Baricci
Montalcino · Siena (SI)
Established
1955
Nello Baricci
Yearly production
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estate (Brunello di Montalcino)
Location
Montalcino, province of Siena — on the celebrated Montosoli hill north of Montalcino
Siena (SI)
Vineyard area
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Sangiovese for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, all from the east/south-east slopes of Montosoli
Appellations
Brunello di Montalcino DOCGRosso di Montalcino DOC
History
Nello Baricci, born in Montalcino in 1921, went against the mid-century tide of rural emigration and in 1955 moved from tenant to owner, buying property on Montosoli — reputedly the best hill in Montalcino.
He was the first to register his Brunello vineyards at the Siena Chamber of Commerce, on 10 October 1966, and when the Brunello consortium was founded in 1967 he signed first and received badge no. 1; his first Rosso came in 1968 and first Brunello in 1971.
The estate, still making wine only from Montosoli, is now run by Nello's grandsons Federico and Francesco.
Wines
Illustrative selectionBrunello di Montalcino Colombaio di Montosoli
The estate's Brunello from the Montosoli hill.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Nello
The Riserva named for the founder.
Rosso di Montalcino
The earlier-drinking Sangiovese from Montosoli.
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