“Sangiovese Stylist” – Cortonesi in The Somm Journal

In Sangiovese Stylist, acclaimed wine journalist Meridith May profiles Tommaso Cortonesi, the third-generation winemaker behind Montalcino’s Cortonesi winery. Known for crafting expressive single-vineyard Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, Cortonesi shares his deep connection to his homeland and his commitment to terroir-driven winemaking. From the high-altitude Grand Cru site of Poggiarelli to the clay-limestone soils of La Mannella, Cortonesi’s wines balance elegance, structure, and sense of place—hallmarks of a modern Sangiovese master. Featured wines include the 2022 Lèonis Toscana IGT and the critically acclaimed 2019 La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino.