Harvest time has arrived - Donatella Cinelli Colombini

Harvest time has arrived in Montalcino. Over the next two weeks all the sangiovese will be de-stemmed, softly crushed and start its journey to eventually becoming wonderful Brunello di Montalcino
Here are some pictures from Donatella’s vendemmia.

Gently does it

The grapes are quickly transferred to the press after picking

La donna herself, Donatella Cinelli Colombini