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La Fornace is a small family-owned company that traces its origins to the 18th century. Over time, the family of sharecroppers was able to achieve ownership of this tiny, prized parcel of Sangiovese Grosso. Today it is owned by Fabio Giannetti who assumed responsibility for the entire winery in 1994 as a young man. They produce, small quantities, of Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, and in the best vintages a Brunello Riserva. The name of the winery is derived from an ancient brick-firing furnace unearthed on the property. Each of their wines is taken care of with wisdom and passion that is passed down from generation to generation.
Terre Nere began when Pascale Vallone bought a prime vineyard in the warm, coveted southeast part of Montalcino in 1996. It quickly became a family affair with his wife Piera and two children, Francesca and Frederico who planted the first cuttings as a weekend pastime. The release of their first brunello in 2002 helped grow the vineyard into an award winning wine producer set to rival the quality and expression of Montalcino's oldest vineyards. Terre Nere has now risen to become one of the top wine producers in Tuscany,
Podere 414, now run by Simone Castelli, was purchased in the Maremma area of Scansano as a swampy, wild land. The estate's 13 hectares is now a certified organic estate growing high density, low yield wines with beautiful complexity and character. 414 is the house number given to the property from the governmental land authority following the redistribution of land to the farmers.
The Bertolino family behind Tenuta Olim Bauda have been producing wines in the heart of Piedmonte since 1961. The winemaking tradition has been handed down over several generations and is now spread over 100 hectares of organically farmed land. Through harmony with the land they produce a beautiful portfolio of wines including Barbera, nebbiolo chardonnay and Cortese.
Domaine La Gemiere is a family run estate nestled in the slopes above the Loire River in Sancerre. Founded in 1981 by Daniel and Josette Millet, the now 18 hectares of vines produce primarily Sauvignon Blanc and a small quantity of Pinot Noir. Brothers Sebastien and Nicolas now continue the families legacy by respecting the vibrant terroir and traditions of the generations before.
Tenuta di Saragano is a family owned estate perched atop the Umbrian hills near Montefalco. With family roots dating back to the 13th century, the now 220 hectare property is home to 12 hectares of organically farmed vineyards. The family focuses on low-yield, exceptional quality wines aged within a network of tunnels and caves that provide the perfect conditions for aging their beautiful wines.
Le Berne is a family-run estate located southeast of Montepulciano. Founded in the 1960's by Egisto Natalini, the 14 hectare estate proudly uses organic viticulture, native yeasts and selecting oak aging to produce beautifully balanced, terroir-driven wines. Their portfolio includes Rosso di Montepulciano, Vino Nobile, and Riserva with annual production of 70,000 bottles annually.