Castelnuovo dell’Abate- the gem of Montalcino-
An area with a unique vocation for wine growing, primarily due to its protection from the cold westerly winds by the extinct Amiata volcano. Swede Per Landin and his partner, ex-pat Janet Lansill, own and operate the property. However, day-to-day operations are overseen by Alberto Machetti and Filippo Bellini, Janet's son, both of whom are of Tuscan descent.
The Buon Tempo estate covers 28 hectares, of which 14 are vineyards. Since its inception, the new property has strongly supported sustainable agriculture. It is careful to preserve its precious soils, the surrounding environment, and the health of workers, consumers, and visitors. After a few years of testing, by following the principles of organic agriculture, they achieved excellent results in the vineyard; thus, the certification process to convert 100% of their vineyards and olive groves began in 2018.
The vineyards are mainly located all around the villa and the modern cellar at an average altitude of 350 m / asl, with south-east exposure, except for a plot of 2 hectares on the north side of the Montosoli hill acquired in 2018 to produce a second Brunello cru from a sub-area traditionally of the highest level.
The main soil composition is sandstone, with a rich presence of skeletons and significant variability even over short distances in Castelnuovo. Instead, it is mainly clayey and poor in skeleton in Montosoli. The only grape variety present is Sangiovese Grosso, which represents the maximum expression of the typicality of Montalcino and is the only one allowed in its most prestigious wines, the Rosso and Brunello, comprising the company's entire production.
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The property slopes down to the Orcia River, covering 14 hectares of planted land. After years of organic farming, they started getting certification in 2018. The vineyards are primarily located around the main house and cellar, at an average altitude of 350 meters, with a south-easterly exposure. Planting rows at right angles to avoid sun damage, they can obtain much deeper, more vibrant, more mouth-filling, and peculiarly sturdy wines than those north of Montalcino. A smaller parcel of 2 hectares was acquired in 2018 to produce a second single-vineyard Brunello from the Montosoli area, one of Montalcino's most traditional and prized subzones. Alberto Machetti, son of the previous owner of the estate, manages the winemaking with the assistance of expert enologists Attilio Pagli and Stefano Bartolomei.
Who: Per Landin + Janet Lansill with winemakers: Alberto Machetti and Filippo Bellini
Where: Castelnuovo dell’Abate - Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany, Italy
Founded: As TBT in 2012 (The estate was first planted in 1994)
Land: 14 hectares, 250-350 meters above sea level, southeast exposure, Guyot-trained and hand-harvested by their team.
Varietals: Sangiovese
Appellation: Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Viticulture: Organic
Annual Production: Approx. 50-60,000 bottles
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Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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An everyday kind of bottle: pairs well with aperitifs, Ribollita, first courses based on red or meat, and mature cheeses.
The earthy nose typically features aromas of violet, wildberry, crushed herbs, and truffle. The medium-bodied, approachable palate delivers ripe black cherry, ground clove, and a hint of espresso, while supple tannins provide light support. It's bright, with fresh acidity. This wine is intended for immediate consumption, although it retains its quality even after a few years.
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•••REGION: Montalcino, Tuscany
DENOMINATION: Rosso di Montalcino DOC
VARIETAL: Sangiovese
VINEYARD: Estate in Montalcino, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, 8 hectares
SOIL: Galestro marl - Sandstone
TRAINING SYSTEM:ALTITUDE: 250 meters ASL.
EXPOSURE: South-east
YIELD PER HECTARE: 1 kilo
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred Cordon trained vines.
VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, utilizing native yeasts and a two-week maceration period. The vast majority of the wines are aged for one year in large Slavonian oak casks (60hl) and the rest in second-passage French oak barrels. After natural clarification by decantation in stainless steel, they are bottled and rest for a minimum of six months before release.
DESCRIPTORS:
Color: Ruby red
Nose: The earthy nose typically features aromas of violet, wild berry, crushed herbs, and truffle.
Taste: palate delivers ripe black cherry, ground clove, and a hint of espresso, while supple tannins provide light support.TOTAL PRODUCTION: 20.000 - 30.000 bottles per year.
PAIRINGS: BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 13
RESID. SUGAR(G/L):
LONGEVITY: 3+ yearsBAR CODE:
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AWARDS
Vintage 2020
91 Points - Vinous
17/20 - Jancis Robinson
92 Points - Wine Aling
Vintage 2019
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
91 Points - Wine Align / Godello
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Tuscana IGT
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The clever one is best shared.“La Furba, like the fox who stealthily stole the Thanksgiving turkey the night before the celebrations, under the noses of the whole family gathered for the occasion! We celebrated her in this way, dedicating a wine to her”.
An aromatic, fruity Sangiovese with a determined character. To be savored slowly.
Furba can be paired with appetizers, substantial first courses, red meats, beetroot, cheeses, grilled vegetables, and tubers.
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•••REGION: Montalcino, Tuscany
DENOMINATION: IGT Toscana
VARIETAL: Sangiovese
VINEYARD: Estate- Montalcino, Castelnuovo dell’Abate
SOIL: Galestro marl - Sandstone
ALTITUDE: 350 meters ASL
EXPOSURE: South-east
YIELD PER HECTARE:
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred Cordon.
VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: Vinification in a 10 hl cocciopesto amphora, with 10% whole bunches and the remainder crushed and destemmed. Following alcoholic fermentation using Indigenous yeasts, the wine and its skins macerate for 6 months inside the amphora.
Racking in mid-March and subsequent natural clarification by decantation in a steel tank. Bottling in the summer following the harvest. The combination of a whole bunch and an inert, porous container has given life to this original expression of Sangiovese, resulting in an extraordinary purity.
DESCRIPTORS:
An aromatic, fruity Sangiovese with a determined character. To be savored slowly.TOTAL PRODUCTION: Approx 2,400 bottles per year
PAIRINGS: BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 1
RESID. SUGAR(G/L): G/l
LONGEVITY: 3+ yearsBAR CODE:
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AWARDS
Vintage 2020
92 Points - JAMES SUCKLING
91 Points - WINE ADVOCATE
Vintage 2019
90 Points - Wine Align by Michael Godello
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Complex and structured, Brunello di Montalcino is the perfect combination of power, finesse, and extended aging capacity.
Typically, aromas of menthol, savory herbs, and exotic spices take shape in the glass. The firm palate offers layers of dark cherry, clove, and grilled sage alongside assertive but fine-grained tannins. A note of anise signals the close.
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•••REGION: Montalcino, Tuscany
DENOMINATION: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
VARIETAL: Sangiovese
VINEYARD: Estate in Montalcino, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, 3.5 hectares
SOIL: Galestro marl - Sandstone
ALTITUDE: 300-350 meters ASL
EXPOSURE: South-east
YIELD PER HECTARE: 1 kilo
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred Cordon trained vines.
VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: The vinification occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with native yeasts and an extended maceration of four weeks. The vast majority of the wines are then aged for three years in large Slavonian oak casks (20-35 hl) and the rest in second-passage French oak barrels. After natural clarification by decantation in stainless steel, they are bottled and rest for at least six months before release.
DESCRIPTORS:
Color: Red
Nose: Aromas of menthol, savory herbs, and exotic spices emerge in the glass. A note of anise signals the close.
Taste: The firm palate offers layers of dark cherry, clove, and grilled sage alongside assertive but fine-grained tannins.TOTAL PRODUCTION: 20.000 - 23.000 bottles
PAIRINGS: BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%):
RESID. SUGAR(G/L): G/l
LONGEVITY: 10+ yearsBAR CODE:
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AWARDS
Vintage 2018
93 Points - James Suckling
91 Points - Wine Align / Michael Godel
17/20 -Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2017
91 Points - Winey
92 Points - James Suckling
92 Points - Wine Align / Michael Godello
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG•••
It is the ideal mixture of strength, finesse, and extended aging capability.
The name “Oliveto p.56” refers to the land registry plot of their oldest vineyard, around 25 years old, and the name of the original farm, dating back to the ’40s. The highest portion of the vineyard is where they select the petite bunches of the highest-quality grapes, passing through the vineyard numerous times to look for the perfect maturation, concentration, and aromatic components of each grape needed for the selection. Combined with gentle vinification in their cellar, this wine shows great complexity, elegance, and structure. It will, with time, show the longevity that represents the best of the unique terroir in Castelnuovo dell’Abate. A generous terroir. It gives beautiful wine year after year.
Typically, Pretty scents of violet, rose, wild berry, and a whiff of new leather mingle together on this fragrant red. Reflecting the vintage, the fresh, polished palate is delicate, offering juicy notes of red cherry, strawberry, and licorice. At the same time, the bright acidity and supple tannins provide seamless support and balance.
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•••REGION: Montalcino, Tuscany
DENOMINATION: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
VARIETAL: Sangiovese
VINEYARD: Estate vienyard in Montalcino, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, single plot of 1.5 hectares
SOIL: Galestro marl - Sandstone
ALTITUDE: 350 meters ASL
EXPOSURE: South-east
YIELD PER HECTARE: 1 kilo, planting density-3.333
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred Cordon
VINIFICATION/REFINEMENT: Vinification occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using native yeasts. It is followed by a six-week maceration and three years of aging in large Slavonian oak casks (20 and 35 hl). After undergoing natural clarification through decantation in stainless steel, the wine is bottled and aged for at least one year before release.
DESCRIPTORS:
Color: Red
Nose: Scents of violet, rose, wild berry, and a whiff of new leather.
Taste: The polished palate is delicate, offering juicy notes of red cherry, strawberry, and licorice.TOTAL PRODUCTION: approx. 7.000 bottles
PAIRINGS: BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK:
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 14
RESID. SUGAR(G/L):
LONGEVITY: 10+ yearsBAR CODE:
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AWARDS
Vintage 2019
91 Points - Winey
92 Points - James Suckling
92 Points - Wine Align / Michael Godello
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2018
92 Points - James Suckling
95 Points - Wine Align/ Michael Godello
94 Points - Wine Advocate
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Tenuta Buon Tempo
Oliveto53033 Montalcino - Siena (Italia) 39 338 6707362