Sangiovese on the hill of Montalcino
Brunello’s single-grape identity meets a varied landscape of slopes and soils.
Brunello di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese alone. Around Montalcino, sandstone, limestone-rich ground, galestro and mixed sandy or clay soils create different vineyard settings. The specification places this Tuscan wine landscape between the valleys of the Orcia, Asso and Ombrone. Its precise local identity is a useful starting point for tasting the work of individual producers.
