{"title":"Fattoria dei Barbi","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fattoria dei Barbi is one of the historic, grandfather estates of the appellation... The wines always show a distinctly traditional side that is just part of this estate's DNA, and I'd like to think that this defining characteristic would not change even if a concerted effort was made to do so. \" — \u003c\/em\u003eMonica Larner, The Wine Advocate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFattoria dei Barbi\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most important \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello di Montalcino\u003c\/strong\u003e producers, crafting beautiful wines since the 15th century. As the first Brunello producer to export its wines outside of Italy, Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello has become a prized possession for enthusiasts across the globe. Today, Stefano Cinelli Colombini represents the \u003cstrong\u003efamily's 20th generation of winemaking,\u003c\/strong\u003e an incredible feature in today's wine industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFattoria Barbi: Colombini Family History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colombini family has owned Fattoria Barbi since its inception, first producing wines in the 15th century. However, the family has roots in Italy dating back to 1352, where they transitioned from wool merchants to bankers. The career change bolstered the family's wealth, allowing the Colombini's to acquire land throughout \u003cstrong\u003eMontalcino and, eventually, Tuscany and Scansano. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter centuries of Italian winemaking, \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Colombini\u003c\/strong\u003e came to power in the family, forever revolutionizing Fattoria Barbi. Giovanni opened Montalcino's first public wine shop in 1936 and began mail-order selling wines overseas to the United States and Japan. Wines were produced in large numbers, with hundreds of thousands of bottles crafted each year, priced for a broad consumer base, rather than just selling to a wealthy clientele. Then, in the 1950s, Giovanni opened Fattoria Barbi's cellar to the general public, helping open wine tourism in Italy. Today, Fattoria Barbi continues operating as one of Italy's most successful estates, with \u003cstrong\u003earound 800,000 bottles sold each year, 200,000 of which are Brunello. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino: Top-Class Italian Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the \u003cstrong\u003e25 original estates in operation once Montalcino achieved DOC status in 1967,\u003c\/strong\u003e Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello has played an integral role in shaping the region's wines. Its \u003cstrong\u003eflagship Blue Label\u003c\/strong\u003e has been praised as a traditional Brunello, featuring a firm, full-bodied structure, warm and enveloping tannins, and liquorice and rose aromas. The \u003cstrong\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eis grown from 300-500 meters from vines planted in 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing low yields, and is subject to strict fruit selection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the estate's top wines is the \u003cstrong\u003e2016 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, which placed second in Wine Spectator's 2022 'Wine of the Year' \u003c\/strong\u003eaward. The bottle was celebrated for its vibrant fruit and herbal flavors and dense, dusty tannins. Furthermore, the \u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate rated the wine 95+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e for its pure expression of Brunello. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy A Bottle of Fattoria dei Barbi Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFattoria dei Barbi Brunello not only represents a historic Italian wine, but a delicate bottle every wine enthusiast needs in the cellar. A traditional expression of the famed Brunello di Montalcino, Fattoria dei Barbi wines are strong, full-bodied, herbal, and tannic, perfect for dishes with roasted or grilled red meats and to share with loved ones. Browse through our selection of Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello and find your next cellar gem today. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/Fattoria_dei_Barbi.jpg?v=1761173836","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/fattoria-dei-barbi.oembed","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}