Collection: Tuscany: Giuseppe Gorelli

Giuseppe Gorelli: A Custodian of Sangiovese in the Heart of Montalcino

Nestled in the northeast of Montalcino, Tuscany, Giuseppe Gorelli’s eponymous winery embodies a lifelong dedication to crafting wines that honour the purity and tradition of Sangiovese. A protégé of Giulio Gambelli, the revered “maestro del Sangiovese,” Gorelli honed his craft over 15 years while managing his family’s historic estates, Due Portine-Gorelli and La Potazzine, before establishing his own venture in 2018. This marked a new chapter for Gorelli, whose deep-rooted connection to Montalcino’s terroir is reflected in his meticulous approach to organic viticulture and restrained winemaking.

Gorelli’s journey began in 1987 with his first Brunello di Montalcino under his grandfather’s label, Due Portine-Gorelli. After co-founding Tenuta Le Potazzine with his wife, Gigliola Gianetti - a former winemaker at Biondi Santi - the couple garnered acclaim for classically styled Brunello before amicably parting ways. Today, Gorelli oversees 6 hectares of old vines, split between Montalcino’s northern slopes and a south-facing plot in Sant’Angelo in Colle, where organic practices and a focus on freshness define his wines.

The winery’s inaugural 2018 vintage, sourced from organically converted vineyards, introduced a Rosso di Montalcino celebrated for its accessibility and vibrancy, alongside a structured Brunello di Montalcino that underscores Gorelli’s commitment to aging potential1. His minimalist cellar practices—spontaneous fermentations, precise maceration, and aging in neutral oak—yield wines of “crystalline” minerality and aromatic complexity, balancing Montalcino’s heritage with a modern sensibility.

With limited annual production and a growing international presence, Giuseppe Gorelli’s wines are a testament to Montalcino’s evolving narrative, where tradition and innovation converge in every bottle. For enthusiasts seeking Sangiovese of authenticity and finesse, Gorelli’s creations offer a compelling glimpse into the soul of Tuscany’s most revered appellation.

Giuseppe Gorelli：Montalcino 的 Sangiovese 守護者

在 Tuscany 的 Montalcino 東北部丘陵間，Giuseppe Gorelli 以其同名酒莊詮釋著對 Sangiovese 純粹性的終極追求。作為「Sangiovese 大師」Giulio Gambelli 的門生，Gorelli 在管理家族酒莊 Due Portine-Gorelli 與 La Potazzine 的 15 年間積澱技藝，最終於 2018 年創立個人酒莊，開啟釀酒生涯新篇章。

Gorelli 的釀酒之路始於 1987 年，當時他以祖父名下酒莊 Due Portine-Gorelli 推出首款 Brunello di Montalcino。後與妻子 Gigliola Gianetti（曾任 Biondi Santi 釀酒師）共同創立 Tenuta Le Potazzine，以經典風格 Brunello 嶄露頭角。如今，他獨自掌管 6 公頃老藤葡萄園，分佈於 Montalcino 北坡與 Sant’Angelo in Colle 的南向地塊，全面實施有機種植，以「新鮮度優先」理念重塑傳統。

2018 年首發年份酒款中，Rosso di Montalcino 以易飲活力驚艷市場，而 Brunello di Montalcino 則憑藉嚴謹結構彰顯陳年潛力。酒窖實踐極簡主義：天然酵母自發發酵、精準浸皮、中性橡木桶陳年，最終酒液呈現「水晶般」礦物感與複雜香氣層次，完美平衡 Montalcino 傳統與現代審美。

Gorelli 的葡萄園管理深植風土信仰——北坡地塊的冷涼黏土賦予酒款酸度骨架，Sant’Angelo in Colle 的南向日照則催熟單寧。年均產量僅 15,000 瓶，卻以國際市場的快速拓展，見證 Montalcino 產區的當代演進。

對追求 Sangiovese 本真表現的鑑賞家而言，Giuseppe Gorelli 的酒款不僅是技藝結晶，更是 Tuscany 靈魂的液態顯影——在每一滴酒液中，傳統與革新的對話永續流淌。