Il Paradiso di Manfredi
The business takes the name of Manfredi Martini (expert in agriculture and viticulture, bornin Montalcino in 1914) and from the estate Il Paradiso, a typical country manor built atthe end of the 1800’s.Around 1950, Manfredi and his wife Fortunata purchased the estate Il Paradiso. In 1967,Manfredi and some farmers founded the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino.Today we continue to produce wine, attempting to view with responsibility the tradition,history and typical nature of the territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Il Paradiso di Manfredi located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?
Il Paradiso di Manfredi is located on the north/northeast side of the Montalcino hillside, between Le Chiuse and Montosoli, a prized area for Sangiovese Grosso. The 3.5-hectare property includes a vineyard spread across seven terraces at about 350 meters of altitude, where fossilized shell remains also enrich the soil.
Who founded Il Paradiso di Manfredi?
In 1950 Manfredi Martini and his wife Fortunata bought the 'Il Paradiso' farmstead, a name given by a local priest. In 1967 Manfredi was among the founders of the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino. Today the winery is led by his son-in-law Florio Guerrini, who keeps the same essential, low-intervention approach.
Does Il Paradiso di Manfredi produce biodynamic wines?
Yes: the vineyards are farmed according to biodynamic principles, without chemical products, following the vine's natural cycle in balance with the surrounding ecosystem. The grapes ferment spontaneously in glass-lined concrete tanks, and bottling is also done by gravity in the cellar, avoiding the mechanical stress of pumps.
What wines does Il Paradiso di Manfredi produce?
Production, under 10,000 bottles a year, includes Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino and Riserva, distinguished mainly by their cask aging time: 13-14 months for the Rosso, 36 for the Brunello and 48 for the Riserva.
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