Matthew Lawrence Fioretti collected a group of financiers in 2015 to acquire this historical farm in Montalcino – formerly owned by Diego Molinari – then leading the business and generally looking after the vineyards and white wines.
With the 1981 vintage, Cerbaiona strengthened itself as an extremely crucial referral for Brunello di Montalcino, getting a growing number of popularity on a worldwide level. Today the labels of the Montalcino business remain in the crucial portfolio of Pellegrini medical spa.
MATTHEW AND HIS VISION
Matthew originates from California, exactly from Palo Alto, with an enthusiasm for red wine currently as an essential obtained background.
His Italian grandpa and a sensation for Italy (not just adult however likewise cultural) pressed him to cross the borders and transfer to Tuscany, where he went through crucial work experiences in top-level wineries.
Then in 2015 the huge action, particularly the acquisition of Cerbaiona. A farm loaded with history and appeal, nestled in between Mount Amiata and Pienza, resides in the silence of an extremely appropriate location, with valuable land, 400 meters above water level.
FROM FINANCIER TO WINEGROWER
For Fioretti, Cerbaiona is nevertheless far from the excellence he thought of and when in command, he feels the requirement to make a modification by changing the viticulture and wine making practices of the historical business, with a method unusual for a red wine manufacturer, pleased with his work however at the very same time shy due to the fact that he is focused specifically on his method of making red wine, being affected by neo-classical philosophical ideas dear to him, where the concept of grace and consistency is integrated with a peaceful magnificence, far from frivolity and lightness.
In Cerbaiona there is no possibility of making external sees, red wine is not offered straight, there is no possibility … there is Matthew’s concentration and inner sensation in producing his red wine, who conceptualises his business as a workshop or rather a French atelier that combines the intent and vision of the master: in the workshop there is basic workmanship where the red wine can be genuine and enjoyable, however just in the atelier can it end up being great and improved to represent the pureness of the raw product, grapes.
An extremely managed microsystem where work is observed from the within and assisted by a constant look for enhancement.
” White wine can not be too pricey and just a high-end item due to the fact that it would run the risk of ending up being an expression of conceit that is not part of its nature,” states Matthew with clear decision.
WHITE WINES CREATED BY ENTHUSIASM
Matthew creates 2 labels: Cerbaiona which stands out with Brunello and ML Fioretti, whose red wine is the outcome of other vineyards to which he wished to provide an unique label, with his own name.
Part garage and part petit château, the production of ML Fioretti was born within Cerbaiona in 2018 with the very first Casiglia Igt red wine.
With the 2021 harvest comes San Vito (100% red wine), Santinovo (80% cabernet franc and 20% cabernet sauvignon) and Collalto (80% red wine and 20% sangiovese).
TASTING NOTES
Brunello di Montalcino Docg 2019
Bewitching colour, intense and pale ruby red. Extremely extreme on the nose with exceptionally tidy and clear scents, it launches notes of rose, ripe cherry, undergrowth and referrals to the earth, followed by tips of menthol, chocolate and light last tobacco. It gets in extremely thin and continuous thanks likewise to an exceptional tannic expression that accompanies towards a long and unified surface.
ML Fioretti San Vito 2021 Toscana Igt (Podere Albiano Siena)
Grapes: 100% red wine
Deep dark red with intense purple shades. Effective attack of black fruit on the nose, cherry, raspberry and plum, then vegetal notes, Mediterranean scrub and eucalyptus surface. Soft and smooth on the taste buds however still with great freshness, not invasive, tasty and long.
ML Fioretti Santinovo 2021 Toscana IGT (Podere Borgo Santinovo Colle Val d’Elsa)
Grapes: 70% cabernet franc 30% cabernet sauvignon
Deep ruby with flashes of purple light. On the nose it launches sophistication, with notes of ripe blackberry and cherry, while fragile notes of vanilla accompany towards a last balsamic puff. Extreme and full-bodied taste buds, it preserves an enjoyable freshness accompanied by worthy and well-crafted tannins for a consistent and enjoyable surface.
