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 HighlightsThe history and philosophy of Il PoggioneSangiovese and the terroir of southern MontalcinoLessons from Barolo and the submerged-cap techniqueMemorable vintages: 1955, 2006, and 2010The future of Il Poggione: sustainability and organic farming🕒 Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Vint Wine Podcast00:19 Welcome to Five Questions00:44 Meet Alessandro Bindocci00:54 Vineyards and Varieties01:41 About Il Poggione Winery02:31 Inspirations and Techniques04:03 Memorable Vintages05:08 The Road Ahead for Il Poggione05:48 ClosingThe 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 [email protected]. Cheers!

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