Collection: Montepeloso

[Elegant and fresh Tuscany, free from the recent heatwaves]

When Fabio Chiarrelotto, a career historian, purchased the Montepeloso estate in 1998, it was already on its way to global stardom. Fabio could have rested on its laurels, but he knew the estate was only just beginning to realize its full potential.

The winery is located in the hills around the town of Suvereto, just a few miles inland from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The region's stony clay soil and warm Mediterranean climate give the wines incredible intensity.

The town of Suvereto, separated from Central Tuscany by the Colline Metallifere, has as much in common with Provence in France as it does with Central Tuscany. The local vegetation is called "macchia", a blend of evergreen shrubs and herbs, very similar to the Provençal "garrigue", and it is this characteristic that gives Montepeloso's finished wines their unmistakable Mediterranean character.

Fabio began by painstakingly reshaping the vineyards, gradually replacing international varieties with indigenous varieties and traditional clones. He focused on vine health, striving to find a balance that would allow the vines to thrive in Suvereto's warm, dry summers. Vintage after vintage, he has experimented with blends and techniques that harness the land's innate power, skillfully adjusting the terroir to its full potential.

Fabio continues to update the wines to this day. As the summer heat made the wines increasingly intense, he gradually eliminated the once-promising Montepulciano vines and sought freshness by planting new vineyards higher on the Macchia-covered hillsides. This constant pursuit of subtle improvements has resulted in wines that become more and more distinctive and refined with each passing vintage. Today, Montepeloso wines are considered some of Tuscany's most beautiful, profound, and expressive.