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Fortuna

Fortuna is a small Brunello di Montalcino producer whose auction record consists of two wines: the standard Brunello di Montalcino averaging $74 across 85 lots, and a Riserva at $81 average across 5 lots. With 180 lots at a $74 average and a maximum of $123, Fortuna occupies the accessible tier of the Brunello secondary market—genuine DOCG wine at prices well below the appellation's celebrated names. The modest price ceiling of $123 indicates no meaningful investment premium: buyers purchase Fortuna Brunello for quality and appellation character at below-average Brunello pricing rather than for scarcity or critical score potential. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG regulations require 100% Sangiovese Grosso, minimum five years ageing for the standard wine (including two in wood and four months in bottle) and six years for Riserva, ensuring a baseline of production rigour. Fortuna's consistent production and the 180-lot auction presence across both wines confirm reliable secondary-market supply without premium pricing—a pattern typical of mid-tier Montalcino estates that produce well but without the critical attention, old-vine sourcing, or production limits that drive the appellation's top-tier pricing above $150 per bottle. The northern or central Montalcino location contributes to a more aromatic, finely structured style than the warmer southern and eastern sectors.