Our Story — family organic winery in Chianti Classico, Tuscany
A living project born in the heart of Chianti Classico.
HISTORY
1970
In the 1970s, Ascanio Lapis and Alma Matassini arrived at the small hamlet of Poggio San Polo (527m A.S.L.) in Gaiole in Chianti. They weren't looking to build a winery. Rather, they wanted a place to build a life with their nine children and tend to the surrounding vineyards and olive groves.
2005
In 2005, the first Poggio San Polo bottles were crafted and released by some of Ascanio and Alma's children. The bottles were shared first with family, friends, and then a small circle of people who appreciated the place and its wines.
2016
A new vision was on the horizon. Guided by Lorenzo Lapis, Ascanio and Alma's grandson, the future of Poggio San Polo began taking shape and would be rooted in respect for the land and the courage to think beyond.
2019
In 2019, Poggio San Polo achieved organic certification, formalizing a way of farming the family had practiced since the beginning. Organic farming is valued not as a trend, but as a non‑negotiable standard for Poggio San Polo.
2024
The addition of the Poggio San Polo - Castelnuovo Berardenga Estate, an ongoing revitalization project in both the vineyards and the winery.
2026
The story of Poggio San Polo continues to evolve between Gaiole in Chianti and Castelnuovo Berardenga.
2027
WHAT WE DO
Organic certification since 2019. Learn more via our visits and contact pages. Visit Contact
Wines
Handcrafted wines and olive oil
Visit Us
Experience Tuscany through our eyes
Collaborations
Let's work together
Your Events
Private celebrations, corporate retreats, wine-paired meals, and more.
Poggio San Polo | Gaiole in Chianti
Sitting at more than 500m a.s.l in the heart of Chianti Classico
Poggio San Polo | Castelnuovo Berardenga
Situated on the natural border between Chianti Classico and the Crete Senesi
