Winery Le Macioche

The estate takes its name from the roots of the strawberry tree found in the woods surrounding the property. Originally founded by the Mazzocchi family, the estate was acquired by the Cotarella family at the start of the 2017 harvest, from which point production has been released under the Cotarella name and incorporated into their winemaking projects.

Production focused on expressing the Montalcino terroir and on careful work in the vineyard and cellar; available sources note attention to agricultural practices and to an elegant interpretation of Sangiovese Grosso for Brunello.

Vineyards concentrated in the southern quadrant of Montalcino, in the Sant'Antimo area, facing south-south-east at about 450 metres above sea level. The soils are rich in marl and limestone and feature a good stony component, conditions that favour a long and balanced ripening of the grapes.

Le Macioche vintages have received recognition and scores from industry publications and critics for several vintages; the official documentation lists awards and ratings for vintages such as 2010, 2011, 2013 and later.