The best wineries in Toscana.
The ruins of the castle, hence the name of the company, bring us back to the Middle Ages. Strategically located in the hills, it was surrounded by a view of the whole Tyrrhenian coast: it was a watchtower from which the Pisans could see in time the arrival of the Saracen pirates and to avoid their terrible raids. Between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, the bishop of Pisa, nephew of Pope Boniface VIII, in the name of the Roman Church, gave on lease the estate of the Gaetani Earls, who remained owners for five centuries, during which the fortified castle gave way to a more and more significant agriculture activity: hence the construction of the farm to organize the production of wheat, olives and grapes, the traditional cultivation of the area, with the realization, in the seventeenth century, of the farm and then of the winery.
At the end of the eighteenth century, that branch of the Gaetani family remained without heirs, and the Land was bought by Princes Poniatowski, who emigrated from Poland, to which the property – of great interest that was also mining, for the richness of iron, copper and other minerals found in the depths of the hilly terrain – belonged until the first World War.
Castello di Brolio winery is an enchanting estate boasting historic architecture, stunning vineyards and a rich winemaking tradition. The winery features state-of-the-art technology and employs sustainable practices to produce exceptional wines that capture the unique character of the region. With a sprawling property and centuries of history, this winery is truly a destination for wine enthusiasts seeking a one-of-a-kind experience.
Tenuta Sesti is composed of 102 hectares (254 acres) of land, of which nine hectares of vineyard. The rest is cultived with olives or woods.
Vineyards are located in excellent position on the southern slopes of Montalcino, where some of the most prestigious Brunello come from.
Azienda Piancornello is a family-owned winery that values tradition and sustainability in their winemaking process. They specialize in producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of their vineyards. The winery pays careful attention to every step of the production process, from grape selection to aging, to ensure that their wines are of the highest quality. Their wines are known for their complex flavors and aromas, making them a favorite among wine aficionados.
Azienda Agricola Casanova di Neri is a winery that focuses on producing high-quality wines. They utilize traditional methods and modern technology to ensure that their grapes are of the finest quality. Their attention to detail extends to their winemaking process, which is carefully monitored and controlled to produce wines that are complex, balanced, and full of flavor. They offer a range of red and white wines that showcase the unique characteristics of their vineyards.
La Togata is owner of a small company in Montalcino (Siena) consisting of an old farmhouse dating back to the seventeenth century, at that time subservient to the Castle of Argiano, and of a few hectares of land devoted to the cultivation of vines and olive trees.
In particular, regarding vineyards, the company has the availability of vineyards registered in the Brunello Register in the area of the Pieve of S. Sigismondo, in that of Montosoli and in that of Pietrofocaia. The lands are located at different heights and with exposure to the sun until sunset. The age of vineyards, from which grapes intended to produce Brunello are selected, is over 20 years.
The company has as its objective the production of a limited amount of bottles of Brunello di Montalcino, with unique characteristics in body, elegance and fragrance. The vineyards, extremely healthy, are subject to a double thinning of the bunches and, during harvest, the average criterion of choice, in the good years, is three out of five clusters. The grapes obtained in this way are subsequently selected in the cellar, where they are processed according to the old tradition. Wine, after being left to age three years in the barrel, is aged for at least twelve months in bottle before release. It has ruby red color, fruity bouquet, harmonious and velvety flavour, and is especially suitable for long aging.
In the heart of the Montalcino area, Brunello di Montalcino Donna Olga is produced. It owes its name to the producer, Olga Peluso Centolani, vinegrower, passionate woman of wine, since many years committed in the creation of excellent wines.
Of the 11 hectares belonging to the agriculture ownership, a small jewel of nature and landscape, Donna Olga cultivates only 4 with Brunello, with selected clones from Sangiovese and a density of more than 6,500 plants per hectare.
Thanks to his love for the Tuscan countryside, his love for the land, with its cycles, its fruits and its mysteries, he creates 20,000 bottles per year of Brunello di Montalcino, a combination of power and elegance, finesse and structure, harmony and ability of long–term aging, which offers to lovers around the world that sensory fulfillment that only Great Wines can give.
Collelceto farm owes its name to the many Elce (Holm Oak) trees, that create charm and colour the hill, south–west the municipality of Montalcino, on which its vineyards and winery are located.
Fortuna was one of the 12 small farms of the Cafaggiolo Castle, historic home in Mugello of the De’ Medici family, who was native of this place and that, in over 400 years of government, made of Florence one of the most important cities in Europe.
Precisely thanks to the Medici’s Archives, still preserved in Florence, the production of wine by Podere Fortuna since 1465 is documented, when the property was of Lorenzo the Magnificent.
A subsequent document records, in 1627, the existence of 8,090 “low vines”, the specialized vineyard of the period, and of 183 “married to poplars” vines.
The importance of the vines for Podere Fortuna is proven by its coat of arms, taken from a manuscript of 1629, in which a bunch of red grapes surmounts the emblem of the De’ Medici family.
Az. Agr. Citille di Sopra di Innocenti Fabio is a family-owned winery that produces high-quality wines using traditional methods. The vineyards are carefully tended and the grapes are harvested by hand to ensure the best possible quality. The winery is known for its distinctive and complex flavor profiles, and its commitment to sustainable farming practices. Visitors can enjoy tastings of the wines and tour the vineyards to learn more about the winemaking process.
The company was founded in 1965 by Alfo Bartolommei.
The Bartolommei family established itself in the municipality of Montalcino at the beginning of the latest century. The original family unit lived the Marzolo homestead in the municipality of Cinigiano (Province of Grosseto).
In 1911 the family moved to the Poggi homestead, a unit of Villa Santa Restituta Estate, running lands in sharecropping (typical way of management in Tuscany). The following years saw the family move to one homestead to another, belonging to Villa Santa Restituta Estate, until 1952, when they definitively moved to the Caprili homestead. The family came will all its livestock, running the fields as tenant farmers. In 1965 the Bartolommei family decided to purchase the property of the Castelli–Martinozzi sirs, owners of Villa Santa Restituta. In the same year, in 1965, they planted their first vineyard, named even today Madre, from which the clones for new plants are planted in the new company”s vineyards.
The first bottle of Brunello di Montalcino Caprili was produced in the 1978 vintage, and marketed in 1983.
Querce Bettina is a family-owned winery that produces high-quality wines with great attention to detail. The winery uses traditional winemaking techniques and takes advantage of the rich terroir to create unique and authentic expressions of the grape varieties grown on the estate. Querce Bettina prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and its dedication to creating wines that reflect the natural beauty of the landscape in which they are produced.
Conti Constanti winery is a family-owned business that produces high-quality wines using traditional winemaking techniques. Their vineyards are carefully tended to and their grapes are handpicked to ensure the best flavor and aroma. They offer a range of red, white, and rosé wines that are known for their unique character and distinct style. Visitors to the winery can enjoy tasting sessions and tours of the vineyards and cellars. Their commitment to excellence and passion for winemaking is reflected in every bottle they produce.
The company covers approximately 200 hectares of woods, vineyards, olive groves and arable land.
The vineyards of Poggio Antico, at an average altitude of 450 meters above sea level, are among the highest in Montalcino. The constant breezes of this altitude sweep the fog and the humidity of the evening and the morning, and dry quickly grapes after rain, preventing the formation of mold and allowing us to avoid the relative treatments. This privileged position and the high exposure to south–southwest of the vineyards ensure optimal conditions, especially during the crucial period of maturation, when grapes reach a perfect balance between sugar and acidity.
The land – calcareous, stony and rich in marl – ensures excellent drainage and is particularly suitable for the production of quality grapes destined for wines of great body, such as Brunello di Montalcino. The combination of factors such as altitude, the location and the soil features, give the Poggio Antico wines a special character and great elegance.
Approximately 32.5 hectares belonging to the company are made up of vineyards. Of these, 15.5 hectares were planted in the 70s and are now being replaced with new plants that have led to a density of 6,060 plants per hectare. To cope with the continuous increase in the demand for Poggio Antico wines, it was decided to increase the surface area of hectares rather than increasing yields at the expense of quality. As a result, 17 hectares more were planted in May 1997 and in May 2001.
Today, the total planted area is of 30 hectares respectively of Sangiovese (also called Brunello when planted within the only territory of Montalcino) and 2.5 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in 1997 and used, in conjunction with Sangiovese, for our P.G.I. wine, Madre, created with the 2001 vintage.
Brancaia Winery & Osteria is a renowned winery and restaurant that produces exceptional wines and offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine. The winery is known for its commitment to sustainability, and the chefs at the restaurant use fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that are both innovative and deeply satisfying. Visitors to Brancaia Winery & Osteria can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside while they savor the flavors of the region.
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Località Terriccio 56040
Castellina Marittima (Pisa)
The ruins of the castle, hence the name of the company, bring us back to the Middle Ages. Strategically located in the hills, it was surrounded by a view of the whole Tyrrhenian coast: it was a...
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Località Madonna a Brolio, 53013
Gaiole in Chianti (Siena)
Castello di Brolio winery is an enchanting estate boasting historic architecture, stunning vineyards and a rich winemaking tradition. The winery features state-of-the-art technology and employs...
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Castello di Argiano, 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
Tenuta Sesti is composed of 102 hectares (254 acres) of land, of which nine hectares of vineyard. The rest is cultived with olives or woods.Vineyards are located in excellent position on the...
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125 Localita' Pod. Piancornello, 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
Azienda Piancornello is a family-owned winery that values tradition and sustainability in their winemaking process. They specialize in producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir...
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Podere Fiesole, 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
Azienda Agricola Casanova di Neri is a winery that focuses on producing high-quality wines. They utilize traditional methods and modern technology to ensure that their grapes are of the finest...
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Loc. Tavernelle 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
La Togata is owner of a small company in Montalcino (Siena) consisting of an old farmhouse dating back to the seventeenth century, at that time subservient to the Castle of Argiano, and of a few...
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Località Friggiali 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
In the heart of the Montalcino area, Brunello di Montalcino Donna Olga is produced. It owes its name to the producer, Olga Peluso Centolani, vinegrower, passionate woman of wine, since many years...
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Podere La Pisana, 45 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
Collelceto farm owes its name to the many Elce (Holm Oak) trees, that create charm and colour the hill, south–west the municipality of Montalcino, on which its vineyards and winery are located.
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Via San Giusto A Fortuna, 7 50037
San Piero a Sieve (Firenze)
Fortuna was one of the 12 small farms of the Cafaggiolo Castle, historic home in Mugello of the De’ Medici family, who was native of this place and that, in over 400 years of government, made of...
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Pod. Citille di Sopra, 46 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
Az. Agr. Citille di Sopra di Innocenti Fabio is a family-owned winery that produces high-quality wines using traditional methods. The vineyards are carefully tended and the grapes are harvested by...
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Podere Caprili, 268 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
The company was founded in 1965 by Alfo Bartolommei.The Bartolommei family established itself in the municipality of Montalcino at the beginning of the latest century. The original family unit...
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Loc. La Casina di Mocali, 275 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
Querce Bettina is a family-owned winery that produces high-quality wines with great attention to detail. The winery uses traditional winemaking techniques and takes advantage of the rich terroir...
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Localita' Colle Al Matrichese, 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
Conti Constanti winery is a family-owned business that produces high-quality wines using traditional winemaking techniques. Their vineyards are carefully tended to and their grapes are handpicked...
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Località Poggio Antico 53024
Montalcino (Siena)
The company covers approximately 200 hectares of woods, vineyards, olive groves and arable land.The vineyards of Poggio Antico, at an average altitude of 450 meters above sea level, are among the...
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Localita' Poppi, 42/B 53017
Radda in Chianti (Siena)
Brancaia Winery & Osteria is a renowned winery and restaurant that produces exceptional wines and offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine. The winery is known for its commitment to sustainability,...
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