About Montefili
A sanctuary of Sangiovese, where altitude, care, and time meet in
quiet harmony.
Our History
Montefili is more than a vineyard — it is a place of altitude, soul, and precision
Our Origins
A Timeline etched in stone.
Ancient Roots
Perched between valleys, Montefili has always been a land of passage and permanence. From
Etruscan and Roman times to the Benedictine monks of Badia a Passignano in 986 AD, this
hill has been entrusted to generations who cultivated its strength and silence.
The Modern Era
In the 1970s, the Acuti family planted the first modern vineyards, embracing the bold spirit of
the Super Tuscan movement. Montefili became a voice of innovation, rooted in Sangiovese
but unafraid of evolution.
A New Chapter
Since 2015, under the stewardship of Nicola Marzovilla, Frank Bynum, and Tom Peck Jr.,
and guided by winemaker and agronomist Serena Gusmeri, Montefili has re-emerged as one
of Tuscany’s most soulful fine wine estates — praised for its integrity, elegance, and sense of
place.
Our Ethos
Cultivating with Intention, Living in Balance
The land knows more than we do. The vine remembers everything. Precision and patience create purity.
At Montefili, sustainability is not a statement — it is a way of thinking, farming, and living.
Each parcel is cultivated individually, with respect for its soil, altitude, and rhythm.
We farm organically but think beyond certification: every choice — from cover crops to
pruning, from light glass bottles to compost — is made with the same intention: to respect
land and time, today and for generations to come
Our vineyards are a living ecosystem, where every insect, flower, and microorganism has a
role. Balance is not imposed, but revealed, when we listen and respond with care.
The Estate at a Glance
From Altitude to Glass
From old-vine Sangiovese to the living biodiversity between its rows, every detail reflects a
commitment to purity and restraint. These are the essential facts of our land, a framework of
place behind every glass
- Total Vineyard Area: 12.5 hectares
- Altitude: 480 – 550 meters above sea level
- Soil Composition: Galestro and alberese
- Focus: Low-yielding, old-vine Sangiovese (planted 1975)
- Practices: Organic, sustainable, parcel-specific
“We only put on the vines what we’d want in our glass.”
The Team
Stewards of the Land
At the heart of Montefili is Serena Gusmeri, winemaker and agronomist. After honing her craft across Italy and Australia, Serena came to Tuscany with a philosophy of gentle
stewardship: minimal intervention, deep soil knowledge, and an intuitive grasp of Sangiovese’s potential.
She is supported by a close-knit team — international, curious, and united by one purpose: to
let the Montefili hill speak through every glass.
Meet The Team
Serena
Director
Stefano
Sales
Francesca
Accounting
Petra
Hospitality
Valeria
Hospitality
Jacek
Cellar
Muhamet
Vineyard
Alassane
Vineyard
Bajram
Vineyard
An Open Invitation
Experience Montefili’s Rhythm
Today, Montefili stands among the leading voices of terroir-driven, sustainable winemaking
in Tuscany. As proud members of the Unione Viticoltori di Panzano, we uphold organic
farming as a responsibility, not a trend.
We are always open — in the vineyard, in the cellar, and in the way we share our wines.
Visiting Montefili is to discover a place where Sangiovese speaks with altitude and care.
Join The Montefili Wine Club
A Connection Beyond the Vineyard
The Montefili Wine Club is more than access to rare releases. It is a way to remain close to
the rhythm of the vines, to be among the first to experience new vintages, and to share in
Tuscany’s quiet beauty from wherever you are
With dedicated shipments and members-only insights, the Club is a discreet circle — a
celebration of loyalty, discovery, and the enduring purity of Sangiovese
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