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Belpoggio winery is located in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the municipality of Montalcino, and was founded in 2005 thanks to the relentless pursuit of quality of Enrico Martellozzo, former owner of Bellussi Spumanti, and the passion for Tuscany of his wife Renata Rami.

The area in which the farm stands, thanks to the presence of a perfect microclimate and a soil rich in skeleton composed of clay and tuff, is ideal for the cultivation of Sangiovese.

This family project then began to expand, also thanks to the collaboration of oenologist Francesco Adami, already responsible for the production of prosecco and, in particular, for the selection of grapes and the development of fermentation technologies.

Belpoggio extends for 10 hectares (5 of which are planted with vines, the others are dedicated to olive production) and consists of a renovated old farmhouse and the winery, which has also been renovated and adapted with modern equipment for the vinification and ageing of the wine produced.

The vineyards are located 400 metres above sea level and are laid out on terraces on steep, rocky slopes facing south-west.

Harvesting is carried out with total respect for the land, as is the entire vinification process, carried out with temperature-controlled maceration, a first refinement in oak barrels for 24-36 months and a second in the cellar following bottling.

The production is exclusively of Sangiovese, used to produce Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino and IGT Toscana.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Belpoggio winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?

Belpoggio is located in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, in the municipality of Montalcino, about 500 meters from the celebrated Abbey of Sant'Antimo. The vineyards, at 400 meters of altitude on steep terraces, benefit from an ideal microclimate and soil rich in stone, clay and tufa for growing Sangiovese.

Who founded the Belpoggio winery? Is it a family business?

Yes: Belpoggio was founded in 2005 by Enrico Martellozzo, already owner of Bellussi Spumanti, together with his wife Renata Rami, a Tuscany enthusiast. Today the 10-hectare winery (5 under vine) is led by the fourth generation of the Martellozzo family, with winemaker Francesco Adami.

What wines does Belpoggio produce?

Production, exclusively Sangiovese-based, includes Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino and Rosso di Paolo, a Toscana IGT. Aging takes place in oak casks for 24-36 months, followed by a further bottle aging period after bottling.