History of Montalcino and of its wines

The hill of Montalcino stands like an island at the heart of Tuscany, offering to those who climb towards it from the surrounding valleys a feeling of progressive conquest, of a pleasant approach.

Perhaps because of its geographic position, far from the busy traffic arteries or because of the pure air that pervades an unspoiled pristine panorama, a visit to Montalcino is an experience rich in reminders that involve one in the magical relationship between man and nature which, here have the rare quality of being absolutely spontaneous. The inhabitants of this town who have always worked in the woods and the fields, have known moments of glory during their fight for freedom in the 16th century, resisting at length the Spanish and French sieges.

But clearly Montalcino’s best image is revealed thanks to the most precious gift of this land that is both hard and generous: the wine. Already appreciated during the past centuries, the wine production remained faithful to the ingrained traditional Tuscan criterions. It was only towards the end of the 19th century that the first experiments were started in setting off the value of this particular raw matter and its environment by enhancing their characteristics.

This is how Brunello wine was born and to this day it is born as a result of tenacity and passion, guarded with love during the years of aging in wineries before it is presented to the world that has learnt in its turn to love it, beginning and end of a legend that every bottle renews.