Meet the Winemaker — a Winemaking and Viticulture Workshop at Cantina Il Poggio
Meet the Winemaker – a Winemaking and Viticulture Workshop at Cantina Il Poggio
Once Upon a Time, There Were “Wine Tours”
If you love wine not only in the glass but in everything that comes before it — the vineyard, the barrels, the waiting — the Meet the Winemaker – a Winemaking and Viticulture Workshop at Cantina Il Poggio is the experience for you.
It’s not a typical wine tour. It’s a private, behind-the-scenes encounter for those who want to truly understand what happens before a bottle reaches the table.
Just like in the old days — or at least in Italian wineries less than forty years ago — there were no “wine tours,” no scripts, and no visitors in the modern sense. It was just the producer, sharing the spontaneous story of someone who literally spends his days in his vineyards.
For Those Who Want to Go Beyond a Simple Wine Tasting
This exclusive experience gives you the opportunity to meet directly with the winemaker of Cantina Il Poggio, Luca, and explore every stage of production — from vine growing and winemaking to aging in barrels and bottles, ending with a guided technical tasting.
It’s designed for those who already have a basic understanding of wine — sommeliers, professional tasters, distributors, exporters, importers — and who want to go deeper into the technical side, understand the decisions that shape each wine’s identity, and taste with awareness.
👉 Available by appointment only, Monday to Friday, and confirmed exclusively by the winery staff.
The Visit: An Immersive Journey into Cantina Il Poggio
Among the Vines
It all begins in the vineyard, where the winemaker shares the story of the estate and explains the unique traits of the terroir.
You’ll learn how climate, soil composition, and vineyard management influence every cluster of grapes — and ultimately, every sip.
Inside the Winery: The Heart of Winemaking
The visit continues in the vinification area, where you’ll bring to life concepts that often remain abstract in books: maceration, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, and the delicate sequence of steps that follow the harvest.
It’s a hands-on look at the real craft of winemaking.
In the Barrel Cellar: Tasting Straight from the Cask
Here, the wine is still evolving.
Guided by the winemaker, you’ll taste directly from the barrels, discovering the nuances that define each vintage.
A rare opportunity to experience wine in its most authentic, living form — and discuss it with the person who made it.
The Technical Tasting: Labels and Vintages Selected by the Winemaker
The experience concludes with a technical tasting personally led by the winemaker.
You’ll sample a curated selection of wines — different labels and vintages depending on availability — designed to take you on a thoughtful, sensory journey through the Cantina Il Poggio style.
How to Book the Winemaker’s Tasting at Cantina Il Poggio
📅 Availability: Monday to Friday only
📞 Reservation required: confirmed exclusively after direct contact with the winery staff
🚕 Transport: if you’d rather not drive, we recommend contacting Cesare directly at +39 335 600 8326
Why Choose This Experience
- To explore the world of wine through a technical, informed approach
- To have a one-on-one dialogue with the winemaker
- To taste wines still aging in the barrel, before bottling
- To understand the connection between land, decisions, and what ends up in the glass
Book Your Winemaker’s Tasting Now
📩 Email us at info@cantinailpoggio.it to request more information and schedule your visit.
Experience Cantina Il Poggio differently — a journey designed for those who don’t just want to drink wine, but to go beyond it.