COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Cerbaiona
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cerbaiona is a legendary cult estate in Montalcino, founded in 1977 by Diego Molinari, a retired Alitalia commercial pilot, and his wife Nora. Determined to craft a wine of uncompromising, historic character, Diego planted his small vineyard using cuttings sourced from Biondi-Santi. Situated on a steep, high-altitude ridge on the northeast shoulder of Montalcino, the estate is celebrated for its remarkable Burgundian elegance, often compared to the finest estates of the Côte de Nuits. The 2013 vintage holds immense historical significance as the absolute final Brunello di Montalcino bottled and completed under Diego Molinari's direct, original stewardship before the estate's sale in late 2015.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€215
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This 2013 vintage is the final Brunello di Montalcino crafted under the direct stewardship of founder Diego Molinari.
Fact 02
The estate's vines were propagated from historic cuttings originally sourced directly from the legendary Biondi-Santi estate.
Fact 03
Only four Slavonian oak casks (botti) were produced in 2013, yielding a highly limited run of around 8,000 to 10,000 bottles.
Fact 04
Often called the 'Rousseau of Brunello' due to its remarkable Burgundian elegance, high-altitude terroir, and extreme rarity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the 2013 vintage reflects traditional, low-intervention methods. Grapes were harvested 100% manually from high-altitude vineyards planted on Galestro soils. Spontaneous fermentation occurred in open-top vertical wooden vats and cement tanks using only indigenous yeasts, without commercial enzymes or temperature control. Extraction was kept gentle with minimal racking and manual punch-downs. The wine was aged for approximately 30 months in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks (botti grandi) ranging from 10HL to 20HL, crafted by Pauscha. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving its natural structure.
