At the beginning of September, while among the Brunello vineyards the wineries are preparing to experience the most important moment of the year, the city of Montalcino becomes the capital of medieval history thanks to the International Laboratory of Agricultural …
It’s harvest time in Montalcino. Bindocci: “It will be a great vintage”
The harvest is in full swing in Montalcino and grape growers are hard at work picking, which as far as Sangiovese destined for Brunello is concerned, will continue throughout the first ten days of October. There is great cause for …
Barolo and Brunello are out to conquer Paris
The two most prestigious banners of Italian wine production, Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino, set out to conquer France, the nation of great Bordeaux and Burgundy labels, by storming Paris via the Seine: on 7 October, ten producers from …
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, two stars in Montalcino
The tail-end of summer is bringing Montalcino welcome surprises that rhyme with visits. Among them was that of a couple of authentic stars who chose the home of Brunello for a few hours’ rest and relaxation. We’re talking about Justin …
A tribute to Women and Brunello at Teatro degli Astrusi, Montalcino
“Montalcino is incredibly beautiful, wonderfully steeped in history. It is perfect. And then there is the wine. At all the moments in life when we achieve success, there is always a glass of wine or a glass raised in a …
The Brunello Consortium, technical partner of “Vogue for Milano”
The Brunello Consortium is the beverage partner of Vogue for Milano, the event organised by Vogue Italia and sponsored by the Municipality of Milan which celebrates fashion, Made in Italy quality and the city of Milan with a series …
Not just wine: Montalcino capital of honey for three days
One of Italy’s best-known wine-growing areas sees the punctual return of the Montalcino Honey Week, a traditional annual event dedicated to the world of beekeeping and products of the hive. The trade fair, which begins today and continues until …
Sip Trip, Jeff Porter’s journey through the wines of Italy
July saw the completion of shooting on Sip Trip, the adventures of Jeff Porter, one of the most influential figures on the US wine scene (and director of the Beverage Division of the Bastianich Group), along with …
The allure of Brunello and the secret of its success
Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino can boast more than 300 grape growers, over 270 wineries, and even more wine bottlers. This is an incredible density for a municipal area of a little fewer than 6,000 inhabitants. A wine lover …
Cinelli Colombini’s book on the story of Brunello
“Brunello is an extraordinary phenomenon that has made Montalcino probably the richest agricultural community in the world. However, wine is not everything. The Montalcino legend derives from a culture, a history, a way of being, and the people who …