The travel timeline got a bit mixed up and is lagging behind reality, but I will have a separate and hopefully useful post about it.

From the Chianti Classico zone we moved to Montalcino, where we managed to visit Frescobaldi's CastelGiocondo (represented in Russia).
The production and winery are large. Because Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino require aging in barrels, and reconstructing the castle is practically impossible due to the local "Architectural Supervision," the barrels are stacked in rows five stories high.

The territory is beautiful; I could sit on this bench in the shade for three or four hours.

It genuinely surprises me that Italians do not require advance payment for tours after reservation; almost everywhere payment is made on the spot.
As a winery employee said, "We understand that tourists' plans can change, so we don't insist on payment in advance."

I translated this for myself as: "If tourists come - fine, if they don't - also fine, I'll quickly head off to aperitivo."
Perhaps this is Italian happiness.

Whoever guesses why the pool is filled in the photo is a great person again the gift budget was spent on vacation
This riddle seems a bit more difficult.