San Giorgio

Brand Description

The winery was founded in 1982 and purchased by the Tipa Bertarelli Family in 2016.  It covers 360 acres with the recent addition of a new cellar and 62 acres under vine with 10-20+ year old vines.  Production yields are maintained extremely low to ensure the highest quality wines at just 4-5 tons per hectare.  All vineyard management and production is carried out by hand and adheres to principles that respect nature and the land. 

Location of Vineyard

Located in Castelnuovo dell’Abate at the top of a ridge at 1,300 feet above sea level, San Giorgio is uniquely positioned in the southeastern part of Montalcino.  The soil is rich with fossils and there is also a major presence of clay with big portion of tufaceus outcrops. The climate is mild and Mediterranean with nearly constant winds.

Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy

A viticulture totally based on respectful methods and principles toward the environment allows a spontaneous productive balance with very low yield per hectare, completely harvested by hand and carefully selected.

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Winery Profile
Owner: Tipa Bertarelli Family
Winemaker: Luca Marrone
Total acreage under vine: 62
Founded: 1982
Production: 51000
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Acclaim
The nose is savory and crisp, with aromas of top soil, new leather, mixed herbs, black cherries and tart blackberries. The fruit turns sweeter and juicier on the palate, creating a pleasing contrast with chalky, insistent tannins. — acclaim for 2019 San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di Montalcino from Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2025
“Graceful nose of licorice root, restrained raspberries and pressed violets. The attack is firm and crisp, as expected from Sangiovese, but with supple cherries and ripe tannins. The finish is chewy with a chalky texture, yet dynamic.” — acclaim for 2022 San Giorgio Ciampoleto Rosso di Montalcino from James Suckling, Jul 2024
“Vibrant Acidity and refined tannins seep into the fabric of this round red, which is laced with cherry, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors. Mineral and underbrush accents add depth as this plays out on the long, dusty finish.” — acclaim for 2019 San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di Montalcino from Wine Spectator, Jun 2024
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