Mastrojanni
Montalcino · Siena (SI)
Established
1975
Gabriele Mastrojanni
Yearly production
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estate (Brunello di Montalcino)
Location
Castelnuovo dell'Abate, comune of Montalcino, province of Siena — in the far south-east of the Brunello zone near the Orcia river
Siena (SI)
Vineyard area
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Sangiovese for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino across five single vineyards on steep south-eastern slopes
Appellations
Brunello di Montalcino DOCGRosso di Montalcino DOC
History
Mastrojanni was founded in 1975 when the lawyer Gabriele Mastrojanni bought the San Pio and Loreto estates at Castelnuovo dell'Abate, in the far south-east of Montalcino — then poor, steep land of oak and broom.
The estate built a reputation for structured, long-lived Brunello, above all from the Vigna Schiena d'Asino cru, named for the 'donkey's back' shape of its hill.
In 2008 the estate was bought by the Illy family's group, and it continues to make Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino from its Castelnuovo dell'Abate vineyards.
Wines
Illustrative selectionBrunello di Montalcino
The estate's classic Brunello.
Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Schiena d'Asino
The acclaimed single-vineyard cru from the oldest vines.
Rosso di Montalcino
The earlier-drinking Sangiovese.
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