Old Vines, Honest Wines: Montalcino's Traditionalists — Padelletti & Giuseppe Gorelli

At Burg Wine Limited, our work is driven by one thing: truth in the bottle. We seek out wines that don’t follow trends but honor place, time, and craft. And in Montalcino — a land often pulled between tradition and modernity — two names stand tall for their unwavering commitment to the old ways: Padelletti and Giuseppe Gorelli.

These are not brands built in boardrooms. They are family-driven legacies, built over generations. Their wines speak of the hills of Montalcino without filter or flash — just the voice of Sangiovese Grosso, told honestly.

Padelletti – The Soul of Canalicchio

The Padelletti family has been making wine in Montalcino since the 1500s. That’s not marketing puff — it’s recorded history. They were among the first to bottle Brunello in the 19th century, and today their tiny cellar in the Canalicchio zone continues the work with a reverence that’s hard to find in a modern DOCG.

• Padelletti Rosso di Montalcino 2020:
  From younger vines and declassified Brunello barrels, this Rosso is anything but simple. It’s full of wild cherry, rose petals, and dusty herbs. No oak flash, just freshness and soil. Pair it with wood-fired pizzas, pork ragù, or a grilled chop.

• Padelletti Brunello di Montalcino 2018:
  A deep, structured Brunello aged in large Slavonian oak for over three years. Aromas of dark cherry, tobacco, cedar, and dried florals. Built for lamb, aged cheese, and slow, thoughtful dinners. This is true Brunello — no shortcuts, no polish, just depth.

Giuseppe Gorelli – A Winemaker’s Winemaker

Giuseppe Gorelli spent decades shaping the wines of Montalcino behind the scenes — first at Col d’Orcia, then as a consulting oenologist and member of the Brunello Consorzio tasting panel. But it wasn’t until 2017 that he started bottling under his own name, from old vines he personally farms in the southeastern corner of Montalcino.

His approach is minimalist and soil-first — no selected yeasts, no heavy oak, no over-extraction. Just gravity-fed fermentation, neutral oak, and patience.

• Giuseppe Gorelli Rosso di Montalcino 2021:
  One of the most Burgundian expressions of Rosso we’ve seen. Delicate aromatics, fine structure, and lifted minerality. Notes of sour cherry, orange peel, and crushed herbs. Perfect with lighter fare — grilled vegetables, roast chicken, or even seared duck breast.

• Giuseppe Gorelli Brunello di Montalcino 2018:
  Elegant but deep. Aromas of dried roses, orange rind, red currant, and old leather. Tannins are firm but powdery, acidity precise, and the finish long and mineral. This wine is about poise, not power.

Why These Wines Matter in Mississippi

At Burg Wine Limited, we champion wines that don’t need a sales pitch. Wines that stand on their own integrity. Padelletti and Gorelli are both fiercely committed to Montalcino's original voice — a voice that’s increasingly rare in a DOCG chasing points and polish.

We’re proud to bring these wines to Mississippi — not because they’re trendy, but because they’re true.

If you’re in Oxford, stop by Saint Leo to experience how these wines sing next to wood-fired pizzas, local quail, and honest cooking. Or get in touch to explore the full allocations — these are limited, and they don’t sit around.

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