Lisini

16th century\nThe Clementi-Lisini family became the owners of an old castle and the surrounding land near Sant'Angelo in Colle in Montalcino. The family became one of the best-known noble families in the area, its members distinguishing themselves over the centuries as soldiers, scholars and winemakers.\n\n### 1954\nElina Lisini began serving as the estate's manager and director.\n\n### 1962\nElina Lisini founded the Brunello di Montalcino Producers' Association. She remains its president, promoting Brunello di Montalcino around the world.\n\n### 1983\nFranco Bernabei became the winery's chief oenologist. His work has contributed to Lisini being regarded as one of the leading producers of traditional, classic Brunello di Montalcino.\n\n### 2008\nIn January 2008, Elina Lisini turned 91, and every part of the winery remained under her close personal supervision.

The estate lies in Tuscany, in the Montalcino wine region, near the medieval town of Sant'Angelo in Colle. The vineyards are described as particularly well situated, with high-quality soils, excellent exposure and a distinctive microclimate, conditions said to help produce excellent grapes and wines.

The vineyards benefit from high-quality soils, excellent exposure and a distinctive microclimate, conditions the estate credits with helping to produce excellent grapes and wines.

Franco Bernabei has served as the winery's chief oenologist since 1983. His work is credited with helping Lisini become regarded as one of the leading producers of traditional, classic Brunello di Montalcino.

The estate's well-situated vineyards, with their high-quality soils, excellent exposure and distinctive microclimate, are described as conditions that help produce excellent grapes and wines. Under Elina Lisini's close personal supervision, every part of the winery is kept under her direct oversight.