Querce Bettina

Querce Bettina is a family owned and run farm on the southwest slopes of Montalcino at an altitude of around 440m above sea level. Husband and Wife team Sandra Barenghi and Roberto Moretti bought the 29ha estate in 1990 and following years of research into the terrain they planted 2.4ha of precious Sangiovese in 1999. Their aim from the start was to create two exceptional wines: Rosso di Montalcino DOC and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, and this was realised in 2009 when the Querce Bettina wines were first released. They have subsequently developed their range releasing limited quantities of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG in exceptional years and an IGT Toscana, as well as an estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Preserve made from Brunello grapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Querce Bettina winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?

Querce Bettina is located on the southwestern side of Montalcino, at about 440 meters of altitude, on soil rich in clay and silty marl mixed with galestro and palombino. The winery's name recalls a local legend about a kind woman from the late 1800s, Bettina, known for telling stories in the shade of an oak tree.

Who founded the Querce Bettina winery? Is it a family business?

Yes: Querce Bettina was founded in 1992 by the family of Sandra Barenghi and Roberto Moretti, who in 1999 planted two and a half hectares of Sangiovese. Rosso di Montalcino was the first wine bottled, followed in 2009 by the first Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.

What approach do they take in the vineyard and cellar at Querce Bettina?

Sandra and Roberto personally oversee every stage of growing and winemaking, with a non-interventionist approach: treatments kept to a minimum, using only copper and sulfur, no forced filtration or forced fermentation, and no fining.

What products does the Querce Bettina winery make?

Besides Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino, the range includes an extra virgin olive oil and an extra jam made from Brunello grapes, products that round out the offering of this small family winery.