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Montalcino, family tradition, and radial hillside vineyards

Poggio il Castellare

On the north-eastern side of Montalcino, Poggio il Castellare grows from a family story spanning centuries: the Baroncini family has produced wine since 1489 and continues here with a project centered on Sangiovese and territorial identity. Around the old hilltop hamlet, vineyards spread in a radial “girapoggio” layout, the estate’s defining mark.

Historic roots, contemporary direction

The estate name recalls the site’s historical origins, connected to remains of an ancient settlement with houses and towers on the top of the hill. It is a landscape that expresses agricultural and cultural continuity, where wine remains the thread linking past and present. In 1998 Bruna Baroncini arrived in Montalcino to pursue the dream of producing Brunello. Today, together with Samuele and the family, she carries forward a path built on work, dedication, and quality research, keeping tradition alive while looking ahead.

Territory, biodiversity, and production style

The property covers about forty hectares: seven under organic vineyard cultivation, two as truffle ground, three as woodland rich in medicinal herbs, and the remaining area as arable land. Biodiversity is an integral part of the estate and supports the environmental balance of the area. The production philosophy protects Brunello’s typicity while highlighting Sangiovese Grosso character: hand-harvested grapes, careful vinification, and balanced aging between large casks and smaller wood to preserve fruit, aromas, and territorial recognizability.