Mastrojanni
マストロヤンニ
Traditional elegance from Montalcino's southeastern corner
Founded in 1975 by lawyer Gabriele Mastrojanni, this estate is one of the benchmark producers of Brunello di Montalcino. Its vineyards lie at Poderi Loreto e San Pio in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the southeasternmost corner of the Montalcino appellation, where the Orcia River and Mount Amiata create a distinct microclimate. Since 1992 the estate has been guided by agronomist and winemaker Andrea Machetti, who resisted the shift toward barrique aging in favor of large Slavonian oak botti, preserving the purity and mineral character of Sangiovese. Gruppo Illy (the Trieste coffee family's holding company) acquired Mastrojanni in 2008; in 2022 ownership passed personally to Francesco Illy as the family's non-coffee businesses were restructured. The estate remains true to a classic, non-interventionist style across its Brunello di Montalcino, single-vineyard Vigna Loreto, Rosso di Montalcino, and the Sangiovese-based Toscana IGT San Pio.
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Who Is This For?
For collectors and traditionalists who prefer terroir-driven, large-oak-aged Brunello over modern, heavily oaked styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mastrojanni still connected to the Illy family?
- Yes. Gruppo Illy first acquired the estate in 2008; since 2022, ownership has been held personally by Francesco Illy following a restructuring of the family's non-coffee holdings.
- What is Mastrojanni's signature winemaking style?
- A classic, non-interventionist approach: Sangiovese aged in large Slavonian oak botti rather than small barriques, aiming for purity of fruit, structure, and a clear expression of terroir.
- Where exactly are the Mastrojanni vineyards located?
- At Poderi Loreto e San Pio in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the southeasternmost part of the Montalcino appellation, where proximity to the Orcia River and Mount Amiata creates a distinctive microclimate.
- Who is the winemaker behind Mastrojanni?
- Andrea Machetti has led viticulture, winemaking, and sales since 1992, and is widely credited with shaping the estate's classic, terroir-focused style.
- What food pairs well with Mastrojanni's wines?
- Their structured, savory Brunello and San Pio wines pair beautifully with grilled or braised red meat, game, and aged cheeses; in a Japanese context they also complement sukiyaki and soy-glazed grilled beef.