Cerbaiona
The Cerbaiona winery was founded in 1977 when Diego Molinari and his wife Nora decided to buy an old 17th century villa and start producing wine a few kilometres from Montalcino.
After only four years, Cerbaiona managed to make a name for itself in the Tuscan wine market, thanks also to the territory in which it is located, considered by many as a privileged land for viticulture.
In 2015, the Cerbaiona property was bought by a group of American entrepreneurs led by the wine collector Gary Rieschel, who brought important innovations such as organic viticulture.
The winery extends for thirteen hectares, three of which are planted with vines, located on the north-eastern side of Montalcino. The vineyard is subdivided into three parcels planted in 1978, 1982 and 2000 respectively, with approximately 3,600 vines per hectare.
In the cellar, as in the vineyards, every step is taken to preserve the original flavours of the grapes and the individual terroirs. To guarantee excellent quality standards and elegant wines, the grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation (only indigenous yeasts are used) and the wine is aged for a long time in Slavonian oak barrels.
Among the excellent wines produced by the Cerbaiona farm are: Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Cerbaiona winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?
Cerbaiona is located on the northeastern side of Montalcino, a few kilometers from the town center, on land considered among the appellation's most highly regarded for viticulture. The winery covers thirteen hectares, of which three are under vine, split into three plots planted in 1978, 1982 and 2000.
Who founded the Cerbaiona winery?
Cerbaiona was founded in 1977, when Diego and Nora Molinari bought an old 17th-century manor house to begin making wine. In 2015, after 38 years of ownership, the property was acquired by a group of American investors led by collector Gary Rieschel, who introduced organic viticulture and renovated the cellar into a modern wine atelier.
What approach do they take in the vineyard and cellar at Cerbaiona?
The grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation, using only indigenous yeasts, while aging takes place over an extended period in Slavonian oak casks. Since 2016 the winery has also replanted part of its vineyards using the bush-vine (alberello) technique, for a production that does not exceed 8,000 bottles a year.
Has the Cerbaiona winery received major awards?
Yes: Cerbaiona was named 'Wine of the Year' by Daniele Cernilli in the Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia 2016, and received a 100-point score from critic Antonio Galloni, who called it one of the three best Brunello he had ever tasted.
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