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 Producer:
Donatella
Cinelli Colombini
Region: Toscana
DOC(G):
Brunello
di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino
Chianti Superiore
Orcia
Toscana IGT
Vin Santo
About the Producer:
The roots of
the Colombini family in Toscana go back to 1592, and their tradition
of excellence in winemaking beganin 1790 with the founding of the
Fattoria dei Barbi. It was in the 1960’s that Francesca Cinelli
Colombini made a name for herself as the stalwart leader of Barbi’s
top notch production, and when the next generation came into the
spotlight her son Stefano took over the family estate while daughter
Donatella branched off to create the neighboring Azienda del Casato.
Donatella is a major force in the world of quality Italian wine
and has spurred important advances in enotourism: she conceptualized
Cantine Aperte, a nationwide day for winemakers to welcome visitors,
and has even provided marketing tools to elite producers throughout
Italy.
With 50 hectares total, 13 of which are dedicated to viticulture,
Donatella creates a classic Brunello as well as a Riserva and a
Rosso di Montalcino; she also runs the Azienda del Colle at Trequanda,
where she produces Chianti Classico Superiore, Orcia, Vin Santo,
and a Super Tuscan. Her most innovative creation, though, is Casato’s
Brunello ‘Prime Donne,’ a wine designed by an all-female
team of respected wine experts who based their decisions on instinct
and organoleptic observations. Donatella, who is already grooming
her daughter Violante as heir to the business, sees this project
as a demonstration of women’s formidable capacity as winemakers
and enologists.
Featured Wine(s):
Azienda
Il Casato
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino 'Prime Donne'
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Rosso di Montalcino
Azienda Il Colle
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Orcia 'Cenerentola'
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Chianti Superiore
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Leone Rosso
Donatella Cinelli Colombini Vin Santo
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
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