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The Estate was founded in the aftermath of World War II as a working farm and it has gradually transformed into a focused, disciplined wine estate – a project grounded in place, with Sangiovese at its very heart.

Its roots sink into complex terrain – clay, galestro, tuff, and red soils – each lending its own distinct nuance. Every vineyard is a variation on a theme, shaped by the character of the land beneath it. In the cellar, the grapes are handled with care and restraint: slow fermentations, long aging in large oak casks, minimal intervention. This is where Sangiovese finds its most complete expression – this is what becomes Ugolforte, the Brunello of Tenuta San Giorgio.

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History

From Farm to Estate

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1946

The estate is founded, originally intended for non-winemaking activities.

1982

The Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona family sells the property to a local farming family.

1985

The first bottles of Brunello are produced.

2000

The first Brunello label, Ugolforte, is released.

2004

Ugolforte receives the prestigious “Tre Bicchieri” award from Gambero Rosso.

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2010

The 2005 vintage of Ugolforte marks the beginning of the estate’s collaboration with the Pontifical Swiss Guard.

2016

The estate joins the ColleMassari Estates group, founded by Claudio Tipa and his sister Maria Iris Tipa Bertarelli. With a portfolio that includes Poggio di Sotto, Grattamacco, and ColleMassari, the family Tipa Bertarelli brings a shared vision rooted in excellence and respect for the land. Under their leadership, San Giorgio becomes part of a broader winemaking project.

2016-2018

Strategic acquisitions and new plantings expand and enrich San Giorgio’s vineyard landscape.

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2019

The entire estate is certified organic.

2020

First organic-certified vintage of Ciampoleto, Rosso di Montalcino.

2024

In January 2024, Ugolforte Riserva is released, the first vintage of Tenuta San Giorgio's Riserva, 2018 harvest.

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2024

Ugolforte Riserva 2018 earns major national and international accolades – 96 points from both Wine Spectator and James Suckling, a Gold Medal at Mundus Vini, “Outstanding Debut” from the Veronelli Guide, and the “Gemma” distinction from AIS Vitae.

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