Isola delle Falcole Merlot Auré Toscana 2021

Isola delle Falcole was born in 2015 when Emanuele Graetz, after stepping away from his family’s business, teamed up with his best friends Alessandro Mannelli and Niccolò Righini to pursue a shared dream. Emanuele, born in Florence in 1989, developed a passion for wine early on, inspired by his grandfather’s property in the Florentine hills. His travels through iconic wine regions like Burgundy and Champagne further fueled his desire to create something extraordinary. As the mind and heart of Isola delle Falcole, he leads the project with vision and dedication. Alessandro, also born in 1989 and raised in Carmignano, has been part of the journey from the start and now oversees the cellar with precision and care. Niccolò, born in 1988 and raised in Florence, brings his love for wine and cooking to the role of vineyard manager, ensuring the land is nurtured to produce exceptional fruit. Their journey began with a single hectare of vineyard between Panzano and Montefioralle, perched 500 meters above sea level, where falcons once nested. After two vintages, a transformative opportunity came in 2018 when Maurizio and Loretta, neighbors impressed by the trio’s passion and determination, sold them a property with two and a half hectares of vineyard, a cellar, and woodland. With this expansion, Isola delle Falcole took shape as a serious and ambitious winery, combining the partners’ complementary talents to craft wines that reflect the soul of Tuscany.