San Polo Archivi — Enoteca di Piazza

A lifelong ambassador of Allegrini wines, Marilisa Allegrini was the first Italian woman to appear on the cover of Wine Spectator and was recently named Cavaliere del Lavoro. She is the heroine of a unique story full of passion and foresight, dedication, and respect for the environment. A story that starts with the family business in Valpolicella – Veneto – and her arrival in Tuscany in 2001 to implement the ambitious production diversification project right here in this unique and multi-faceted terroir. San Polo is a proud representative of this project, with its organic vineyards, its certifications, its avant-garde cellar where sustainable architecture rules, and most importantly, with its forward-thinking philosophy. It is a captivating story, also intertwining the fate of her daughters Carlotta and Caterina, who today, alongside their mother, continue this entrepreneurial project with the values, ethics, and same spirit of innovation and determination that was once founded on the family’s great passion for wine.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

San Polo is located on the southeastern side of the Montalcino hillside, at 450 meters of altitude, with 22 hectares of land of which 16 are under vine (8 dedicated to Brunello). A position that allows the winery to express a Tuscan terroir distinct from the owning family's home territory, Valpolicella.

Who founded the San Polo winery?

San Polo was born in 2001 from a diversification project by Marilisa Allegrini, longtime ambassador for the Allegrini family's Valpolicella wines and the first Italian woman on the cover of Wine Spectator. Marilisa later took over 100% of the company's shares, becoming sole owner of the winery, today joined by her daughters Carlotta and Caterina.

Does the San Polo winery produce organic wines?

Yes: San Polo farms organic vineyards and built a cutting-edge cellar based on bio-architecture and eco-sustainability principles, becoming the first winery in Tuscany to earn the CasaClima Wine certification, recognizing energy efficiency in wine buildings.

Can you visit the San Polo winery? Do they offer tastings?

Yes, the visit ends with a guided tasting of four of the winery's wines, paired with a selection of Pecorino di Pienza cheeses, an experience designed to get to know up close the Allegrini family's Tuscan project.