Il Valentiano

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• Where is Il Valentiano winery? add remove
  Il Valentiano is in Montalcino, in the province of Siena in Tuscany, at Localita Mocali 273. The estate sits in the south-western part of the Brunello zone, at around 400 metres. Olive groves and wild macchia surround it.
• What wines does Il Valentiano make? add remove
  Il Valentiano makes Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino from Sangiovese. The flagship is the Campaperi Brunello di Montalcino. A Riserva joins it in stronger vintages, and the Rosso di Montalcino covers earlier drinking.
• What does Campaperi mean? add remove
  Campaperi is a Tuscan contraction of Campo dei peri, the field of the pear trees. It is the estate's oldest specialised vineyard, planted in the 1960s. The soil there is reddish and rich in gravel, and it once had wild pear trees along its edge.
• Is Il Valentiano a family winery? add remove
  Yes. The Ciacci family has farmed the estate since 1925, when Dino Ciacci arrived at the Mocali farm. Dino was one of the founders of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino in 1967. Fabiano and Valentina run the estate now, and their names inspired its own.
• Can you visit Il Valentiano? add remove
  Yes, by appointment. The estate welcomes small groups of up to about twenty people. Visits run in Italian or English, and Saturday and Sunday visits can be arranged on request. Booking ahead is required.
• How is the Campaperi Brunello di Montalcino made? add remove
  The Campaperi Brunello is made entirely from Sangiovese Grosso. It ages for around 24 months in small French oak barrels before release. It is produced in small quantities, roughly 400 cases in a typical vintage.