The wine from the area of Montepulciano is steeped in history and tradition and is some of the best-loved and most well-regarded wine in all of Tuscany and Italy. As such, there are countless well-established and lauded wineries located all across the surrounding area. If you are a serious wine-lover considering a vacation in Tuscany, therefore, then you should definitely start browsing our villas in Montepulciano and making up a shortlist of some of the best of the best among them to visit during your holiday! One of the most famous and best-rated among them all, that will make it onto many lists, is Contucci...
Contucci is the oldest wine producer in the entire region, predating the next oldest by a whopping 900 years. With more than 1000 years of history and tradition in each glass and one of the most remarkable settings of a winery in all of Italy, this incredible gem is definitely a must-see for those interested in learning all about the wine of the region.
Contucci is the oldest wine producer in the entire region, predating the next oldest by a whopping 900 years. With more than 1000 years of history and tradition in each glass and one of the most remarkable settings of a winery in all of Italy, this incredible gem is definitely a must-see for those interested in learning all about the wine of the region.
The Contucci family can trace their origins in the area to the 11th century and the cellars of the winery itself date back to the 13th century. Located in a piazza near the main square of the historic centre of the town of Montepulciano, the Contucci winery is positioned in a historic estate and a palace that was designed by famous Renaissance architect Antonio da Sangallo the Elder. Originally built for the Del Monte family, construction began in 1519 and it then became the home of the ancient and influential Contucci clan in 1642. In the 18th century, it was further heightened by a stunning and grand fresco scheme by Andrea Pozzo that was commissioned for the interior of the palace. Part of the old inner walls of the town, the building is as deeply embedded in the history and heritage of the region as the Contucci family and the estate's wines are.
Cultivation of the grape by the Contucci family dates back to the Renaissance and they had a firmly established reputation as quality wine-makers by 1700. In 1773 they were documented as one of the founding fathers of Vino Nobile and were a major part of making it into a world-famous wine, "a noble wine destined for the table of nobles." By 1800, they had won lots of medals and testimonials and the international acclaim and reputation of the brand and Vino Nobile, in general, had become undeniable. This reputation has only increased over time and both are now representative examples of an Italian wine type and brand.
Cultivation of the grape by the Contucci family dates back to the Renaissance and they had a firmly established reputation as quality wine-makers by 1700. In 1773 they were documented as one of the founding fathers of Vino Nobile and were a major part of making it into a world-famous wine, "a noble wine destined for the table of nobles." By 1800, they had won lots of medals and testimonials and the international acclaim and reputation of the brand and Vino Nobile, in general, had become undeniable. This reputation has only increased over time and both are now representative examples of an Italian wine type and brand.
Today, Almanno Contucci continues the ancient family business and is at the helm of the Contucci winery and, as President of the Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the body responsible for the region’s wines, he is responsible for not only the quality of their wines but for the quality of the lauded Vino Nobile variety as a whole. Due to this masterful leadership and incredibly rich and historic heritage, the wines of Contucci are the best of the Vino Nobile blend, utterly representative, delicious, and impeccable. For those interested in Tuscan wines and in Vino Nobile, in particular, it is basically the winery to visit and enjoy a tasting while on vacation in Montepulciano.
Visits to Contucci – including tours of the estate and guided tastings of the wines – can be organised by checking out their website and the estate is open to the public on weekdays and holidays from 11am to 6pm. So, if you want to learn more about Tuscan wine and history and you're in the area on holiday in Tuscany then be sure to drop by this incredible winery!
CONTUCCI
di Alamanno Contucci & C. Società Agricola sas
Via del Teatro 1,
53045 Montepulciano (Siena)
+39 0578 757006
info@contucci.it
Visits to Contucci – including tours of the estate and guided tastings of the wines – can be organised by checking out their website and the estate is open to the public on weekdays and holidays from 11am to 6pm. So, if you want to learn more about Tuscan wine and history and you're in the area on holiday in Tuscany then be sure to drop by this incredible winery!
CONTUCCI
di Alamanno Contucci & C. Società Agricola sas
Via del Teatro 1,
53045 Montepulciano (Siena)
+39 0578 757006
info@contucci.it
