Collection: Cupano

Brunello di Montalcino with a focus on soil, craftsmanship, and balance

Cupano is located in the hills southwest of Montalcino, near the village of Camigliano and overlooking the Ombrone River. The winery was founded in the 1990s when Ornella and Lionel bought and moved to the Centine estate - a place characterized by tranquility, elevation, and significantly different geological conditions than many classic Brunello estates.

When the couple took over the farm, the land had been untouched for more than 40 years and had not been affected by pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or sprays. This provided an unusually clean starting point for viticulture.

Place, geology, and landscape

Cupano's vineyards are situated in a landscape where the subsoil consists of a rare mix of clayey sand with elements of sand and granite stones. A prehistoric volcanic eruption altered the course of the Ombrone River and left sediments that today play a crucial role in the vineyards' drainage and minerality.

The combination of soil, exposure, and distance to the river contributes to wines with both structure, freshness, and a clear sense of place.

Organic and biodynamic approach

Since the first vines were planted in 1997, Cupano has been operated organically. This approach has since been developed into biodynamic cultivation, where work in the vineyard is based on the natural balance and life of the soil.

The estate covers a total of about 35 hectares, of which 6.4 hectares are planted with vines. The main grape is Sangiovese for Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino, supplemented by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and later Cabernet Franc for the estate's Bordeaux-inspired blend - a clear expression of Lionel's French background.

Vinification and style

After Lionel's passing in 2021, Cupano is continued by Ornella together with winemaker Andrea Polidoro, who has been associated with the estate since 2014. He continues the estate's artisanal approach with a focus on precision and gentleness.

The grapes are harvested and sorted manually. Destemming is done gently, fermentation occurs with the grapes' natural yeast, and extraction is kept moderate with few pump-overs. After fermentation, the wines are aged in French barrels with a maximum of 10% new wood, keeping fruit, structure, and terroir in focus.

Wines and expression

The wines from Cupano are characterized by balance, depth, and a clear expression of both grape and place. The Brunello wines appear structured and precise with good aging potential, while the Bordeaux blend shows a more international inspiration - yet still with a clear anchoring in Tuscany.

These are wines where craftsmanship and soil play a much larger role than stylistic tricks.

Cupano at Copenhagen Wine

For us, Cupano is an obvious choice for wine lovers seeking Brunello and Tuscan wines with a clear identity, low intervention, and consistent work in vineyard and cellar.

Since the first vintage in 2001, the wines have gained great recognition among wine lovers worldwide, and we are proud to present this remarkable producer in our range.