| Region of production: | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Winery Location: | Montalcino |
| Year Established: | 1985 |
Vineyard Holdings
3 ha
- vines on southwest-facing slopes at 1,400 feet (among the highest in Montalcino)
Top Wines Produced
- Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Rosso di Montalcino
Inaugural Vintages
- Brunello di Montalcino in1991
- Brunello di Montalcino Riserva in 1995 (and subsequently in 1997, 2001, 2006 and 2007)
Average Total Production
- 18,000 bottles
Summary
Matilde Zecca and Achille Mazzocchi purchased Le Macioche in 1985, and the couple completed a restoration of the property and winery in 1988. They farm organically and include cover crops between rows. The wines are made by Maurizio Castelli, who was formerly chief enologist for the Chianti Classico Consorzio, having helped push for higher quality in that region in the 1980s. In addition to the wines below, the estate produces a Grappa di Brunello.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Le Macioche focuses on low yields and traditional methods. Wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled wooden vats, then aged in 40-hl oak vats. Sulfur additions are kept to a minimum.
Producer Website: Le Macioche