Ruggero Biliorsi is the founder of Azienda Agricola FORNACINA, an activitywhere the first bottle of Brunello goes back to year 1981, now the activity is run by his son Simon with the collaboration from his brother Mauro, maintaining the same values of the grounds where their activity rise. With the consultancy of our winemaker Attilio Pagli and our agronomist Folco Giovanni Bencini, we are caring out a small but ambitious project looking to produce a Brunello as the tradition commands, and also to protect the environment that surrounds the winery. The winery has in 2004 recieved the certificate of Biological Grown Grapes (controlled by ICEA – Cod. Oper. B 1295)a testimony of quality, and respect for this territory, and for the nature are the true priorities. The wincellar built in two levels (one seven meters under ground) is thought and realized to introduce the right amount of moderness in the production, allowing us to carry out all the productive work, starting from the winemaking, the ageing and the bottling to a separate room for our working relations, winetasting and direct sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the La Fornacina winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?

La Fornacina is located on the southern side of the Montalcino hillside, in the area of the medieval village of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, on soil rich in galestro, particularly well suited to growing vines. Its 5 hectares under vine entirely surround the winery.

Who founded the La Fornacina winery? Is it a family business?

Yes: the winery was founded by Ruggero Bilorsi, with the first harvest in 1981, giving rise to the estate's first Brunello di Montalcino. Today it is led by his son Simone, with the help of his brother Mauro, carrying forward the tradition taught by their father with the consulting of winemaker Attilio Pagli.

Does the La Fornacina winery produce organic wines?

Yes: the winery earned organic certification in 2004, to protect the territory and its ecosystem. Production, about 20,000-25,000 bottles a year, includes Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino and, in exceptional vintages, Brunello Riserva, alongside a Grappa di Brunello made from fermentation pomace.

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