San Polo is a beautiful estate located in the southeastern part of Montalcino, overlooking the Sant’Antimo valley and Mount Amiata. It consists of 52 acres, of which 40 are dedicated to vines. Only 20 acres are currently producing Brunello di Montalcino. In February 2007 the estate was purchased by Marilisa Allegrini, co-owner of the renowned Allegrini winery in Veneto, and Leonardo LoCascio, CEO and President of Winebow, Inc., America’s leading importer and distributor of premium Italian wines.

The vineyards at San Polo were planted between 1990 and 2000 and the first wines were produced in 1997. All vineyards have been planted at a high density with Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. In an effort to employ environmentally sound and sustainable agriculture, natural compost and nitrogen-rich plants have replaced the chemical treatments in the vineyards. The picturesque olive groves and a magnificent farmhouse enrich the property with a natural, genuine Tuscan charm, while the modern, underground winery and cellar provide the best environment and technology for state-of-the-art winemaking.

In their commitment to make San Polo one of the leading estates in Montalcino, Marilisa and Leonardo have hired winemaker Carlo Ferrini, currently one of the leaders in Italian winemaking. Mr. Ferrini will manage a team of professionals in both the vineyards and cellar to ensure consistent quality and a refined style for the wines of San Polo. In 2001 Marilisa and Leonardo founded Poggio al Tesoro, a beautiful estate in the celebrated area of Bolgheri, located in the upper Tuscan Maremma. With the acquisition of San Polo, they are undertaking with great enthusiasm a new challenge in the exclusive territory of Montalcino.