
TERRACOTTA WINE JARS
The kiln of Massimo Carbone creates, according to traditional techniques and strictly by hand, wine jars and amphorae using exclusively Certified Clay of Impruneta.
The kiln is a member of the Associazione Fornaci Storiche ed Artistiche di Impruneta (Association of Historical and Artistic Kilns of Impruneta) and proudly bears the trademark “ARTISTIC & TRADITIONAL CERAMICS” of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Crafts.

AMPHORA

JAR

PALLÒ

Terracotta is the oldest material used by man for storing wine. Using terracotta wine amphorae today means rediscovering a millennia-old tradition and at the same time enhancing a natural and very modern material which, if used correctly, is practically eternal.
The kiln of Massimo Carbone creates, according to traditional techniques and strictly by hand, wine jars and amphorae using exclusively Certified Clay of Impruneta, unique in the world for its resistance to frost and perfect for oenological use due to its insulating and inert qualities. Together with winemakers of great skill and sensitivity, the kiln has perfected the classic Etruscan amphora, culminating in the creation of containers that are ideal for vinification. The amphorae do not require any additional internal treatments such as enamelling or polishing with wax and it remains easy to sanitise through the washing with water. At the last edition of Vinitaly, the wines born in the jars of the kiln were very highly lauded.
Siena University Laboratory Materials Analysis
Bulk Density 1.99 g/cm3
Open Porosity 18,60%
Real Density 2,74 g/cm3
Water Absorption 5,2%
Permeability 3.9*10-11


Francesca Fontanelli
Together with Massimo in life and work, the right hand of the master as well as creative mind and communicative force behind Fornace Carbone, born in the Desco district, neighbourhood of Pallò, she has been working at the kiln since 2012.
After training at the Liceo Artistico (High School with an Artistic curriculum) of Porta Romana, where she discovered her aptitude for plastic materials, came her meeting with Fornace Carbone and with Massimo, which finally brought her within the professional environment she always yearned for. She meanwhile continued her studies in marketing at the School of Business Sciences of Bagno a Ripoli.