Val di Suga

Val di Suga was established in 1969 when a company owned by the Italian politician Aldo Moro purchased farmland on the northern slope of Montalcino. The property was originally used for arable crops and fruit trees before being converted to vineyards during the 1960s. The first harvest occurred in 1973, and the first wines under the estate brand were sold in 1975. In 1994, the winery was acquired by Angelini Wines and Estates, an entrepreneurial family group that modernized the production facilities and significantly expanded the vineyard holdings. Under this new leadership, the producer transitioned from making general blends to a strict focus on specific single vineyard sites and terroir expression.

The estate covers approximately 55 hectares of Sangiovese vines distributed across three distinct locations on the Montalcino hill. These holdings are situated on the northern, southeastern, and southwestern slopes, providing a rare breadth of microclimates and soil profiles within a single property. The northern vineyard, Vigna del Lago, sits near a lake on clay soils that yield wines with floral notes and high acidity. To the southeast, Poggio al Granchio is characterized by galestro shale and produces more muscular, structured wines. The southwestern Vigna Spuntali features sandy soils and maritime influences that result in riper fruit profiles. Winemaking techniques involve a combination of stainless steel fermentation and aging in large 50-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks, alongside some smaller French oak barrels for specific bottlings.

The producer is recognized as a pioneer of the single vineyard concept in the region, releasing individual bottlings for its three principal sites to highlight their unique characteristics. Vigna del Lago was the first cru established in 1983, followed by Vigna Spuntali in 1988 and Poggio al Granchio in 2009. These wines are known for their clarity and their ability to demonstrate the geological diversity found throughout the Brunello di Montalcino appellation. In addition to the site specific labels, the winery produces a classic Brunello di Montalcino and a Rosso di Montalcino that blend fruit from all three sectors of the estate. The winery is a frequent recipient of high scores from international critics and serves as a reference point for those studying the diverse subzones of the territory.