Il Poggiolino
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Il Poggiolino is a small Chianti Classico estate in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, shaped by hillside Sangiovese, cellar-door hospitality, and a production history dating to 1965. The appeal is not scale or spectacle, but a compact visit through vineyard, cellar, and tasting room, with the land kept central to the glass.
Questions
Frequently asked
What kind of setting is Il Poggiolino?
Il Poggiolino sits in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa as a hilltop winery and villa in Chianti Classico, with vineyards, a cellar, a tasting room, and outdoor spaces. The estate is casual, quiet, and set up for reservation-only visits, with parking on site.
What's Il Poggiolino's location?
Il Poggiolino is located at Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Tuscany, Italien, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa.
What should I budget for Il Poggiolino?
Pricing at Il Poggiolino is listed as $40 per person.
What's the defining thing about Il Poggiolino?
The core draw is the estate’s small-scale Chianti Classico production, centered on Sangiovese, Colorino, and Merlot, with wines made from its own vineyards since 1965. That makes the visit feel rooted in the property rather than styled as a generic tasting stop.
How hard is it to get in to Il Poggiolino?
Access is by reservation and the format is compact, with standard tastings and vineyard tour plus tasting visits lasting about 90 minutes. The $40 per person price point and small capacity keep it closer to an appointment than a walk-in stop.
The field
How it compares
| Place | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Il Poggiolino | Chianti Classico, $$ | · |
| Casa Emma | Tavarnelle Val di Pesa | · |
| Chateau Petrus | Pomerol | · |
| Craggy Range | Hastings | World's 50 Best |
| Azienda Agricola Casanova di Neri di Giacomo Neri | Montalcino | World's 50 Best |
| Masi | Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella | · |
| Giacomo Conterno | Monforte d'Alba | · |