IL - M.S. Walker Producer Profiles

“ Our vineyards, each with a distinct microclimate and soil profile, contribute unique fruit, blended after fermentation to capture the fullest reflection of the diverse terroir and resulting in the balanced elegance of traditional Brunello. The wide diversity in microclimate and terroir gives us the ability to achieve our best expression of Brunello each season, extracting the special characteristics of each parcel and combining them for the optimal end product. The parcels are vinified separately to provide the most flexibility for blending and aging, with excess fruit all vinified together. Our three primary vineyards are described below.” — KIRSTEN KERN

FOUNDED 2001

ESTATE OWNERS Peter & Kirsten Kern REGION Tuscany, Italy VILLAGE Montalcino VINEYARD HOLDINGS 6 hectares IMPORTANT VINEYARDS Due Porte, Vigna del Capa,

PRODUCTION 30,000 bottles

fullest and most balanced expression of Montalcino’s diverse terroir and microclimates. In addition, the vineyard adjacent to the cantina is a very special, high altitude parcel, a portion

of which has been bottled as the cru Le Due Porte since 2015. The estate also produces Rosso del Palazzone, a versatile 100% Sangiovese non-vintage wine.

IL PALAZZONE, A boutique winery minutes from the town of Montalcino, produces Brunello di Montalcino in a traditional style. Growing grapes in three separate areas allows for the

IL PALAZZONE

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