Producer Profile
Tuscany
Vecchie Terre di Montefili
Established in 1970s
On our visit to Tuscany last November, we tasted at a new winery in the hills just outside Panzano, called Vecchie Terre di Montefili. At 1500ft, this is one of the highest estates in Tuscany with a varied and fascinating terroir. This impossibly beautiful spot turned out to be home to some truly remarkable wines which are made by the young and super talented wine maker; Serena Gusmeri.
The estate was planted in the late 1970’s and became fully organic in 2000, the vineyards are predominantly Sangiovese with some Cabernet Sauvignon to make the ‘Super Tuscan’ Bruno di Rocca. In 2015, the estate was purchased by a group of American wine lovers who have invested significantly in all aspects of the winemaking process and have high aspirations for the estate and this incredible terroir.
Vecchie Terre di Montefili’s wines are characterised by a purity of fruit and a lightness of touch, while still managing to extract the concentration and stuffing you would expect from great Tuscan wines. The range comprises of a delicious Chianti Classico, a Gran Selezione and 4 single vineyard wines which reflect the different terroir characteristics of this 12-hectare estate. We are very excited to have become UK importer for this fabulous estate and can thoroughly recommend adding some to your collection. We are not alone in our admiration for these wines, Antonio Galloni is also a huge fan.
