Castel Ravello

Castel Ravello is a castle and wine estate in the Sansretour Valley of Toussaint, set in the middle of its vineyards southeast of Fox Hollow and northeast of Chuchote Cave. Of all the valley’s countless vineyards it is the most famous, and by Toussaint’s own account the undisputed leader of the region’s wine.

Est Est, Erveluce, Fiorano and Pomino all come from its slopes. The estate also makes Sangreal, a wine reserved exclusively for the ruling family, and in Blood and Wine that exclusivity turns into an important clue.

In The Witcher 3

Castel Ravello is a key stop in the main quest Wine is Sacred. A wine stain on the letter found in Dettlaff‘s lair is identified by the ducal sommelier as a 1269 Sangreal, made only here. Geralt rides to the estate with Duchess Anna Henrietta and Damien de la Tour, and after a trip through the cellars, the wine ledger and a good deal of tasting, they learn that the steward, Fabricio, sold a barrel to a Cintrian nobleman. That trail leads to an ambush at the Fort Astre Ruins. On the road to the estate, Geralt can also save a wagon of peasants from panthers.

Good to know

• Gwent: the herbalist at the estate sells herbs and plays for up to 100 crowns. Winning earns the Clan Brokvar Archer card.
• Notice board: the estate’s board offers several side quests, including A Knight’s Tales.
• Castel Ravello Vineyard has its own signpost. Find it on the Toussaint interactive map.