Only silence, wood, and the breath of wine.   That is how my encounter with Caparzo begins—a different kind of winery, where every detail tells a story and time seems to slow down.   The Caparzo winery is different, unusual, surprising. You can already sense it from the entrance staircase, where concrete and wood merge in […]

The Pacenti Family: One Root, Three Wineries, Three Styles   One family, three relatives, three distinct wineries.   The differences in vineyard management across the three estates reflect clearly defined agronomic approaches, each consistent with the producer’s philosophy: from rigorous classicism to cutting-edge innovation.   Canalicchio di Sopra – Scientific precision in service of the […]

The Pacenti Family: One Root, Three Wineries, Three Souls of Brunello   From Canalicchio to Pelagrilli, the story of a dynasty that gave rise to three distinct interpretations of Brunello di Montalcino.   The Pacenti family: one root, three wineries, three styles.   One family, three relatives, three different estates.   Brothers Primo and Rosildo Pacenti, […]

One Hill, Two Visions: Caparzo and Altesino Tell the Story of Montosoli   From Altesino’s historic cru to the biodiversity of Caparzo’s vineyards, Brunello becomes identity.   Founded in the 1970s — Caparzo (1970) and Altesino (1975) — these two historic estates of Montalcino are now united under the ownership of Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini (Caparzo […]

Giuseppe Gorelli: Carrying Forward the Legacy of Giulio Gambelli   Minimalism, transparency and respect for Sangiovese in Montalcino.     From the teachings of a great master to the development of a personal vision: wines that tell the story of terroir, vintage and the most authentic identity of Sangiovese.   Giuseppe Gorelli, the man who knows how […]

Col di Lamo 2011: when Brunello becomes tailoring Within the landscape of Montalcino, Col di Lamo stands out as a distinctive voice, deeply rooted in identity and in the vision of Giovanna Neri. The name itself is a statement: a fusion of land and femininity, also expressed through the label, where the profile of a woman becomes the […]

Tenuta di Sesta: History, Terroir and Identity in Southern Montalcino   From the Tolomei estates to the Ciacci family: continuity and transformation in the heart of Val d’Orcia   Passion lies at the core of every winery—passion for the land, for nature, and for wine itself. Yet in Montalcino, no estate can be understood without […]

There are vineyards that simply produce wine. And then there are vineyards that have helped write the history of Brunello di Montalcino. Le Chiuse belongs to the second category.   The story of this estate is deeply connected to the legendary Biondi Santi family, the pioneers of Brunello di Montalcino.   The property became part […]

Conti Costanti : Where Brunello Becomes History The Costanti family has been linked to Montalcino since the 1400s. In 1555, during the final siege of the Republic of Siena, the Costanti family took part in the defense of Montalcino. Among the heroes of that time stands Scipione Costanti, remembered for his courage. […]

Enzo Tiezzi – A Legacy Written in Time   From the historic Podere Soccorso to the new expressions of Brunello: a story of continuity, vision and respect for terroir in Montalcino.   The story of Enzo Tiezzi is inseparable from the history of Brunello di Montalcino itself. It is a story made of experience, responsibility, and continuity — […]

Castello Tricerchi, Between the Middle Ages and Brunello di Montalcino   Castello Tricerchi is one of the most significant historic sites in Montalcino. Located in the Altesino area, the complex dates back to the 13th century, when the Altesi family began the construction of a fortified structure, later completed in 1441 by the Tricerchi family.   […]

Casanova di Neri: the courage of vision, the strength of terroir The story of every winery is unique, just as unique is the work carried out there and the wines that are born from it. In the 1960s, after the abolition of the sharecropping system, a period of major transformation began in Montalcino’s agriculture. […]

Uccelliera and Voliero – Two souls, one hand: the Montalcino of Andrea Cortonesi   The quarry, also known as “l’Uccelliera”, was already famous in the Middle Ages and lay near the Abbazia di Sant’Antimo. From here came a particularly prized material: Siena alabaster, used for columns and decorative elements in important buildings such as the abbey […]

“When the sun’s rays touch Montalcino.”     A beautiful motto, signed by Patrizia Cencioni. An extraordinary woman, among the first to establish herself in what was once an almost exclusively male world: the producers of Brunello di Montalcino. A path that required immense courage. Patrizia has shown strength, character, and an unwavering passion for her […]

Casato Prime Donne: the Vision of Donatella Cinelli Colombini between Vineyard, Art and Brunello di Montalcino Just outside Montalcino lies Casato Prime Donne, a place where wine meets art and time seems to slow down. An intimate and relaxing corner of Tuscany that tells a story of passion, vision and identity. At the heart of […]

🍇 Giulio Gambelli, the man who knew how to listen to wine: his legacy still lives at Poggio di Sotto. 🌿   Giulio Gambelli, the master of Sangiovese, was renowned for his ability to recognize the perfect moment for harvest and the ideal ripeness of the grapes. His sensitivity, his extraordinary tasting memory, and his […]