La Fortuna
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Five generations of the Zannoni family crafting elegant Brunello since 1907.
Founded in 1907 when Angiolino Zannoni arrived at the "La Fortuna" farmstead in Montalcino — a name said to come from the four hectares of land his family won at a card table with fortuna (luck). Today led by fifth-generation siblings Angelo and Romina Zannoni, the estate farms roughly 40 hectares across distinct sites in Montalcino, including vineyards near Castelnuovo dell'Abate in the warmer south, where rocky, mineral-rich soils at about 250m altitude yield structured, elegant Sangiovese. Brunello di Montalcino ages around 40 months in large Slavonian oak casks. The estate also produces Rosso di Montalcino, Sant'Antimo Rosso, the Sangiovese IGT "Fortunello," and extra virgin olive oil.
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Who Is This For?
For drinkers who love traditional, oak-aged Sangiovese with real family history behind the label — structured Brunello without excess flash.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name "La Fortuna" mean?
- It means "luck" or "fortune" in Italian — legend has it the family won the original four-hectare plot in a card game in 1907, and the name stuck.
- Who runs La Fortuna today?
- The estate is led by siblings Angelo and Romina Zannoni, the fifth generation of the family, together with their mother, continuing a tradition that began with their ancestor Angiolino Zannoni in 1907.
- What wines does La Fortuna produce?
- Alongside its flagship Brunello di Montalcino and Riserva, the estate makes Rosso di Montalcino, Sant'Antimo Rosso, and the Sangiovese IGT "Fortunello," plus extra virgin olive oil.
- How is La Fortuna's Brunello aged?
- It's aged for around 40 months in large 2,500-liter Slavonian oak casks, followed by further bottle aging before release — a traditional approach the family adopted in the 1970s.
- Where are La Fortuna's vineyards located?
- The roughly 40-hectare estate farms plots across Montalcino, including vineyards near Castelnuovo dell'Abate in the warmer south, where rocky, mineral-rich, well-drained soils at about 250m altitude favor concentrated, age-worthy Sangiovese.