Azienda Agricola Urlari is unique amongst Italian wineries in that it integrates the best elements of wine making from around the globe. Italy contributes the lands, the Tuscan sun and perfect micro climate, Sangiovese grapes, and most importantly, a passion for great wines. Urlari embraces the Italian wine industry's philosophy that the most critical factor in making great wine is the purity and intensity of the grapes. The Bordeaux varietals, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, Alicante bouchet and petit verdot were imported from France and planted, with the Tuscan Sangiovese plants, in 2006. These varietals were selected for their individual strength and character, and for the potential result when they are artfully blended. Jean-Philippe Fort, one of the most recognized and respected wine makers from Bordeaux, joins our team as our winemaker. Jean-Philippe has worked with Michel Rolland's team for more than 20 years, consulting 70 wineries with more than 40% Grande Cru classe. He brings the French touch and his personal style and vision for blending Bordeaux wines. He was drawn to work on our project in Tuscany, his first time working beyond French borders, by the opportunity to create a wine that incorporates all modern thinking and theories from farming to winemaking to marketing. For more information about our wine venture, please visit our website www.urlari.com