Poggio Mandorlo

What Poggio Mandorlo does

Poggio Mandorlo Srl is a privately held Italian winery founded in 2001 in Seggiano, Tuscany, operating from a single estate at the foot of the extinct Amiata volcano within the Montecucco DOCG appellation. The company produces and sells a portfolio of seven wines spanning a quality and price ladder: Àpici (premium Cabernet Franc), Il Poggiomandorlo (flagship Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend), Le Ombre (Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Sangiovese blend), La Querce (DOCG Sangiovese), Il Vigneto di Poggio (100% Merlot), Rosa di Poggio (rosato from Merlot and Sangiovese), and Il Guardiano (entry-level Sangiovese-Merlot introduced in 2009). Winemaking relies on stainless steel fermentation with French oak aging for top-tier wines, and viticulture follows sustainable practices (organic fertilizers, cover crops, sulphur/copper-only plant protection) on volcanic soils with distinct alberese and argilloscisti formations at approximately 400 meters elevation.

The business monetizes wine through direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales via its own website and through a curated network of fine dining restaurant partners in Rome and Milan (the "Amici di Poggio Mandorlo" network, including Bistrot 64, Pipero & Friends, Checchino 1887, and Vun at Park Hyatt). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is currently domestic-only with no documented export channel. The company is founder-led by Giuseppe Bianconi with winemaker Filippo Paoletti and a small team (1-10 employees).

Commercially, Poggio Mandorlo relies on third-party wine guide validation (Veronelli Guida Oro, Bibenda, Gambero Rosso, Luca Maroni, Daniele Cernilli) and international competition recognition (Mundus Vini, Frankfurt International Wine Trophy) as its primary brand-building mechanism, supplemented by organic social media on Facebook and Instagram. There is no external institutional funding, no parent company, and no documented M&A activity. The operating model is consistent with a small, founder-controlled Tuscan boutique winery pursuing premium positioning through terroir expression, guide credibility, and selective on-premise endorsement rather than volume-driven growth.

Name

Poggio Mandorlo

Legal name

Poggio Mandorlo Srl

Website

https://poggiomandorlo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Poggio Mandorlo is a privately held Tuscan boutique winery founded in 2001, producing a seven-wine portfolio from a volcanic-terroir estate in the Montecucco DOCG zone, selling directly to consumers online and through curated fine dining partners in Rome and Milan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAFAAAB

Wine Production & Winemaking

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Alcoholic Beverage Production (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider)

SECONDARYAFAGAJAJ

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Viticulture & Vineyard Operations (Grapes for Wine/Table)

SECONDARYCRADAIAB

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits) Manufacturing & Brands

Keywords

• Premium wine production
• Tuscan estate wines
• Estate bottled reds
• Alta Maremma vineyards
• Italian winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Seggiano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of wines through the company e-commerce shop and potentially through restaurant/hospitality partnerships. Revenue generated from sale of still wines (red, rosé) across multiple appellation categories including Montecucco DOCG, IGT Toscana Rosso, and IGT Toscana Rosato.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Poggio Mandorlo is a Tuscan winery that produces and sells estate-bottled wines from vineyards located in Seggiano, Alta Maremma. The company cultivates its own grapes and vinifies a portfolio of seven labels including red blends, single-vineyard wines, and a rosé, distributing them via direct-to-consumer channels and through Italian restaurant partners.

Product overview

Poggio Mandorlo is a traditional Italian winery located in the Alta Maremma region at the foot of the extinct Amiata volcano in the Montecucco DOCG area. Founded in 2001, the winery produces a portfolio of seven distinct wines including two flagship premium reds (Il Poggiomandorlo and Le Ombre), two Sangiovese-based wines (La Querce DOCG and Il Guardiano entry-level), a rosé (Rosa di Poggio), a pure Merlot (Il Vigneto di Poggio), and a Cabernet Franc reserve (Àpici). The wines range from entry-level to premium tiers, with aging potential in French oak barriques for the top wines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Il Poggiomandorlo
• Le Ombre
• La Querce
• Il Guardiano
• Rosa di Poggio
• Il Vigneto di Poggio
• Àpici

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple wines received Tre Stelle Oro recognition from Veronelli Guida Oro (maximum recognition)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bistrot 64, RomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner featuring Poggio Mandorlo wines. Run by Emanuele Cozzo (Patron Sommelier) and Nota Kotaro (Chef). Part of the Amici di Poggio Mandorlo network showcasing wines in fine dining context.
• Pipero & Friends, RomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner featuring Poggio Mandorlo wines. Run by Alessandro Pipero (Patron). Part of the Amici di Poggio Mandorlo network.
• Ristorante Checchino 1887, RomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Roman restaurant partner featuring Poggio Mandorlo wines. Run by Elio e Francesco Mariani (Patron e Chef). Part of the Amici di Poggio Mandorlo network.
• Ristorante Vun Hotel Park Hyatt, MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine dining restaurant partner at Park Hyatt Milan featuring Poggio Mandorlo wines. Run by Nicola Ultimo (F&B Manager). Part of the Amici di Poggio Mandorlo network.
• Oliver GlowigminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef partner who supports and features Poggio Mandorlo wines as part of the Amici di Poggio Mandorlo network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Grattamacco: Premium Tuscan estate (Bolgheri DOC) producing terroir-driven red wines; comparable boutique positioning but operates in a more internationally recognized appellation.

Direct peers

• Sassotondo: Boutique Tuscan winery producing estate-bottled wines with volcanic/igneous soils, comparable premium positioning, small team, and award recognition in Italian wine guides.
• Castello di Volpaia: Family-owned Tuscan estate producing premium Chianti Classico wines; comparable boutique scale, DTC sales, restaurant partnerships, and reliance on Italian wine guide recognition.
• Le Pupille: Iconic Maremma estate producing premium Tuscan wines with a similar boutique estate model, restaurant partnerships, and award-winning reputation in the same geographic zone.
• Tua Rita: Maremma-based premium winery producing terroir-driven red blends and single-varietal wines; comparable scale, estate-based model, and emphasis on international varieties in coastal Tuscany.
• Petrolo: Tuscan boutique estate in Chianti Valdarno producing terroir-expressive Sangiovese-led wines; comparable boutique scale, family ownership, and DTC/restaurant-led premium distribution model.
• Collemassari: Montecucco DOCG producer based in the same Maremma region; directly comparable estate-based winery with similar Sangiovese and Merlot focus and DTC/restaurant-led distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Marchesi de' Frescobaldi: One of Italy's largest and oldest Tuscan wine producers with a multi-estate portfolio across Tuscany; competes for the same fine dining buyers and wine guide recognition but at vastly greater scale.
• Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia): Producer of the iconic Sassicaia and other Bolgheri wines; defines the upper tier of premium Tuscan wines and sets the price ceiling that boutique producers like Poggio Mandorlo aspire toward.
• Marchesi Antinori: Iconic multi-generational Tuscan producer with Tignanello and Solaia; broad incumbent in the premium Tuscan wine category serving the same fine dining and collector channels as Poggio Mandorlo.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PoggioMandorlo
• Instagraminstagram.com/poggiomandorlo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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