Pietroso

Pietroso is located not far from the walled center of Montalcino. Domenico Berni in the 1970s had a dream: to craft a soulful Sangiovese just a stone’s throw from the center of Montalcino at Podere Pietroso, ‘the stony estate’.

Berni’s wines were so good that friends encouraged him to make more and share them with the world.
Three generations and a few more acres later, his nephew Gianni Pignattai, his wife Cecilia, son Andrea and daughter Gloria, are continuing his dream.

The family tends 4 separate vineyards, between 1,200-1,500 feet above sea level, and with varying expositions and soil types, with many close to the town of Montalcino, for a total of six hectares. The altitude and the soil are the keys for Pietroso’s wines: the typical soil “Galestro” of this part of Montalcino gives elegance to their wines. The third component is the wood aging choice: large Slavonian casks and French barrels.

Pietroso delivers true Montalcino wines, riveting high-altitude Sangiovese that is effortlessly elegant. They recently celebrated their 30th harvest.