Fattoria del Cerro
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The largest private estate in the heart of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Founded in 1922 by the Baiocchi family on land in Acquaviva, near Montepulciano, Fattoria del Cerro was acquired in 1978 by the Saiagricola group and became the flagship estate of the Tenute del Cerro portfolio. Spanning roughly 600 hectares of land with 181 hectares under vine (93 of which are registered in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano register), it is the largest private producer in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. Vineyards are planted predominantly with Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), alongside Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Trebbiano, and Malvasia. The estate's flagship wine, Silineo, ages seven months in tonneaux followed by eleven months in large Slavonian oak casks, and its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva has received strong scores from James Suckling and Wine Spectator. The property also includes the 17th-century Relais Villa Grazianella and an on-site restaurant.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of classic, structured Italian reds who want Brunello-level elegance at a friendlier price, and for those curious about the historic Prugnolo Gentile clone of Sangiovese.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fattoria del Cerro best known for?
- It is the largest private producer of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, farming 181 hectares of vines in Acquaviva since 1922, and is now the flagship estate of the Saiagricola-owned Tenute del Cerro group.
- Who owns Fattoria del Cerro?
- The estate was founded by the Baiocchi family in 1922 and acquired in 1978 by the Saiagricola group, which operates it today as part of its Tenute del Cerro portfolio of Tuscan and Umbrian wineries.
- What is the estate's flagship wine?
- Silineo is the flagship Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, aged seven months in tonneaux and eleven months in large Slavonian oak casks; the estate's Riserva bottling has scored 92 points from James Suckling.
- Are Fattoria del Cerro wines suitable for aging?
- Yes. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva is built with firm tannins and structure for long-term aging, typically developing well for 10-15 years in strong vintages.
- Do their wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. The balanced acidity and refined tannins of their Sangiovese-based wines pair well with dishes such as soy-glazed wagyu steak or grilled unagi.