Five Questions with Il Poggione's Head Winemaker Alessandro Bindocci

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 🕒 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!