Sesta di Sopra

Sesta di Sopra is a small, family-owned estate located in the Montalcino area of Tuscany, Italy, with a history that dates back to the late 1800s. The estate has been meticulously restored by its current owners who have focused on producing high-quality Brunello di Montalcino. Despite its relatively small size, Sesta di Sopra has gained a reputation for crafting Brunellos that stand out for their elegance, depth, and adherence to traditional winemaking practices.

The winemaking at Sesta di Sopra is traditional, with a strong emphasis on extended maceration and aging in large Slavonian oak casks. This approach allows for the gradual development of the wine’s complex flavors and firm tannic structure, which are hallmarks of Brunello di Montalcino. The estate's Brunellos are known for their deep, earthy character, with notes of dark cherry, tobacco, and spice, and they possess a remarkable aging potential, often improving over decades in the bottle.

Sesta di Sopra is located on the southeastern slopes of Montalcino, an area renowned for producing some of the most elegant and powerful expressions of Sangiovese. The vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate, where the warm Tuscan sun is balanced by cooling breezes from the nearby Mediterranean Sea. The soils, a mix of clay, limestone, and marl, contribute to the wine's structure, minerality, and complexity. This combination of factors results in Brunellos that are both richly flavored and well-balanced, with a signature finesse that reflects the exceptional terroir of Montalcino.