Don’t let the 2011 founding date fool you—Ridolfi’s roots run deep in Montalcino soil. The estate once belonged to the noble Ridolfi family of Florence, land-rich and wine-savvy since the old-school days of Tuscany. Fast forward to today, and it’s Gianni Maccari—legend-in-the-making and one of Giulio Gambelli’s last disciples—who’s calling the shots. When owner Giuseppe handed him the reins, Maccari didn’t blink. He built a modern winery from the ground up, filled the cellar with top tier botti from France, Austria, and Italy, and ushered in organic vineyard practices. No certification fuss, just the real deal.
The estate spans 35 hectares, with 21 under vine. The crown jewel? Thirteen and a half hectares of Brunello-destined Sangiovese, plus a single hectare for Rosso di Montalcino. The oldest vines date to 2001, thriving in classic Montalcino soils: a spicy mix of clay, limestone, and sand that screams aging potential. Located just north of the town, this is where tradition meets rebellion—elegant wines with a wild streak, crafted by a master who’s rewriting the Brunello playbook, one bold vintage at a time.
Did you know?
Winemaker Gianni Maccari trained under Giulio Gambelli—aka “Il Bicchierino” (“the little glass”)—a Sangiovese sorcerer known for blending brilliance with just a tiny glass and a killer palate. Before his passing in 2012, Gambelli passed the torch to Maccari, who now channels that magic into every Ridolfi Brunello.
Wines from Ridolfi
