Corte dei Venti
The Corte dei Venti Winery was founded in the 1980s, although its production history began many years earlier.
In 1943 the Pieri family bought the Piancornello estate and began cultivating the vineyards and olive groves from which they now produce the excellent products that make them popular throughout Italy.
The name Corte dei Venti derives from its position and from the microclimate that characterises the area east of Montalcino where it is located. Here, in fact, the winds blow frequently and create the ideal conditions for optimal growth and ripening of the grapes.
The vineyards extend for over five hectares, have a soil rich in minerals and clay, are well sunlit and are cultivated with Sangiovese Grosso. The wines produced are Brunello di Montalcino (vintage or Riserva), Rosso di Montalcino and some Tuscan IGT red wines.
Harvesting is carried out in full respect of nature, as is the processing in the cellar, which is carried out at a controlled temperature. The fermentation process is carried out in stainless steel tanks, while the wine is aged in Slavonian and French oak barrels.
The excellent wines of the Corte dei Venti winery include Brunello di Montalcino (vintage or Riserva) and Rosso di Montalcino.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Corte dei Venti winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?
Corte dei Venti is located in the area east of Montalcino, in the province of Siena, an area characterized by a distinctive microclimate where winds blow frequently, creating ideal conditions for grape ripening — which also gives the winery its name. The five-hectare vineyards sit on sun-exposed soils rich in minerals and clay, planted with Sangiovese Grosso, the clone behind Brunello di Montalcino.
Who founded the Corte dei Venti winery? Is it a family business?
Yes: the winery's roots go back to 1943, when the Pieri family bought the Piancornello farm and began cultivating its vineyards and olive groves. Corte dei Venti itself, however, emerged as an independent winery only in the 1980s, when structured bottled wine production took shape, bringing the estate recognition across Italy for the quality of its Brunello.
What approach do they take in the vineyard and cellar at Corte dei Venti?
Harvesting is carried out with full respect for nature, as is the work in the cellar, which takes place at controlled temperature. Fermentation happens in stainless steel tanks, while aging takes place in Slavonian oak casks and French oak tonneaux, generally for 36 to 48 months for Brunello, followed by further bottle aging — a craft approach consistent with the estate's small size.
What wines does Corte dei Venti produce? What is its main wine?
Production centers on Brunello di Montalcino, available in both Annata and Riserva versions, alongside Rosso di Montalcino and a few Tuscan IGT red wines. Brunello remains the winery's benchmark label, produced from about 2.8 dedicated hectares, with long wood aging that defines its traditional style tied to the Montalcino territory.
Can you visit the Corte dei Venti winery? Do they offer tastings?
Yes, the visit includes a personal welcome from the producers, with an explanation of the production stages and a guided tasting of Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino and any special selections available on request. Several tasting packages are offered (Silver, Gold and Platinum) with different food pairings, always including a guided tour of the vineyard and cellar with explanations of the soil and production philosophy.
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