Cantina di Montalcino Interior and Winemaking Area

A contemporary winery where architecture and winemaking exist in perfect harmony.

The Winery

The winery spans multiple levels, covering a total area of approximately 5,000 square metres. More than 50% of the energy used comes from renewable sources.

Cantina di Montalcino is located about 35km from Siena, right opposite the Sienese hilltop town of the same name, surrounded by meadows, olive trees and the beautiful vineyards of the Val di Cava, along the extraordinary Eroica route.

Stainless Steel Fermentation Tanks

steel tanks

The first step in the winemaking process

Here, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at approximately 24°C (75°F). Carefully controlled temperatures and regular pump-overs allow for the gradual extraction of colour, aromas, and structure, laying the foundation for the wine’s character.

Brunello Aging Cellar

wine cellar

Ten metres below ground, the wine rests in an environment designed to maintain ideal natural levels of temperature and humidity.

Here, large oak casks accompany Brunello through the longest stage of its evolution, allowing it to mature slowly and develop balance, complexity, and elegance over time.

Brunello di Montalcino Wine Bottle
Wine Tasting in the Underground Barrel Cellar
Toast in the Barrel Cellar at Cantina di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tasting Service
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Bottle
Wine Tasting in the Underground Barrel Cellar
Toast in the Barrel Cellar at Cantina di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tasting Service

A Timeless Journey
Our Story

1970

Founded in 1970 by a small group of local producers, it established itself as the only cooperative winery in the area.

Historic Cantina di Montalcino Headquarters
2000

The original winery building was redesigned and rebuilt starting in 2000.
Without traditional architectural forms and elements, and with its proportions rendering it well anchored to the ground, via its curvy contours and its colors the winery sits in an attractive, symbiotic relationship with its surrounding hilly landscape.

Cantina di Montalcino Construction Site
2011

The current architectural design, inaugurated in 2011, recalls the typical character of the Tuscan hills.
Its unique architectural design is both imposing and modern while recalling the traditions, forms and perceptions related to the historical processes involved in the production of Brunello di Montalcino wines.

Cantina di Montalcino Entrance
2015

The winery joined the Toscana Wine Architecture circuit, which brings together the region’s 14 signature and design wineries.

Toscana Wine Architecture Plaque
2022

Cantina di Montalcino becomes the property of Prosit Group.
The Bologna-based group initiated a new project for Cantina di Montalcino, collaborating with historic winemaking families linked to the winery, representing some 90 hectares planted with Sangiovese.

Prosit Group Logo
2024

Today Cantina di Montalcino is a winery to which the grapes of about 40 local producers are contributed.
The grapes come from all 4 quadrants of the municipality of Montalcino, which differ in soil and climate characteristics, thus guaranteeing the highest quality of the product, for a total of 90 hectares of vineyards dedicated to the production of Sangiovese.

Panoramic View and Entrance Sign of Cantina di Montalcino