Established in 1970, Caparzo is one of Montalcino's 30 historic wineries, and is among those that most contributed to the creation of the Brunello myth. A center for experimentation and innovation from the outset, in 1977 Caparzo introduced the concept of Cru to Montalcino, vinifying separately the grapes from the La Casa vineyard, one of the most prestigious in the Appellation. Upon purchasing Caparzo in 1998, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini transformed it radically, building a new, completely underground aging cellar that is among the most technologically advanced in the area. She also replanted the vineyards, and through careful acquisitions increased the vineyard area from the initial 46 hectares to 90, of which 32 yield Brunello and 18 Rosso di Montalcino. One of Caparzo's strong points is that it has vineyards in almost all of Montalcino's best areas; this allows the estate to draw the best from every vintage, even the most difficult. In 1983 the La Casa cru was flanked by La Caduta, a Rosso di Montalcino that draws its name from the La Caduta vineyard. The estate's philosophy has always been to look to the future, and it is no accident that Caparzo was the first Montalcino estate to install solar panels; Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini and her son Igino, who is an environmental engineer, decided to install them seven years ago, and they now supply much of the electricity the cellars require. As such they represent a first, fundamental step towards a viticulture that is less invasive and more respectful of the environment and the landscape. Another important step was the acquisition of a large filter with which to treat all of the rainfall and waters used in the productive cycle, which are made drinkable and stored in a reservoir. In 2005 a program for the differentiated recovery the estate's wastes was introduced, and in 2012 the estate obtained the ISO 9001:2008 “Sistema di Gestione per la Qualità” and the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 “Sistema di Gestione della Sicurezza e Salute sul Luogo di Lavoro” certifications.The Caparzo estate is growing steadily, using the most modern technologies to obtain the most from nature without recourse to chemistry. Caparzo also boasts a cutting edge laboratory that allows it to monitor both the ripeness of the grapes and all of the subsequent phases in the making and aging of the wines. Over its more than 40-year history Caparzo has grown significantly, and its wines have become known and appreciated in Italy and abroad. At present Caparzo's wines are available in 42, countries, sought out by consumers who appreciate their consistent quality and their strong ties to their terroir.

The Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona estate is located on the south east slope of the municipality of Montalcino, close to the medieval village of Castelnuovo dell’Abate and to the famous Romanesque Abbey of Sant’Antimo, which dates back to the 11th century.The entire estate, extending over about 195 hectares of which 50 are vineyards in production and a little less than 40 in olive groves, has all the typical characteristics of the Tuscan countryside adorned with rolling hills, pastures and woods with unforgettable colours.

Kirsten and Peter Kern bought Il Palazzone with the dream of making the kind of wine that originally made them fall in love with Brunello - the classic style of Brunello with bright and balanced wines, fine tannins, and elegance.  Over the last 20 years many producers embraced the change in new world tastes and reviewers, and moved their wines towards more modern styles - more new oak, smaller barrels, more fruit forward, darker tannic wines.   These style changes were also aided by Mother Nature: as global warming continued to heat up Montalcino the grapes produced higher sugar and more alcohol, lending themselves naturally to the modern style.  But as long-time lovers of Brunello, the Kerns were seeking an opportunity to create a wine that marked a return to the traditional wine-making roots of Montalcino.  So, when Kirsten and Peter started searching for a vineyard, they knew they needed to find terroir that lent itself to classic wine making, and which could sustain that approach even in a changing climate.  They wanted vineyards that could produce Sangiovese that, like Pinot Noir in Burgundy, displays elegance and balance from the start, but with enough complexity to age and mature into something even more special over decades.  When they found Il Palazzone, they knew they had found the right spot.

I vini Lisini nascono dalle vigne situate in prossimità della frazione di Sant’Angelo in Colle nella zona sud del territorio di Montalcino, a un’altitudine di 350/500 metri sul livello del mare, con un microclima che risente dell’effetto benefico delle correnti marine risalenti dalla costa della Maremma toscana. Il Brunello di Montalcino Lisini si distingue per un profilo che mette in luce la ricchezza e la maturità delle uve provenienti da un territorio particolarmente vocato. La grande accuratezza delle lavorazioni in vigna e in cantina valorizzano al massimo le caratteristiche del Sangiovese.

A Castelnuovo dell’Abate, nell’estremo sud-est di Montalcino, si trova un angolo di terra rimasto a lungo inosservato.In un tempo in cui erano davvero pochi a osare, abbiamo iniziato la nostra avventura vitivinicola fatta di passione e dedizione dove la presenza del fiume Orcia e del Monte Amiata crea un microclima unico.

À Castelnuovo dell’Abate, à l’extrême sud-est de Montalcino, se trouve un coin de terre longtemps resté inaperçu. À une époque où bien peu osaient le faire, nous avons entrepris notre aventure vitivinicole, faite de passion et de dévouement, là où la présence du fleuve Orcia et du mont Amiata crée un microclimat unique.

Founded by Pierluigi Talenti, the winery is now run by his grandson Riccardo, who carries on the family tradition with a focus on innovation and enhancing the local terroir.

Our 16 hectares of vineyards, divided into 9 parcels on the sun-kissed southern slopes of Montalcino, are cultivated with the utmost care and dedication. Every single vine is tended with the goal of selecting only the finest grapes, to craft wines that express balance, elegance, and pure enjoyment.

Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where delicate punch-downs and pump-overs are carried out to respect and enhance the unique character of each parcel.

The aging process continues in 500-liter tonneaux and large oak barrels (25 and 30 hectoliters) from both French and Slavonian oak, where time and wood work together to develop complexity and harmony.

After about ten months, we carefully select the Rosso di Montalcino directly from the barrels, while the Brunello continues its slow and patient aging for nearly three years. Completing our collection are the single-vineyard Brunello Piero and the Brunello Riserva Pian di Conte - crafted only in exceptional vintages.

In addition to the Montalcino vineyards, the estate manages 6 hectares outside the region, which act as a true laboratory for experimenting with different grape varieties and winemaking techniques. This is where wines like Talenti Vintage Rosso IGT (Sangiovese and Petit Verdot) and OOPS Rosato IGT (100% Sangiovese) are created, with a more immediate approach, yet always aiming to produce wines with character that reflect the winery’s continuous pursuit of innovation.

With an annual production of around 70,000 bottles, the winery strikes the perfect balance between tradition and modernity, offering authentic, elegant wines that are deeply rooted in the territory.

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Tenuta Friggiali is a family-run estate in Montalcino, Italy; run by the same family for three generations.

The estate covers approximately 44 hectares, dedicated exclusively to Brunello di Montalcino coltivation, with vineyards facing both south-west and south-east slope of Montalcino hill. Production is around 200.000 bottles per year, combining tradition with a contemporary vision.

Tenuta Friggiali est un domaine familial situé à Montalcino, en Italie, géré par la même famille depuis trois générations.
Le domaine s’étend sur environ 44 hectares, exclusivement dédiés à la culture du Brunello di Montalcino, avec des vignobles exposés aux versants sud-ouest et sud-est de la colline de Montalcino. La production est d’environ 200 000 bouteilles par an, alliant tradition et vision contemporaine.

L'entreprise a été fondée en 1982 avec 2 hectares de vignes. Aujourd'hui, nous sommes toujours une petite entreprise familiale avec 16 hectares de vignes.

La production s'élève à environ 60 000 bouteilles réparties entre le Brunello di Montalcino, le Rosso di Montalcino et l'IGT.

La famille et la tradition restent les piliers de notre éthique de travail.