La Fiorita
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A Roberto Cipresso-founded Montalcino estate now led by Natalie Oliveros, farming organically across four terroirs.
La Fiorita was founded in 1992 in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino, by acclaimed winemaker Roberto Cipresso together with a small group of partners. The first vintage, 1993, came from just half a hectare and produced only 1,000 bottles — bought entirely en primeur by the famed Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence. In 2011, American entrepreneur Natalie Oliveros joined the estate and became sole owner by 2014, steering it toward organic viticulture (certified organic in 2019) and building a new two-level, gravity-fed cantina completed in time for the 2019 harvest. The estate now farms roughly nine hectares across four distinct vineyards — La Fiorita, Pian Bossolino, Giardinello and Poggio al Sole — each contributing a different expression of Sangiovese to the estate's exclusively Brunello-focused portfolio (Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva, Rosso di Montalcino and the rosato Ninfalia). Wines are aged in large Slavonian oak casks and French oak tonneaux rather than small barriques, favoring precision and terroir transparency over overt oak influence.
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Who Is This For?
For drinkers who want precise, terroir-driven Brunello from a small, single-focus estate — and appreciate a modern winemaking story built on organic farming and gravity-fed vinification.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who founded La Fiorita and when?
- La Fiorita was founded in 1992 in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino, by winemaker Roberto Cipresso together with a small group of partners, releasing its first vintage in 1993.
- Who owns La Fiorita today?
- American entrepreneur Natalie Oliveros joined the estate in 2011 and became its sole owner by 2014, leading its shift to certified organic viticulture (achieved in 2019) and the construction of a new gravity-fed cantina.
- Is La Fiorita certified organic?
- Yes. La Fiorita's vineyards received organic certification in 2019 under Natalie Oliveros's ownership.
- What wines does La Fiorita produce?
- La Fiorita focuses almost exclusively on Sangiovese from Montalcino: Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Rosso di Montalcino, and a rosato called Ninfalia, sourced from four estate vineyards — La Fiorita, Pian Bossolino, Giardinello and Poggio al Sole.
- What food pairs well with La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino?
- Its silky tannins and bright acidity make it a natural match for rich braised or grilled red meats, wild boar stew, and aged hard cheeses — classic Tuscan pairings that stand up to the wine's structure.