Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Producer history

San Filippo is a family estate on the eastern side of Montalcino, Tuscany, founded in 1972 and counted among the original growers who began bottling Brunello in the late 1970s. The estate farms roughly 11 hectares of vines (within a 22-hectare property) across four sites — Le Lucére, La Storta, La Raffiche, and La Smarrita — sourcing Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, and Sant'Antimo Rosso entirely from estate fruit. A significant turning point came in 2003, when Roberto Giannelli, a former Florence real estate agent, acquired the property and invested heavily in the vineyards and winery, driving a marked rise in quality.

Signature pairings

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina — Classic regional pairing — the char and fat of grilled Chianina beef stand up to Brunello's firm tannin and acidity while echoing the wine's savory, herbal notes.
• Braised short ribs with porcini mushrooms — The earthy, umami depth of braised beef and porcini mirrors Sangiovese's dried-herb and forest-floor character, while the wine's acidity cuts through the richness.
• Aged Pecorino Toscano with honey — A traditional Tuscan cheese course; the sheep's-milk cheese's salinity and the honey's sweetness balance Brunello's tannic grip.