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“UP is one of the most exciting Tuscan producers I've been turned onto in some time. It's rare for me to come across a new, young winery like this that seems to be doing everything right.

The wines speak for themselves and stylistically they manage to have one foot on the international stage, while the other is firmly planted in Tuscan terra and tradition.

A tough balance to strike but they pull it off while also having a very modern, forward-looking philosophy.”

Dustin Wilson, Master Sommelier

Discover Tuscan Merlots: Extraordinary wines to buy before they become impossible to find!
Esquire Italy
January, 2025

For a long time, in the niche of great Tuscan wines, the most prestigious labels were almost always the expression of just one grape variety: Sangiovese. Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino built their legend on this variety of Romagnolo origin, which gives rise to its top expressions in the Grand Duchy. However, in the last three decades, another grape variety has found suitable soils and climates in Tuscany for creating great wines: Merlot.
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Bryant Imports introduces Ultima Pietra Wines in the U.S.
Wine Industry Advisor
November, 2023

The first wines that Bryant Imports is introducing to its exclusive wine list and the U.S. market, are produced by Ultima Pietra, an emerging Italian winery whose treasure trove of wines resonate with rare elegance and refined character.

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The “Ultima” Tuscan Day
Classic Chicago Magazine
August, 2023

Walking the vineyard with Margot and Corinna Banti, Ultima Pietra’s Cellar Master, you can feel their fidelity to the land and its vines.

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Ultima Pietra First Taste
Matthew Jukes on Wednesday Wines
July, 2023

Standing on the precipice of greatness, with the highest standards and a no-compromise attitude Ultima Pietra is set for stardom.

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