Fabrizio Pratesi
With a firm eye on the future, Fabrizio Pratesi, not just owner and winemaker but also head of the growers’ Consorzio of Carmignano, continues to produce some of the region's most energetic and exciting wines. The Pratesi family has been making wine and olive oil in the region for five generations. Still, it was only through Fabrizio’s determination that they are now one of its premier estates. Pratesi has no fear of technology nor willingness to experiment, producing powerful yet elegant wines further enhanced by a deft use of French oak. Expansion of Pratesi vineyards has been an ongoing project over the past five years, all located around the cellar and planted in a mix of marly limestone, schists and sandstone with skeletal remains of a marine origin. Pratesi is also a huge proponent of Merlot in Carmignano. This variety is losing some traction with growers, as the region's warm and dry conditions have made it challenging to work with. That said, it’s hard to argue his position after tasting the 100% Merlot coming from the Sassi di Lolocco vineyard on the Pratesi estate. As these vines mature, I can only imagine the depths that may be reached. With great respect for the traditional winemakers of the region, Fabrizio Pratesi is a winery to watch in Carmignano.
From Touring Tuscany: Carmignano, Montecucco and Beyond (Feb 2023) by Eric Guido
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