Poggio Il Castellare

In Tuscany there are places that can tell you ancient stories. The Baroncini family already started producing wine in 1489. So, the business passed from father to son over 500 years and today, in Montalcino, Bruna and Samuele still produce wine, as if they wanted to prove that time cannot undermine traditions. The high quality of the wines produced in the
Montalcino area was already known at the time of the Etruscans, who had developed active settlements on these small hills.
The name given to the company Tenuta Poggio Il Castellare brings us back to the historical roots of the place: the ruins of an ancient community with the remains of houses and towers on top of the hillock bearing the same name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Poggio Il Castellare winery located and in what part of Montalcino does it produce?

Poggio Il Castellare sits atop a hill in Montalcino, its name recalling the remains of an ancient settlement with traces of houses and towers. The property, 40 hectares in total, includes 7 hectares under vine, an area dedicated to truffles and woodland rich in medicinal herbs.

Who founded the Poggio Il Castellare winery?

The Baroncini family has made wine in Montalcino since 1489, with over 500 years of tradition passed down through the generations. In 1998 Bruna Baroncini and her grandson Samuele acquired the current Poggio Il Castellare estate, continuing the family's historic winemaking calling.

What wines does Poggio Il Castellare produce?

Production includes Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Sant'Antimo DOC, with an approach geared toward organic farming and showcasing the aromatic, spicy character typical of Sangiovese Grosso grown in the Montalcino area.