The winery
Donatella Cinelli Colombini
A Tuscan winery with two estates (Casato Prime Donne in Montalcino and Fattoria del Colle in Trequanda), known for its Brunello wines, its approach to wine tourism, and for a cellar team composed entirely of women.
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The story
The family has been connected to the hills of southern Siena for centuries: parts of the estates date back to the 16th century and Fattoria del Colle returned to the family in 1919. In recent years Donatella Cinelli Colombini has relaunched the properties, grouping them under her name and opening the modern facilities of Fattoria del Colle and Casato Prime Donne in the early 2000s. On the estate's website and in official materials, milestones such as the renovation of the vineyards, the opening of the cellars and the recognitions she has received over the course of her career are mentioned.
Production philosophy
The estate combines a long-standing tradition with modern cellar practices, highlighting local grape varieties and careful farming. It promotes wine tourism through agritourism accommodation, cooking classes and tasting experiences. It is also known for recovering abandoned native varieties and for its strong focus on the visitor experience.
Terroir and vineyards
The main activities are based in Tuscany: Casato Prime Donne is located in Montalcino and Fattoria del Colle in Trequanda, in the area between Val d'Orcia and the Chianti/Orcia DOC. Both estates host vineyards, historic cellars and hospitality facilities offering tours, tastings and wine-and-food stays.
Awards and recognition
Among the awards the winery has received are the Oscar Bibenda and the Premio Internazionale Vinitaly.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese (Brunello)
- Merlot
- Sagrantino
- Traminer aromatico
- Trebbiano Toscano
- Malvasia del Chianti
- Foglia Tonda
What makes it distinctive
- Casato Prime Donne: the first Italian winery with an all-female team.
- Two main estates: Casato Prime Donne and Fattoria del Colle.
- Projects to recover native grape varieties and wines linked to the local area.
- Wide range of wine tourism options: guided tours, tastings, agritourism and cooking classes.
- Diversified production: Brunello, Orcia, Chianti and IGT wines, Vin Santo and extra virgin olive oil.
