Lisini is among Montalcino`s most respected estates. They are also one of the most traditionalist, as befits a family who have a history that goes back to the time of the Medicis; they are proud to say they are the last of the region`s founding families still making wine here. Their estate is one of the few in the south-west of the region, surrounded by woodland and wild scrub; it is a warm area, but their vineyards are high up, and the combination of altitude, complex soils and low-yielding, old-vine Sangiovese gives a wine of rare expression. Ludovica Lisini is proud to say they have never owned a barrique, but have always depended on traditional long fermentations and large botti. With inviting floral top notes, a firm, seamless frame, a powerful spine of acidity and an uncommon depth of character, Lisini captures the very best of Montalcino. (NT 03/03/21)