Fornacina
Montalcino · Siena (SI)
Established
1981
Ruggero Biliorsi
Yearly production
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estate (Brunello di Montalcino, organic)
Location
Montalcino, province of Siena — with vineyards on south-facing slopes and at Castelnuovo dell'Abate
Siena (SI)
Vineyard area
5 ha
Sangiovese for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino — three hectares around the estate at 400 m and two at Castelnuovo dell'Abate
Appellations
Brunello di Montalcino DOCGRosso di Montalcino DOC
History
Fornacina was founded by Ruggero Biliorsi, who crafted his first Brunello in 1981. The estate farms just five hectares — three around the winery at 400 metres on south-facing slopes, and two at Castelnuovo dell'Abate.
Since 2004 the estate has been certified organic, and it markets only what it can obtain from the family's own land, some 20,000 to 25,000 bottles a year.
Ruggero's sons Simone and Mauro Biliorsi now lead the winery, ageing their Brunello in large Slavonian oak casks.
Wines
Illustrative selectionBrunello di Montalcino
The estate's flagship Brunello, first made 1981.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Made only in exceptional vintages.
Rosso di Montalcino
The earlier-drinking Sangiovese.
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