Fattoria Pulcino
ファットリア・プルチーノ
16th-century friary turned family Vino Nobile estate since the 1960s.
Fattoria Pulcino is a family-run estate on the outskirts of Montepulciano, along the road toward Chianciano Terme. The property began life as a 16th-century friary before being converted into a working farmhouse, and its historic underground cellar—still used today to age Vino Nobile di Montepulciano—dates from that era. The estate was established as a modern agricultural business in the early 1960s by Sergio Ercolani, affectionately nicknamed 'il Pulcino' (the Chick), and is still run by his family today. Of the estate's roughly 80 hectares, about 8 hectares are planted to vine at an elevation of around 450 meters in the hills surrounding Montepulciano, on clay-sandy soils. The vineyards are planted with Prugnolo Gentile (the local Sangiovese clone), Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo, and Ciliegiolo, producing DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and DOC Rosso di Montepulciano, alongside Chianti Colli Senesi, Bianco Vergine della Valdichiana, and Vin Santo. Vinification follows traditional methods using wooden vats, with aging in small and medium oak barrels in the 16th-century cellar. Fattoria Pulcino is a registered member of the Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Beyond wine, the estate produces extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese, cured meats, honey, and jams, and operates an adjoining farm-to-table restaurant and agriturismo offering cellar tours and tastings.
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Who Is This For?
For travelers who want to combine an authentic Vino Nobile di Montepulciano tasting with a genuine Tuscan farm-to-table meal, and for those drawn to small, multi-generational family estates with centuries-old cellars rather than large commercial producers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What wines does Fattoria Pulcino produce?
- Fattoria Pulcino's flagship wine is DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, made mainly from Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) with Canaiolo, Mammolo, and Ciliegiolo. The estate also produces Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, Chianti Colli Senesi, Bianco Vergine della Valdichiana, and Vin Santo.
- How old is Fattoria Pulcino?
- The property's cellar dates back to a 16th-century friary, but the estate was founded as a modern family winery and farm in the early 1960s by Sergio Ercolani, whose family still runs it today.
- Can visitors tour the winery and taste the wines?
- Yes. Fattoria Pulcino welcomes visitors for guided tours of its historic 16th-century cellar, wine tastings, and meals at its adjoining farm-to-table restaurant using ingredients produced on the estate.
- Is Fattoria Pulcino a certified Vino Nobile di Montepulciano producer?
- Yes, Fattoria Pulcino is a registered member of the Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the official body governing the DOCG appellation.
- What other products does the estate make besides wine?
- In addition to wine, Fattoria Pulcino produces extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese, cured meats, honey, and jams, reflecting its identity as a working Tuscan farm as well as a winery.