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From the Dec 31, 2019, Wine Specator issue The wines of Montenidoli are in a class by themselves. Though three of the bottlings technically fall under the Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, they are stylistically unlike any others in the denomination and stand head and shoulders above the rest. Its best reds are labeled Toscana…

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG Carato 2012 “Montenidoli wines are full of character and the best can age so well! Lovely, fragrant nose of meadow flowers and yellow orchard fruit, with saffron notes; compact palate with layers of richness and a green olive twist. Lingering finish. “Tasted by Susan Hulme MW Part of Tuscany: Exploring…

Episode 1895, Scott Thomas interviews Alessio Cecchini and Elisabetta Fagiuoli. Co-Moderator – Scott Thomas Scott Thomas has an extensive twenty-year career in the wine industry, with roles as a sommelier, in distribution and sales management, and education. He is the founder of Grappolo Wine School in Denver, which offers immersive wine travel, wine events, and…

Polaner selections at the Gotham Hall on March 26. The best wines of the world gathered in the heart of Manhattan. The success of 25 years of work. A memorable event. Elisabetta with Etienne de Montille, son of Hubert. Hubert de Montille, an old friend of Montenidoli. We celebrated Saint Vincent together and his spirit…

Stevie Kim and her team traveled to the Bologna Slow Wine Fair in March 2023. There they conducted dozens of interviews with some of Italy’s most inspiring producers.

For us winegrowers, the 2023 wine season ends by celebrating our patron Saint Vincenzo on 22 January. When our musts have become wine we can finally share our experiences of the past vintage. Like every year we talk about it now, before returning to the vineyard to start again with the new pruning. THE SEASONS…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with our Vintage card 2023 Warm wishes and love from all of us of Montenidoli

Toscana Sono Montenidoli 2016 “Pure and elegant, with silkiness offset by refined tannins and vibrant acidity, setting the stage for ripe black cherry, blackberry, Mediterranean herb, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors. Shows superb balance and length. Sangiovese. Drink now through 2043. 310 cases made.” Bruce Sanderson

THE HERITAGE We are looking for a new pearl for the Montenidoli necklace.Montenidoli is a star that shines in the heart of the Mediterranean, a link between East and West.Montenidoli, the mountain of little nests, is an estate of 200 hectares of woods, vineyards and olive groves. It is situated in a land rich in…

As in every year, on Saint Vincent’s day, I talk about the year that has just passed.2022 was an exceptional year because of the extreme heat and lack of rain until the end of August.Fortunately, the copious rains of November and December 2021 saved it. WINTER Mild temperatures, no snow, only a little rain on…

“With 51 vintages behind her, Elisabetta tells us about what it means to work the land in Italy, more specifically in Tuscany. About what it means to be a Woman Farmer and the importance of preserving the land and traditions. Born in Rome to Veronese parents. She experienced her first fermentation from must to wine…