Castello Sonnino is a historical farm and winery that produces quality wines and olive oils. Castello Sonnino sits on 150 hectares, in the heart of Montespertoli, just 20 kilometers south of Florence, Italy. Montespertoli a small village within in walking distance from the Castle with approximately 14,000 inhabitants, offering a bi-weekly farmers market supermarket, shops and restaurants and surrounded by rich grapevines, olive groves, and forests. Castello Sonnino dates back to the 13th century and has been inhabited by many noble Florentine families throughout its history, including the Machiavelli’s, Guicciardini’s, Frescobaldi’s, and Strozzi’s. The Sonnino family has owned this castle for generations, while recognizing it as a valuable witness of the past and willing to respect its essence, the owners have transformed the estate into an economically viable and internationally recognized example of sustainable development in rural areas and they have founded “Castello Sonnino International Education Center” for researchers, educators and students committed to preserving the environment and cultural heritage for future generations.