Armilla
Cantina Armilla was founded in 1980 by Silverio Marchetti and is named after an ancient gold bracelet that was used in ancient Rome to reward Roman soldiers who had distinguished themselves for military merit and was proudly worn on the left arm.
Located in the hamlet of Tavernelle, just 7 km from Montalcino, this winery was initially an old ruin with four and a half hectares of land, which was then restored and transformed with the creation of a small winery and the first hectare of vines.
Initially, production was limited to bulk wine only, then, within the arrival of the D. O.C.G. denomination in 1995,the Armilla Winery began bottling and selling its first wines, which today include Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino.
The Armilla Winery is located on the side of Montalcino overlooking the sea at an altitude of 320 metres above sea level, which allows it to benefit from a dry, breezy climate that guarantees proper ripening of the grapes.
The vineyards currently extend fortwo hectares and are dedicated exclusively to the cultivation of Sangiovese grosso, with which Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino are produced.
The fermentation and maceration processes take place in steel tanks for three weeks, while the ageing process is divided into two phases: the first in oak barrels and the second in bottles.
The production includes Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Armilla winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?
Armilla is located in the hamlet of Tavernelle, just 7 km from Montalcino, on the slope facing the sea, at an altitude of 320 meters. This position ensures a dry, breezy climate, ideal for the proper, complete ripening of the Sangiovese Grosso grapes with which the winery makes exclusively Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino.
Who founded the Armilla winery? Is it a family business?
Yes: the winery was founded in 1980 by Silverio Marchetti, who bought a ruin with 4.5 hectares of land, later turned into a small winery with the first hectare under vine. The name Armilla comes from an ancient Roman gold bracelet awarded to soldiers who distinguished themselves in battle. After Silverio's death in 1997, his wife, daughters and grandchildren carried on his work, running the family winery.
What approach do they take in the vineyard and cellar at Armilla?
The vineyards, now about two hectares, are dedicated exclusively to Sangiovese Grosso. Fermentation and maceration take place in steel tanks for about three weeks, while aging is split between an initial phase in oak casks and a second in bottle. Until 1995, the year the DOCG was granted, production was limited to bulk wine; since then the winery has bottled and sold its wines directly.
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