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Cava d’Onice is the winery located in Montalcino that has managed to make an international name for itself despite its small size and recent history.

Unlike some of the great names of wine cellars in the Ilcinese territory with ancient origins, this is the story of a great dream, that of its founder.

Wine has always been a part of Simone’s life… when he was a child and accompanied his father as a cellarman in the winery, when he started working at the age of fourteen in the vineyard and began to understand the vegetative cycle of the vines, the care needed to produce a good wine and the grafting to create new vineyards, until his passion for wine-growing turned into Cava d’Onice, the winery he runs with his wife.

The vineyards are cultivated exclusively with Sangiovese grosso and used to produce Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino.

Among Cava d’Onice’s excellences are: Brunello di Montalcino (vintage, in the Colombaio or Riserva version) and Rosso di Montalcino.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Cava d'Onice winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?

Cava d'Onice is located in Montalcino, with vineyards planted exclusively with Sangiovese Grosso. The winery's name pays homage to the ancient Etruscan-era onyx quarry located near the Abbey of Sant'Antimo.

Who founded the Cava d'Onice winery? Is it a recent project?

Yes: in 2005 Simone Nannetti decided to take over his father's winery, called Colombaio, giving rise to Cava d'Onice. Simone grew up among the vines as a child, accompanying his cellarman father, and began working in the vineyard at fourteen, turning this passion into a winery he now runs with his wife.

What wines does Cava d'Onice produce?

Production includes Brunello Colombaio, a single-vineyard cru, Brunello Cava d'Onice, a blend of the different owned vineyards, and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, the latter made in just 2,000 hand-numbered bottles only in vintages Simone considers up to standard.

Can you visit the Cava d'Onice winery? Do they offer tastings?

Yes, tours are available Monday to Saturday by appointment, lasting about an hour, and include a visit to the vineyard (when possible) and the vinification and aging areas.