The lovely Pian delle Ginestre winery is located in the south area of Montalcino, inside the valley that opens between Castelnuovo dell’Abate and Sant’Angelo in Colle, 300 meters above the sea level. It extends for about 90 hectares, 5.5 of which are vineyards certified for the production of Brunello wine; the remaining part of the estate includes 2.850 secular olive trees, arable fields and woodland.

The area is naturally devoted to the production of the refined Brunello di Montalcino, obtained by top quality Sangiovese grapes that find their maximum expression here. Sheltered from the north side from the Tramontana winds, the vineyards benefit from the influence of temperate winds coming from the sea, which give wines a unique salty taste.

The peculiar terroir is composed by red soil, marlstone and a stony ground. A ‘clay cove’ situated 3 meters underground gives vineyards relief during drought seasons, keeping roots always properly moist.

The unique combination of these elements grants the natural high quality of the grapes, from which, every year, Pian delle Ginestre produces about 30.000 bottles of outstanding wine, such as Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG and Rosso Di Montalcino DOC.

Imagine a land naturally devoted to viticulture, where grapes find the best conditions for their qualities to shine. Imagine a land that is mother to one of the most refined and appreciated wines in the world, Brunello di Montalcino. Image the knowledge, the passion, the commitment of the men and women that, from generation to generation, have lived, worked and loved this land and its fruits. Imagine that the story of this land is forever interweaved with your own.

If you have succeeded in imagining all this, then you have had a first encounter with the Pian delle Ginestre winery and their owner, the Ciacci family - ancient and highly valued landholders and wine producers in Montalcino. The history of their estate dates back to the Middle Ages. The building that now hosts their home office, located in Montalcino old town, has medieval origins and it seems to have been the residence of the leader during that time, called "Podestà”. Inside the building's cellars, some tunnels are still visible that one day supposedly lead from outside Montalcino’s walls to inside the Cathedral.

The main winery is situated at 300 meters above sea level, just inside the most exceptional Brunello di Montalcino production area. It features ancient olive trees as well as vineyards.

Despite the necessary modernization of the production methods, the Ciacci family identifies their origins and their strong connection with the land and local traditions as the main foundation on which they grow and develop. The ingredients of their excellent and sincere Brunello di Montalcino are irreplaceable.