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    Maddalena Cordella

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    Portrait of Maddalena Cordella

    Portrait of Maddalena Cordella

    i. Biography

    Maddalena Cordella is the winemaker of Cordella in Montalcino, where her work centers on Brunello di Montalcino. Her cellar language is exacting and agricultural: “The grapes, mainly Sangiovese Grosso, are hand-selected and undergo strict quality checks, so that only the best harvests are transformed into fine wines in our Vinification room.”

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    The Essentials - Role: winemaker at Cordella. - Place: Montalcino. - Specialty: Brunello di Montalcino. - Estate note: “Our Winery stands in the heart of the Estate, at Podere Meleto, in front of the Cordella in Montalcino Wine Resort, and it is the ultimate expression of winemaking passion and technological innovation.” - Craft note: “Here, every stage of the winemaking process is handled with dedication and precision, thus ensuring wines that reflect the very best of terroir and sustainability.”

    Signature

    Maddalena's signature wines include Brunello di Montalcino Cordella, Brunello di Montalcino 2015, and Maddalena Cordella Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018.

    In Their Words “Our Winery stands in the heart of the Estate, at Podere Meleto, in front of the Cordella in Montalcino Wine Resort, and it is the ultimate expression of winemaking passion and technological innovation.” “The grapes, mainly Sangiovese Grosso, are hand-selected and undergo strict quality checks, so that only the best harvests are transformed into fine wines in our Vinification room.”

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    FAQ

    Asked of Maddalena

    • What is Maddalena Cordella known for?

      Brunello di Montalcino.

    • What recognition has Maddalena Cordella received?

      Japan Women's Wine Awards — G, Red (2015).

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