Pinino wine estate was founded in 1874 by Tito Costanti, Notary public of Montalcino. In 2003, the property was purchased by Andrea and Hannes Gamon of Austria and Max and Silvia Hernandez of Spain with the vision to produce 1st class wines, derived from a common passion.

Pinino is located in Tuscany, to the north of the village of Montalcino. They produce Brunello di Montalcino, made with 100% Sangiovese grape variety. It is a modern winery, with an accent to clean, traditional winemaking.

Date Founded: 1874

Owner: Max Hernandez and Andrea Gamon

Winery Philosophy: The philosophy of the wine estate is based on three pillars: First, in the for-front of wine production, the vineyard must be of the most selective and highest quality. The old traditions of Montalcino must be combined with a Cellar that allows to preserve the character of the grapes unti the bottle. And finally, through modern marketing Pinino was able to uniquely position itself on the international level.

"Pinino" is the historical name of the winery that was founded in 1874 and was one of the first companies to be inscribed to Consorzio del Vino Brunello

Andrea has Italian ancestors and is both a business-consultant and entrepreneur in Italy, Austria and Switzerland with a former focus in the fashion industry.

Max Hernandez is a descendant of a winemaking family in Spain. His father used to produce wine in the area of Toro ODC. So, for Max this business represents a return to his roots after great achievements in the fashion world. Silvia, his wife, born from a famous family of Spanish actors, has the sensory talent and the theorical and practical know-how to create the Pinino wines together with the well-known oenologist Dr. Paolo Vagaggini.

Winery Acreage: 16.5 hectares

Winery Production: 7,000 cases / 9L cases

Varietals Produced: 100% Sangiovese

Winemaker: Paolo Vagaggini

The winery is located to the north of Montalcino, embedded like a natural amphitheater into the beautiful hillside of Montosoli. This unique geography has made the region a favorite destination for the wealthy of Montalcino in the 18th century.

The vineyards spread over 16.5 hectares (41 acres) planted to 100% Sangiovese.

4 hectares are located on the Pinino estate with a southern exposure and galestro soil. The remaining land is located on the Canchi estate with a southeastern exposure and soils consisting of a mix of clay and limestone.

The requirements for the vinification of Pinino wines is based on the primary product - the grapes. Pinino's philosophy is to achieve high quality through reduction of the harvest per grape vine by clipping shoots and grape selection. The grapes are picked by hand and transported only in small crates to avoid squashing. In the cellar, traditional methods are supported with modern technology and the use of new fermentation tanks.