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.

Founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri, the Casanova di Neri estate joins the ranks of the greatest names in the famous Brunello di Montalcino appellation. Giovanni Neri's son, Giacomo, took over the reins of the family estate in 1991 and raised the property to the highest level. Located south of Siena, opposite the village of Montalcino, the Casanova di Neri estate enjoys an exceptional location on the beautiful terroirs of Tuscany, in the centre of Italy.

With nearly 63 hectares, Casanova di Neri oversees an exceptional vineyard with prestigious wines such as the famous Cerretalto, Le Cetine, Pietradonice and Podernuovo which have earned the estate international recognition. On these great clay-limestone and galestro soils, the Casanova di Neri estate grows the emblematic red grape variety of the area, Sangiovese Grosso.

Produced with the utmost respect for the fruit and the land, each Casanova di Neri wine reveals the unique expression of its grape variety, terroir, soil and microclimate.

Between tradition and innovation, Casanova di Neri offers a new vision of Brunello di Montalcino, producing rare, intense, powerful wines that sublimely bring out the precise expression of Montalcino’s Sangiovese grape.

The earliest evidence of settlements in the territory of Castiglion del Bosco dates back to the Etruscan period: the castle of Castiglion del Bosco, still perched atop the village as the symbol of the estate, was built in 1100.

In the following centuries, significant and influential families from Siena dwelled in the property, shaping its artistic history and its agricultural heritage.

After years of producing wine solely for domestic consumption, in the second half of the 20th century, a new vision for the wines began to catch on: in 1967 Castiglion del Bosco was among the founding members of the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino.

Since then, Castiglion del Bosco has continued its winemaking journey that led, in 2003, to Cecilia Leoneschi taking over vineyard management and winemaking. Castiglion del Bosco has been the place of choicefor Brunello in the northwestern part of the denomination ever since, carrying the historical memory of undivided lands across the centuries.

 The Fanti Estate, owned by the family since the early 19th century, has always been a point of reference for wine and oil in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, a south-eastern area of Montalcino. In the 1970s, Filippo Fanti took the reins of the family business: he staked everything on the quality, starting from the land and personally replanted vineyards, after carefully selecting the most gifted areas of the property. Elisa and Elena Fanti followed their father's passion, consolidating the family's active role in every step of the production.

FATTORIA dei BARBI owned by Cinelli Colombini in Montalcino since 1352

More than 2 centuries in wine making, hospitality, fine dining, culture and much more, by a family that has been living in Montalcino for approximately 670 years. Fattoria dei Barbi was established in 1790 and the estate extends over 325 hectares of fields and vineyards in southern Tuscany, Montalcino, Scansano (the estate is Aquilaia dei Barbi), and the Chianti region. Since 1892, Fattoria dei Barbi has produced Brunello wine and it was the first winery to export in Europe, America, and Asia. Since the 1800s, Barbi wines have won prizes all over the world. Today, Fattoria dei Barbi is managed by Stefano Cinelli Colombini, who is carrying on the family legacy, which has seen the Colombini family linked to this land for centuries and whose last and most precious fruit is Brunello.

Fattoria dei Barbi – just a few kilometres from the beautiful Sant’Antimo Abbey – was the first winery accessible to the public in 1949, paving the way to what we name wine-tourism. Today, it is not only a cellar with vineyards, but it is a little world where visitors can enjoy a cultural experience beyond food and wine. Here hospitality means an historical Winery, Taverna dei Barbi, Caseificio dei Barbi and Brunello Museum dedicated to history of Montalcino and to people that made up the foundation of the success of the most prestigious Italian wine.

English:

The Innocenti winery is family-owned and located in the northeast area of the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) of Montalcino, one of the most renowned wine regions in Italy, famous for the production of Brunello di Montalcino. The annual production is around 40,000 bottles.
 The company focuses on sustainability and artisanal care in managing its vineyards, located about 350 meters above sea level. The altitude helps maintain a good thermal balance between day and night, which is essential for developing complex aromas and maintaining good acidity in the wine.
 Main products:

1. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: The flagship wine, produced exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, which in this area give rise to robust, elegant, and long-lived wines.
2. Rosso di Montalcino DOC: A younger and fresher wine, yet still an expression of the territory, made from the same Sangiovese used for the Brunello, but with a shorter aging period.
3. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva: A selected wine, with longer aging in wooden barrels and in bottle, to achieve greater complexity and longevity.
4. "Vignalsole" IGT: A more innovative wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, representing the adaptability of the area to international varieties, but always in harmony with local traditions.

French:

L'entreprise Innocenti est familiale et située dans la zone nord-est de la Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) de Montalcino, l'une des régions viticoles les plus renommées d'Italie, célèbre pour la production du Brunello di Montalcino. La production annuelle est d'environ 40 000 bouteilles.
 L'entreprise mise sur la durabilité et le soin artisanal dans la gestion de ses vignobles, situés à environ 350 mètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer. L'altitude aide à maintenir un bon équilibre thermique entre le jour et la nuit, ce qui est essentiel pour développer des arômes complexes et maintenir une bonne acidité dans le vin.
 Principaux produits :

1. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG : Le vin phare, produit exclusivement à partir de raisins Sangiovese, qui dans cette région donnent des vins robustes, élégants et de longue garde.
2. Rosso di Montalcino DOC : Un vin plus jeune et frais, mais toujours une expression du territoire, élaboré à partir du même Sangiovese utilisé pour le Brunello, mais avec un vieillissement plus court.
3. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva : Un vin sélectionné, avec un vieillissement plus long en fûts de bois et en bouteille, pour obtenir plus de complexité et de longévité.
4. "Vignalsole" IGT : Un vin plus innovant, un assemblage de Cabernet Sauvignon et Merlot, représentant l'adaptabilité de la région aux cépages internationaux, mais toujours en harmonie avec les traditions locales.

Nestled on the highest vineyard hill south of Montalcino, Poggio Antico spans 37 hectares at an altitude of 550 meters. 

The estate predominantly cultivates Sangiovese, with smaller plots of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The unique calcareous and Galestro soils enhance the Sangiovese grapes, producing the complex and elegant Brunello.

Founded in 1976, Poggio Antico unites three properties on a high ridge in Montalcino. The estate, divided into four main areas, is fully certified organic, focusing on sustainable practices like green manure and permanent grassing to nurture soil health and biodiversity.

Poggio Antico's vineyards, are managed with meticulous care have been divided into 15 micro-terroirs. These precise agricultural practices ensure each vine's optimal expression, with plot-by-plot winemaking and aging to preserve the unique characteristics of each soil unit and express the real identity.

The winery's commitment to quality is evident in their selective harvesting and organic cultivation, aiming to create wines that truly embody the essence of their terroir.

Sesta di Sopra is a 44-hectare property dating back to the 1200's and located south of Montalcino, about 4 km from Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the ancient land of the Etruscans. The "SESTA DI SOPRA" logo contains an Etruscan symbol depicting the sun, which was found on the farm grounds. The farmhouse and surrounding properties were acquired in 1980, who restored the farmhouse, once a watch tower, as well as the two-hectacre olive grove to its current state.
Not long afterwards, a new vineyard was planted and a second vineyard was created, for a total of 2.8 hectares of harvestable land. The farm's location is extremely favorable for olive and grape production, thanks to the soil composition and microclimate. The vineyards, which are maintained using the most modern agricultural techniques, are of particular importance to the family - run business.

Uccelliera is the name of an old homestead laid on the hillslope of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the south-eastern side of Montalcino. It was established as a winery in 1986 by Andrea Cortonesi, a person who can be described as “salt of the earth”. He is the only son of a family of sharecroppers and has been working in the vineyards and in all the related activities of the farm since his childhood, when he started helping his father. Both his passion and the mentorship of some of the most respected wine personalities sharpen his skills as a winemaker and entrepreneur so that he eventually acquires the farm with century-old olive trees, pastures and a small vineyard.

Over the years, new parcels have been added to the original ones with the aim to show the terroir of Castelnuovo dell’ Abate in all its complexity taking advantage of vineyards from its lowest to highest elevations. From 150 mt, with calcareous-compact clay soils, to 390 mt with sandstone shist.

Sangiovese is the predominant grape varietal cultivated and used for the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Rosso di Montalcino DOC making along with a small amount of merlot and cabernet sauvignon for Rapace, Toscana IGT.

Voliero is Andrea’s later project to give expression to sangiovese cultivated in the sub-zone of S. Angelo in Colle, south of Montalcino, at an average elevation of 400 mt.