Podere Pellicciano

Welcome to Podere Pellicciano, an authentic expression of the Tuscan countryside located in the historic hills of San Miniato. As your guide, I invite you to explore a winery that is defined by its 'partnership with Mother…

Our exploration begins in the vineyards, the fundamental 'materialità' of the estate. To your left and right, the vines are meticulously tended to maximize the concentration of sugar and flavor. …

We now move into the fermentation room, where the 'technique' of winemaking becomes visible. This is the locus of 'alcoholic fermentation'—the process of transforming grape must into wine. …

As we descend into the aging cellar, the environment shifts. Here, the wine leaves the steel tanks and enters the 'Slavonian oak barrels' or smaller barriques. …

We now approach the bottling room, where the 'grande progetto' of the vintage is finally sealed. This is a space of mechanical precision, featuring a machine that handles everything from cleaning the bottles to squeezing the…

Before we proceed to the tasting, we must discuss the analytical tools of the trade: the glasses. At Podere Pellicciano, the choice of glass is not merely aesthetic; it is a technical requirement. …

Our final stop is the tasting table, where the 'Linguaggio del vino' is paired with the 'Linguaggio del cibo'—the language of food. In Tuscany, this always begins with the 'bread without salt.' This traditional neutral bread is…

As we conclude our journey through Podere Pellicciano, I hope you carry with you the 'stories' that Fabio and his family have shared. We have moved from the 'rolling green hills' to the high-tech fermentation tanks and the…