In this episode of Five Questions, Billy sits down with Alessandro Bindocci, winemaker at Il Poggione, one of Montalcino’s founding estates and a benchmark producer of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino.

From the estate’s roots as a working Tuscan farm to its massage-selection Sangiovese vineyards, Alessandro shares how Il Poggione balances deep tradition with innovation in the cellar. He discusses the influence of Barolo on his winemaking, the adoption of submerged-cap fermentation, the vintages that shaped his career, and Il Poggione’s ongoing organic efforts.

🔑 Episode Highlights

The history and philosophy of Il Poggione
Sangiovese and the terroir of southern Montalcino
Lessons from Barolo and the submerged-cap technique
Memorable vintages: 1955, 2006, and 2010
The future of Il Poggione: sustainability and organic farming

🕒 Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Vint Wine Podcast
00:19 Welcome to Five Questions
00:44 Meet Alessandro Bindocci
00:54 Vineyards and Varieties
01:41 About Il Poggione Winery
02:31 Inspirations and Techniques
04:03 Memorable Vintages
05:08 The Road Ahead for Il Poggione
05:48 Closing

The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com.

Cheers!

Five Questions with Il Poggione's Head Winemaker Alessandro Bindocci