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The family of Livio Sassetti produces wine in Montalcino for over three generations. The Podere Pertimali and its 16 hectares of vineyards are located in the Montosoli area, north of Montalcino, a particularly well-known area for the cultivation of the Sangiovese. Faithful to the teachings of his family Livio has over time renewed and expanded the vineyards, preserving the genetic heritage of the old vines and preserving the primigenie characteristics. In 1967, Livio was among the founders of the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino and in 1968 he built a terracotta wall in his cellar to preserve the old vintages of the wines produced by the family, the company’s historical memory. Today, the collection consists of almost 1000 bottles, including one that could be termed ‘the great-granddaughter’ of current productions, a bottle dated 1915. In 1999 the Sassetti family acquired a company in Maremma, La Querciolina, within the Montecucco DOC. Thanks to the great passion and experience, vineyards abandoned are transformed into vineyards capable of producing Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo of the highest quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Livio Sassetti winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?

Podere Pertimali, home of the Livio Sassetti winery, is located in the Montosoli area, north of Montalcino, an area particularly well suited to growing Sangiovese, with 16 hectares of vineyard.

Who founded the Livio Sassetti winery? Is it a family business?

Yes: the Sassetti family has made wine in Montalcino for over three generations. Livio Sassetti was among the founders of the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino in 1967, and in 1968 built a terracotta wall inside the cellar to store old vintages, today a collection of nearly 1,000 bottles including one from 1915. Today the winery is led by his son Lorenzo.

Has Livio Sassetti's Brunello received major awards?

Yes: James Suckling ranked Livio Sassetti's Brunello third in his Top 100 of 2020, while critic Robert Parker stated that, if he could drink only one Brunello, he would choose Pertimali.

Does the Livio Sassetti winery also make wine outside Montalcino?

Yes: in 1999 the Sassetti family bought La Querciolina, in the Maremma, within the Montecucco appellation, where neglected vineyards have been transformed into vines capable of producing high-quality Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo.