Az. Agr. Podere Brizio

About Winery and Wines

A modern Story of an ancient state. Podere Brizio is a winery near Montalcino, whose history is inextricably linked with the production of world-famous Brunello Many archaeological findings demonstrate that wine was important locally in Etruscan times. While there is no shortage of winemaking evidence in the Middle Ages and the modern era, a red wine called “Brunello” or “Brunellino” began to be produced from native grapes as late as the nineteenth century; it was later acknowledged as a Sangiovese variant. The earliest attempts to produce a purebred wine from this noble variety date to the late 1900s, which resulted in premium wines suited for long ageing. Known for years within a small circle of connoisseurs, Brunello di Montalcino started to become a hallmark of Italian excellence internationally in the second half of the twentieth century, receiving the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (the highest ranking for Italian wines) in 1980. The area also boasts the Rosso di Montalcino DOC, which was established in 1984.

On the Podere Brizio estate, the marine-origin sand and loam soil cover marl and limestone dating back more than 100 million years, making this the perfect terroir for our vineyards, according to a sustainable philosophy that is respectful of the soil and the natural lifecycle of the vines. A jewel in the Montalcino hills, Podere Brizio comprises 33 hectares of land, including over 11 hectares planted to Sangiovese and two hectares of olive trees.