About Il Bruscello
Il Bruscello is a family-run winery in Suvereto, Tuscany, cultivated by the Topi family across four generations. Since the 1980s the estate — led today by Laura Topi and her son, winemaker Michele Celembrini — has embraced modern viticulture while preserving the character of the Val di Cornia. Locally the property is also known as 'Cantina Togliatti', after a 1949 visit by Italian politician Palmiro Togliatti and Nilde Iotti. Alongside Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Ansonica, Barbera, Malvasia, Merlot, Cabernet, Vermentino and Viognier, Il Bruscello safeguards Giacomino, a near-extinct native variety documented since Etruscan times, used in wines such as the rosé 'Il Cipressino' and the Suvereto DOCG red 'Boccalupo'.
Who Is This For?
For those seeking authentic, family-made Tuscan coast wines rooted in centuries of local history.
Wines of Il Bruscello
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Il Bruscello also called "Cantina Togliatti"?
- In 1949 Italian politician Palmiro Togliatti and Nilde Iotti were hosted at the farmhouse, and locals began calling the estate "Cantina Togliatti" in memory of the visit.
- Can visitors tour the winery?
- Yes, Il Bruscello welcomes visitors for cellar tours and tastings by appointment at its estate in Località Tabarò, Suvereto.
- What makes Il Bruscello's wines distinctive?
- The estate is one of the few producers preserving Giacomino, a rare native grape documented since Etruscan times, alongside Sangiovese, Vermentino and other Val di Cornia varieties.
- Who runs Il Bruscello today?
- The estate is led by fourth-generation winemaker Laura Topi together with her son, oenologist Michele Celembrini.