Rosso di Montalcino, Patrizia Cencioni, 2024

Est. delivery in autumn, 2026

Patrizia Cencioni’s philosophy is uncompromising: every vineyard is planted with Brunello in mind. Alongside this, the estate produces a quietly brilliant Rosso — effectively a “baby Brunello” — offering early-drinking charm while staying true to the house style. The vineyards can be found in the southeast at a high altitude with soil composed of volcanic rock and compacted clay (or Galestro). They are harvested by hand and then fermented with indigenous yeasts.

This female star-studded cast of winemakers is an admirable family-run operation that dates back to 1989 when life force of the estate, Patrizia, decided she wanted to make Brunello. What was once a deteriorating property is now a winery buzzing with life and passion. Beyond the hectares of land freckled with olive groves are Sangiovese vines dedicated to producing Brunello di Montalcino.