San Filippo
サン・フィリッポ
A rising star of Montalcino, famous for its elegant, mineral-driven Brunello.
Founded in 1972, San Filippo is a boutique winery in the eastern part of Montalcino, Tuscany, which rose to prominence after being acquired by Roberto Giannelli in 2003. The roughly 22-hectare estate is planted with Sangiovese Grosso across four key plots — Le Lucére, La Storta, Le Raffiche, and La Smarrita — benefiting from excellent drainage and pronounced diurnal temperature swings ideal for the grape. San Filippo is best known for its single-vineyard Le Lucére Brunello, which has earned strong critical acclaim, including a 91-point score from Antonio Galloni at Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and a perfect 100 points from James Suckling in later vintages. The estate combines traditional Tuscan farmhouse character with precise, restrained modern winemaking focused on purity, elegance, and structured minerality.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors of high-end Brunello and those who appreciate refined, terroir-focused, restrained-oak Sangiovese.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the signature wine of San Filippo?
- The signature wine is the 'Le Lucére' Brunello di Montalcino, a single-vineyard expression known for its exceptional structure, purity, and aging potential.
- Who owns San Filippo and when did the estate change hands?
- Roberto Giannelli, a former Florence real estate agent, acquired the estate in 2003 and invested heavily in the vineyards and cellar, dramatically raising the quality of the wines.
- What is San Filippo's winemaking philosophy?
- The estate favors reduced yields and restrained use of new oak, letting the aromatic personality of Sangiovese Grosso and the character of the Montalcino terroir take center stage, resulting in wines of purity, balance, and elegance.
- How should I pair San Filippo wines with food?
- These wines pair beautifully with traditional Tuscan dishes such as grilled red meats, game, or aged pecorino cheese, and also complement rich Japanese dishes like wagyu steak or soy-braised duck.