Cantina Ridolfi

 Ridolfi
Montalcino (SI)
Ridolfi is located in 'Mercatali', whose name derives from the great annual market held here between the 5th and 6th centuries, and stands on the side of a hill, at an altitude of 300 metres, close to the Strada del Brunello that connects it to Siena. The winery was completely renovated in 2014, respecting the original configuration of the hamlet of Mercatale. All the vineyards are planted on the north-eastern side of Montalcino: part of the vineyard, with an average age of over 15 years, is trained by spurred cordon, the vineyards planted after 2013 are instead trained by simple Guyot. Three thinnings are carried out during the year and the bunches of the last one are used to produce a Brut Rosé. Professional and specialised skills, innovative winemaking and bottling techniques have gone hand in hand with the experience of the 'old' and artisanal processes, improving the result. All according to one rule: respect, an essential Ridolfi value. Deus ex machina of this rising star on the Montalcino scene is Gianni Maccari who, after a past among the best Montalcino companies, is now at the helm of Ridolfi. It is to him that Valter Peretti, owner of the estate and lover of Tuscany and good wine, has entrusted the present and future of this Tuscan jewel.