The Abbadia Ardenga Winery returns to Vinitaly. At the 2026 edition, the winery’s wines will be presented within the Brunello Consortium area, Hall 9 (Tuscany) – Stand B4, Sub 7.
Vinitaly provides an opportunity to present the new vintages of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, which are the result of recent investments in the vineyard and winery, as well as the collaboration, established several years ago, with oenologist Paolo Caciorgna. This project marks a tangible evolution in the style of Abbadia Ardenga’s wines, increasingly focused on quality and the full expression of the terroir.
“We are proud of the wines we will be presenting because they truly capture the essence of Brunello and Sangiovese in their typical form, whilst also emphasising the freshness and distinct acidity that are a distinctive feature of Montalcino wines – says Rosanna Zari, the winery’s director – We will be at Vinitaly alongside the Consortium; we are part of a region and a broader project in which we all strongly believe”.
“It’s a difficult time for the global economy, we know, but we’re also looking forward to this Vinitaly with optimism and determination, confident that the quality of our products, and our ability to attract visitors and tell stories of local character and terroir, are central and decisive – adds Zari – We are familiar with the dynamic vision that the Consortium – of which we have been a part since 1967 and of which we are founding members – has towards new markets, just as we are aware of its focus on traditional markets. One area in which we at Abbadia Ardenga are investing more and more is wine tourism; we welcome wine lovers and enthusiastic wine tourists to our winery to share our ancient history and our products”.
About us
The Il Poggio – Abbadia Ardenga winery in Torrenieri (Montalcino) is a veritable museum. Round arches, tower stones left in their natural setting, loopholes, escape tunnels and defensive embrasures, ancient wells and underground waterways flowing right beneath the cellar. Inside, one can admire the traces of a long and glorious past.
There are the remains of the feudal fortification and those of the ‘Fermata-Osteria’ which served the Roman-Francigena road. A veritable museum built not only with great passion and love, but also with
skill and modern exhibition standards. It is no coincidence that today these premises form part of the historical treasures of the Valdorcia Park and are a destination for discerning and knowledgeable tourists.
The estate and its commitment to solidarity, care and culture. The entire estate is owned by the Società di Esecutori di Pie Disposizioni in Siena and comprises 8 hectares of olive groves and 10 hectares of vineyards. Half of the vineyards are registered for the production of Brunello di Montalcino. The estate’s proceeds are used by the owners to manage care homes, museums and cultural and social activities.
The vineyards are situated in a hilly area facing south-east on the Sienese side of the municipality of Montalcino. Thanks to the favourable soil composition and a very favourable microclimate, the grapes here reach full ripeness and acquire a complex of precious, pleasant aromas which they then impart to the wine. In keeping with centuries-old traditions, the estate’s production methods have remained unchanged.
The history of Abbadia Ardenga is ancient and eventful, with roots stretching back to the early Middle Ages when, in the 11th century, the Monastery of Ardenga was founded by a count of French descent, a member of the Ranieri family. The monastery was partially destroyed, sharing the sad fate of many villages in the Sienese countryside during the harsh medieval period. In the Romanesque church of Sant’Andrea in Abbadia Ardenga, architectural elements from the period have been discovered, but the discovery of over two-thirds of an ancient crypt is undoubtedly the most significant and sensational find. It is a seven-aisled crypt, two of which span the entire width of the church. Originating from Abbadia Ardenga and now housed in the Pinacoteca di Siena are: the Romanesque altar frontal, the earliest dated painting from the Sienese school (1215), and the panels depicting the Passion of Christ, attributed to Giudo da Siena (1275–1280).