Agostina Pieri Archivi — Enoteca di Piazza

Established twenty years ago out of the passion for the land and the wine that represents it, Agostina Pieri is a family-run business that has made a name for itself through experimentation and quality raw materials.

In order to always guarantee high quality standards, the farm cannot be visited and only the production activity is carried out inside, which is looked after by the founder’s heirs, Jacopo for the agronomic part and Francesco for the cellar and the production of oil and wine.

Agostina Pieri farm is located in Montalcino and extends over 20 hectares (11 hectares of vineyards and 8 hectares of olive groves). It is characterised by the profound differentiation of its five vineyard fields, which is directly reflected in the aromas and notes of its wines.

The grapes from each field are processed, analysed and stored separately, so that the properties of each vineyard are preserved and their differences are enhanced. If the high quality standards are not met, the wine is downgraded to a normal table wine and analysed for future improvement.

The production process usually involves an initial phase of manual harvesting and crushing, fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, and ageing, consisting of an initial refinement in Slavonian and Tonneaux oak casks and a final one between bottling and marketing.

Among the productions of Agostina Pieri farm we find both the typical wines of the territory such as Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino and Sant’Antimo, and extra virgin olive oil (the latter added to the farm’s portfolio only in 2015).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Agostina Pieri winery located? In what wine area does it produce?

Agostina Pieri is located in Montalcino, in the province of Siena, in the Piancornello - Sant'Angelo Scalo area, in the southern part of the municipality. The winery falls within three appellations: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Rosso di Montalcino DOC and Sant'Antimo DOC. Montalcino's southern side is among the warmest in the appellation, with a marked Mediterranean influence: a terroir that favors riper grapes, softer tannins and warmer, more enveloping wines, different from the more austere, vertical Brunello typical of the cooler, breezier northern part of the municipality.

Who founded the Agostina Pieri winery? Is it a family business?

Yes, it is a family-run winery now in its third generation. Its roots go back to 1978, when grandfather Alessandro planted the first 4 hectares of Sangiovese, initially selling the grapes to other local wineries. In 1991 the land passed by inheritance to his three daughters Agostina, Silvana and Graziella; it was Agostina, together with her sons Jacopo and Francesco, who turned the estate into an independent winery, bottling the first vintage of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino in 1994, just 3,000 bottles. Today Jacopo oversees the vineyard and agronomy, Francesco the cellar and olive oil.

Does the Agostina Pieri winery produce organic wines? What approach do they take in the vineyard and cellar?

The winery works, vinifies and stores the grapes from each of its five vineyard plots separately, to preserve the character of each individual vineyard and highlight the differences in the finished wine. Harvest is done by hand, followed by pressing and fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks; aging takes place in large Slavonian oak casks and in tonneaux, with a final aging period between bottling and release. If a batch does not meet the expected quality standards, it is declassified to table wine and analyzed to find room for improvement in future vintages.

What wines does the Agostina Pieri winery produce? What is its most famous wine?

The range includes Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, also in Riserva version, Rosso di Montalcino DOC and Sant'Antimo DOC, alongside an extra virgin olive oil added to the winery's portfolio only in 2015. Its most celebrated label is the Rosso di Montalcino, which in 1995 earned a landmark recognition for the appellation, while Brunello remains the flagship wine for structure and aging potential. The overall style favors concentration, ripe fruit and soft tannin, consistent with the vineyard's warm position on Montalcino's southern side.

Has the Agostina Pieri winery received major awards? Is it a renowned winery?

Yes: Agostina Pieri's Rosso di Montalcino 1995 was the first, and to date the only, Rosso di Montalcino in the appellation to win Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso, the guide's highest honor. An exceptional result for a wine type usually considered 'lesser' compared to Brunello, which has made the winery a benchmark case in Montalcino and cemented its reputation among critics and enthusiasts, well beyond its small production size.

Can you visit the Agostina Pieri winery? Do they offer tastings?

The winery is not currently open for visits: to consistently maintain high quality standards, the estate focuses exclusively on production, overseen by the founder's heirs, Jacopo for the agronomic side and Francesco for the cellar and olive oil. No visitor reception, on-site tastings or organized wine tourism experiences are offered. Those wishing to get to know Agostina Pieri's wines can do so by buying and tasting them independently, for example through Enoteca di Piazza.

Where can you buy Agostina Pieri wines? Are they distributed abroad?

Agostina Pieri wines are available through Enoteca di Piazza, as well as select wine shops and some restaurants in Italy. The winery also has an established presence in foreign markets, particularly the United States, where it is distributed by importers specializing in niche Tuscan labels such as Polaner Selections and Rare Wine Co., and is available through retailers in several American cities.