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Bakkanali
600 to 850 metres above sea level, half an hour from Montalcino, the Bakkanali estate sits atop a volcano that has been dormant for 180,000 years. Monte Amiata, at 1,738 metres, is the highest peak in southern Tuscany – and a geologist's dream: limestone, slate, volcanic silicates and quartz shape the soils.
Sebastian Nasello and Ugo Fabbri have established 5.5 hectares of organically certified vineyards here. Their wines carry the coolness of the altitude within them: vibrant acidity, low pH, an almost blood-like minerality. The name "Bakkanali" refers to the Roman Bacchanalia – those festivals in honour of Bacchus, the god of wine, where pleasure and intoxication were celebrated.
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The Sleeping Volcano
Monte Amiata is no ordinary vineyard. The extinct volcano rises from the Tuscan landscape like a geological textbook: its soils of limestone, marl, slate and volcanic silicates offer Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon a terroir that exists nowhere else in Italy. The extreme altitude of 600 to 850 metres ensures cool nights and slow ripening – similar to the conditions at I Vigneri on Mount Etna. The temperature fluctuations between day and night reach up to 20 degrees, which preserves acidity and aromatics in the grapes. The name Bakkanali refers to Bacchus, the god of wine and ecstasy.
Two Winemakers, One Vision
Sebastian Nasello is no newcomer: as cellar master at Podere Le Ripi in Montalcino, he vinified Brunello for years, learning the limits of conventional stylistics. His friend Ugo Fabbri shares the same passion for wines from cool climates. Together they founded Bakkanali in 2017 with a clear philosophy: to free wine from everything superfluous. They ferment in stainless steel and concrete, forgo new barriques, work with cool maceration and partial whole-bunch fermentation. Yields are limited to a maximum of 40 hectolitres per hectare.
Wines Without Compromise
The result is evident in the taste: the Bakkanali Rosso shows Sangiovese at its most energetic – vibrant acidity, fine minerality, no jam. The Rosa is a rosé with the depth of a red wine. And the Fiorenzo shows where the journey can lead: concentrated, multi-layered, with a long finish. All wines are bottled unfined and with minimal sulphur.
Discover the Range
From entry-level cuvée to magnum bottle, Bakkanali offers wines for every occasion. The K Monte Amiata is the perfect introduction: drinkable, fresh, with clear fruit. Those wanting to delve deeper will find experimental interpretations of Sangiovese and Cabernet in the Kani and Kab. Organic-certified and on the path to biodynamic farming – Bakkanali represents the new generation of Tuscan wines that place elegance above opulence. Annual production is around 25,000 bottles.