptions. The interiors are beautiful and well-kept, rich decorations, statues and draperies breathe the wealth of the past.

Original frescoes embellish the luxurious environments and it's not difficult to imagine seeing the characters move in the halls.

In the extensive park around the complex there are two gardens, one Italian and the other in English, with centuries-old trees, green lawns and flowerbeds.

The estate boasts for centuries the production of excellent wines. In 800 years the production technique has been optimized and the result is definitely excellent.

The visit to the wineries with tasting is a must and very interesting and fun! It is natural to buy a few bottles of 'Terre di Franciacorta' to take home as a memory.