A FAMILY history
The story of Poggiotondo began in 1968 when Carlo Antonini, a teacher with a passion for agriculture and beekeeping, purchased the estate, in Cerreto Guidi which historically belonged to the Conti Guidi – an ancient noble family that owned lands in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.
This family also gave its name to the village of Cerreto Guidi in the Middle Ages.
The story of Poggiotondo began in 1968 when Carlo Antonini, a teacher with a passion for agriculture and beekeeping, purchased the estate, in Cerreto Guidi which historically belonged to the Conti Guidi – an ancient noble family that owned lands in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.
This family also gave its name to the village of Cerreto Guidi in the Middle Ages.
Cerreto Guidi, situated along the historic Via Francigena, was once a destination for pilgrims.
In the heart of the village, Cosimo I de’ Medici, of the renowned Florentine Medici family, built the magnificent Villa Medicea, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.
Today, Cerreto Guidi remains an authentic gem in the heart of Tuscany, located near Pisa, Lucca, and Siena, just 40 km from the Tyrrenian Sea.
Cerreto Guidi, situated along the historic Via Francigena, was once a destination for pilgrims.
In the heart of the village, Cosimo I de’ Medici, of the renowned Florentine Medici family, built the magnificent Villa Medicea, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.
Today, Cerreto Guidi remains an authentic gem in the heart of Tuscany, located near Pisa, Lucca, and Siena, just 40 km from the Tyrrenian Sea.
The great passion of Carlo for viticulture was transmitted to his son Alberto, who together with his wife Alessandra and their children, Angelica, Margherita and Carlo, aims to valorize the territory in to the respect of Tuscan wine growing tradition.
Through meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar, Alberto and Alessandra strive to produce wines that embody elegance, balance, and a strong sense of place.
The great passion of Carlo for viticulture was transmitted to his son Alberto, who together with his wife Alessandra and their children, Angelica, Margherita and Carlo, aims to valorize the territory in to the respect of Tuscan wine growing tradition.
Through meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar, Alberto and Alessandra strive to produce wines that embody elegance, balance, and a strong sense of place.
A Mediterranean climate and calcareous soils provide the perfect environment for 50 hectares of organically farmed vineyards.
The focus on native grape varieties — Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino, Trebbiano and Vermentino — creates wines of remarkable vitality and purity.
Poggiotondo has been organically certified since the 2014 vintage.
In 2024 we achieved the EQUALITAS certification recognizing us as a “sustainable winery”.
We embrace sustainable practices across our entire production process, meeting environmental, social and economic criteria This certification celebrates our commitment to preserving the integrity of our iconic land, the Chianti region.
A Mediterranean climate and calcareous soils provide the perfect environment for 50 hectares of organically farmed vineyards.
The focus on native grape varieties—Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino, and a small portion of Trebbiano, in line with the original “Chianti Recipe”—creates wines of remarkable vitality and purity.
Poggiotondo has been organically certified since the 2014 vintage.
In 2024 we achieved the EQUALITAS certification recognizing us as a “sustainable winery”.
We embrace sustainable practices across our entire production process, meeting environmental, social and economic criteria This certification celebrates our commitment to preserving the integrity of our iconic land, the Chianti region.
