Campogiovanni
Campogiovanni was established at the end of the last century when the San Felice winery decided to expand itself by purchasing the estate located to the south-east of the Ilcinese territory, an excellent place to grow Sangiovese grosso, known for its climatic and territorial peculiarities.
San Felice was a famous Chianti Classico winery that is named after the location in which it stands, in the territory of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The territory’s bond with wine is very ancient, beginning with the Etruscans and seeing numerous noble families take turns in power, including the Grisaldi Del Taja family, one of the founders of the Chianti Classico Consortium. A turning point for the San Felice estate came in 1978, when it became the property of the Allianz Group, and the hamlet to which it owes its name was renovated to be enhanced, and the same process of enhancement took place in the surrounding area. In fact, the Company operates a new process in search of wine excellence while respecting the environment, filling its vineyards and purchasing two more estates in strategic locations. These years also saw the birth of the Vitiarium, the experimental vineyard in which San Felice conducted studies on Sangiovese and other native grape varieties, rediscovering forgotten varieties that would later be used to enhance the characteristics of the wine.
Today, in addition to the vineyards in Chianti, San Felice has other properties: Campogiovanni in Montalcino and Bell’Aja in Bolgheri.
The vineyards of the Campogiovanni Estate extend for 20 hectares, most of which are destined for the production of Brunello (14 of those planted with vines) and are composed of different types of soil: limestone, alluvial and clay. Their different composition allows the estate to identify the best soils for each planting and to produce grapes with distinct power, elegance and softness that, once combined, will combine perfectly to create wines with unique and authentic flavours.
The vinification processes take place in full respect of the territory.
Maceration takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, while fermentation takes place in steel containers, where the harvested grapes undergo malolactic fermentation. Refinement is made up of two different phases: the first in Slavonian oak casks and tonneaux for a period of about 36 months (which varies according to the wine), and the last in the bottle for a further 12 months.
The production includes: Brunello di Montalcino (vintage and in the version Il Quercione Riserva) and Rosso di Montalcino.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Campogiovanni winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?
Campogiovanni is located on the southeastern side of Montalcino, near Sant'Angelo in Colle, an area recognized for climate characteristics particularly well suited to Sangiovese Grosso. The estate covers 65 hectares in total, of which 19 are under vine (14 registered for Brunello), plus olive groves and woodland, with varied soil types — calcareous, alluvial and clay — that yield grapes with differing power, elegance and softness depending on the plot.
Who founded the Campogiovanni winery?
Campogiovanni was created when San Felice, the historic Chianti Classico winery owned by the Allianz Group since 1978, decided to expand by acquiring this estate in Montalcino. San Felice today also owns Bell'Aja in Bolgheri, alongside its historic Chianti properties, as part of an overall project focused on pursuing wine excellence with respect for the environment.
What wines does Campogiovanni produce? What is its flagship wine?
Production includes Brunello di Montalcino Annata and the single-vineyard Riserva 'Il Quercione', alongside Rosso di Montalcino. Il Quercione, made from selected grapes from the vineyard of the same name, is the winery's most prestigious label, with a 20-day maceration and a total aging of 36 months in cask and 12 in bottle.
Has the Campogiovanni winery received major awards?
Yes: Campogiovanni's Brunello di Montalcino has been included three times in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Best Wines of the World, also earning high scores from critics such as James Suckling (94/100) and Wine Spectator itself (95/100 for the 2018 vintage), alongside positive reviews from Robert Parker.
Can you visit the Campogiovanni winery? Do they offer tastings?
Yes, tastings can be booked either at Tenuta San Felice in Chianti or directly at Tenuta Campogiovanni in Montalcino, through the winery's official website — an opportunity to get to know both the Brunello-focused project and the historic Chianti estate from which Campogiovanni originated.
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