Le Berne
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Le Berne winery located and in which appellation does it produce?
Le Berne is located in the Cervognano area, in Montepulciano, with 12 hectares of vineyard. The name comes from the Etruscan term 'Verna' or 'Verena', referring to the hill where 'svernare' — spending the winter — was practiced.
Who founded the Le Berne winery? Is it a family business?
Yes: the winery was founded in the late 1960s, when Egisto Natalini and his son Giuliano took over the property after leaving the sharecropping system, initially making wine for family use. A key turning point came in 1995, when the winery moved from selling bulk wine to bottling its own.
What approach do they take in the cellar at Le Berne?
The winery follows a low-intervention approach, with spontaneous fermentations from indigenous yeasts and very limited use of winemaking additives, to preserve the authentic character of the grapes and the connection to the Montepulciano territory.
What wines does Le Berne produce?
The range includes Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in Annata and Riserva versions, as well as Rosso di Montepulciano, made in a craft, traditional style that has made Le Berne one of the appellation's most highly regarded producers.
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