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Where is Brunello di Montalcino wine from?

Brunello di Montalcino is a red wine from Montalcino, in Siena, Tuscany, Italy. It is a DOCG wine made from Sangiovese.

Brunello di Montalcino wine label
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Brunello di Montalcino at a glance

ClassificationDOCG
AppellationBrunello di Montalcino
StyleRed wine
GrapeSangiovese
Village or townMontalcino
SubregionSiena
RegionTuscany
CountryItaly
Coordinates43.0592, 11.4892

Brunello di Montalcino

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

DOCG

Pure Sangiovese, released five years after harvest

Appellation
Brunello di Montalcino
Grapes
Sangiovese

Brunello di Montalcino is made entirely from Sangiovese around the hill town of Montalcino, south of Siena. The Biondi-Santi family pioneered it in the 19th century, and in 1980 it was among the first Italian wines to be granted DOCG status.

Producers to know

  • Biondi-Santi
  • Casanova di Neri
  • Poggio di Sotto
  • Il Poggione
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Brunello di Montalcino: questions and answers

Where is Brunello di Montalcino wine from?

Brunello di Montalcino is a red wine from Montalcino, in Siena, Tuscany, Italy. It is a DOCG wine made from Sangiovese.

Which country is Brunello di Montalcino from?

Brunello di Montalcino is from Italy, in the Tuscany wine region.

What grape is Brunello di Montalcino made from?

Brunello di Montalcino is made from Sangiovese.

Is Brunello di Montalcino a red or a white wine?

Brunello di Montalcino is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Brunello di Montalcino?

Producers to know include Biondi-Santi, Casanova di Neri, Poggio di Sotto and Il Poggione.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, it.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.