Gianni Brunelli
In 1987, Gianni Brunelli returned in Montalcino and succeeded in crowning the dream of his family, buying back the old property of his father, Le Chiuse di Sotto. In the memory of his father, a small plot of the vines planted by him in 1947 is still conserved. Le Chiuse di Sotto is located in the homonymous location northeast of Montalcino. The farm consists of a single body of 5 hectares, of which 2 are cultivated with Sangiovese while the remaining two and a half hectares are cultivated with olive groves, from which we produce our extra virgin olive oil. In the mid 90’s Gianni and Laura, bought Podernovone. Located on the south-eastern slopes of Montalcino, it consists of a 4.5-hectare property planted with Sangiovese and some Merlot since 1997, the former for Brunello and Rosso, the latter for the Amor Costante. Podernovone is made up of four vineyards, Olmo, Oliva, Quercia and Gelso.All technical and administrative aspects of the winery are managed by Laura Brunelli and her team of family and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Gianni Brunelli winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?
The Gianni Brunelli winery owns two plots at opposite ends of the Montalcino hillside: Le Chiuse di Sotto, on the northern slope at 250 meters of altitude, and Podernovone, on the southeastern slope. This distance between the two vineyards, with their differing microclimates, adds complexity and character to the winery's production.
Who founded the Gianni Brunelli winery? Is it a family business?
Yes: Gianni Brunelli, the longtime owner of the Osteria Le Logge restaurant in Siena, returned to Montalcino, his hometown, in 1987 and bought Le Chiuse di Sotto, the estate where his father Dino had always worked, still home to part of the vineyards he planted in 1947. After Gianni's death in 2008, his wife Laura, who had always worked alongside him, continued running the winery together with his cousin Adriano Brunelli.
What wines does Gianni Brunelli produce?
The Le Chiuse di Sotto vineyards yield Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino, while Podernovone, where Merlot is grown alongside Sangiovese, yields Amor Costante. Gianni Brunelli's Brunello has earned growing recognition from international critics over the years, with recent vintages described among the most compelling in the whole appellation.
What approach do they take in the vineyard and cellar at Gianni Brunelli?
The winery's philosophy centers on vineyard work, with every production stage assessed according to the plants' needs and the season's climate. The cellar's 2015 renovation confirmed the winery's commitment to sustainability and low energy impact, aiming to minimize its carbon footprint across the entire production process.
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