‘At San Polo, we are the custodians of an extraordinary place: Podernovi, a landscape of rare beauty and prestige in Montalcino. Here, tradition meets innovation, shaping a contemporary expression of this historic terroir. With deep respect for nature, sustainability, and the people who work with us, we craft wines that embody the elegance, authenticity, and ethical values that define our vision. This is the future we envision for our project: a future built on ethics and the protection of land and people. With humility and pride, we will continue to work with dedication to bring this vision to life, crafting wines that reflect our values and our deep respect for this unique territory.’
– Carlotta Allegrini
San Polo
Located a short drive from Florence, Siena and the sea, Brunello di Montalcino was the first red wine producing region in Italy to receive DOCG status. San Polo is an organic producer of Brunello di Montalcino owned by famed winemaker Marilisa Allegrini and her two daughters, Carlotta and Caterina. A wine industry icon, Marilisa Allegrini was the first Italian woman to be featured solo on the cover of the Wine Spectator.
Located on the cooler, high-elevation side of Montalcino, in what was once the original and only zone delineated for the production of Brunello di Montalcino, San Polo comprises 54 acres of organically-farmed land and focuses on regenerative viticulture. The first winery in Tuscany to obtain CasaClima Certification (similar to LEED certification), all wines are 100% estate-grown and bottled.
In 2007 Marilisa Allegrini reunited the historic San Polo estate, which had been divided for over a decade in one of the most prestigious sub zones of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. With an illustrious wine career spanning more than four decades, Marilisa Allegrini was the first woman from Italy to be recognized with a solo cover on Wine Spectator Magazine and was the longtime CEO of the Allegrini estate in Veneto before shifting focus to her beloved estate in Montalcino, San Polo. Since then, Marilisa has continued to bring her industry expertise, passion for wine, and respect for the environment to San Polo. Today, she runs the estate alongside her two daughters, Carlotta and Caterina.
Carlotta and Caterina Mastella Allegrini represent not only the next generation at San Polo but also the continued legacy of female leadership at the estate. With unique perspectives and experiences from the worlds of medicine and academia, Carlotta and Caterina lend a fresh vision to the winery and the role that wine plays in modern life.
“Wine absolutely has a place in a healthy lifestyle when enjoyed in moderation. It can contribute to a rich and meaningful life.” – Carlotta Mastella Allegrini, MD, Co-Proprietor & Global Ambassador
“At San Polo, we draw from the past to craft wines that express place and preserve the enduring harmony between our own humanity and the earth.” – Caterina Mastella Allegrini, PhD, Co-Proprietor & Director of Marketing & Communications
Region
Within Montalcino, many different styles of Brunello are produced due to the variations in altitude, exposure, micro-climate, and soil found in this incredibly diverse appellation.
San Polo is located in the highest elevation subregion of Montalcino, which benefits from cool nights and significant diurnal shifts. These temperature swings are coupled with less humidity and more wind, promoting vine health at San Polo. The nearby extinct volcano of Mount Amiata contributes to San Polo’s singular terroir through ancient pyroclastic deposits, while protecting the estate from south-easternly winds. This unique combination of elements provides San Polo with its signature style of elegant, savory, and age-worthy wines.
Sustainability
San Polo is dedicated to regenerative agriculture, a farming and grape growing approach used to improve and revitalize soil health, increase biodiversity and enhance ecosystem resilience.
Supporting Biodiversity:
The winery supports biodiversity by planting diverse cover crops and preserving the natural vegetation around the vineyard. This fosters a healthy habitat for wildlife and beneficial insects that aid in pest control and pollination.
Organic Farming:
Committed to organic methods, San Polo avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, opting instead for natural pest control and organic fertilizers to maintain ecosystem balance. By dry farming and incorporating agroforestry practices such as soil carbon management, San Polo also contributes to carbon capture and storage, supporting efforts against climate change.
Sustainable Architecture:
San Polo’s winery was built underground to conserve energy with aboveground flues that naturally regulate winery temperature and humidity. Water is drawn from underground springs and solar panels generate electricity.
CasaClima Certification:
CasaClima is a rigorous quality seal representing a comprehensive dedication to sustainability in the vineyard, winery, and local community.
San Polo Wine
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Rubio
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Rosso di Montalcino
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Brunello di Montalcino
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Podernovi
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Vignavecchia
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Vignamasso
Brand Assets
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