WINEMAKERS: Filippo CALaBRiESE

The Alessandro family has been part of the Cortona winescape well before it became as well known as it is today. After years of experimentation finding the grape varietals that best suited the area, it was Syrah that would triumph and become the icon for the winery. The warm, dry climate allowed for Syrah to flourish in a distinctly Tuscan way. The first vintage of a 100% Syrah in 1992 paved the way for Cortona to become a DOC in 1999. Vineyard have also been planted to Viognier and Sangiovese. Certified Organic in 2016, and now under the ownership of the Calabresi family.