Despite earning a prestigious law degree, Florence-born Sienese (which some note is quite a controversial combination) Stefano Cinelli Colombini made the unconventional choice to return home and work on his family’s farm. Since 1981, he’s overseen Fattoria dei Barbi, a sprawling 350-hectare property spanning Montalcino, Scansano, and Chianti that is focused primarily on producing the prestigious Brunello wine. He’s responsible for exponentially expanding their sales to around 40 countries (including Asia), revitalizing their vineyards, pioneering sustainable winemaking techniques, and advocating for Brunello’s purity–meaning no chemicals or other additives. Beyond the farm, Stefano has played a pivotal role in agricultural research through his collaborations with Italian universities, but his true joy comes from hiking through the Tuscan countryside with his son.