Behind the Giodo winery stands the most famous oenologist of modern Italy, Carlo Ferrini. Carlo's goal is to embody the ultimate elegance and finesse in his Brunello. Carlo Ferrini was born in 1954 in the heart of Tuscany in Florence. With his degree in Agronomy from the University of Florence in hand, he became one of Italy's most successful consulting oenologists within a few years. Carlo has overseen over 40 vintages and, as a consultant to more than 100 wineries, has shaped not only Tuscany but the entire Italian wine world. Some of the most successful wines of Antinori, as well as the famous Tignanello, are thanks to him. Ricasoli, Fonterutoli, Casanova di Neri, and Castello di Romitorio, among many others, also belong to Carlo's consistently highly rated and famous clients. In recognition of his achievements, the »Associazione Italiana Sommelier« named him Oenologist of the Year in 2003, a title he had already received from »Gambero Rosso« in 2000. In 2008, he was even named the best winemaker in the world by the American wine magazine »Wine Enthusiast«. Carlo's successes clearly speak for his incredible talent.
Today, Carlo combines "the best of both worlds": on one hand, he continues to consult wineries throughout Italy, and on the other, he owns his own winery with vineyards in Tuscany and on Mount Etna. Two regions that Carlo is extremely passionate about and with which he fully identifies. It is therefore no surprise that Podere Giodo has developed into one of the flagship estates of Brunello di Montalcino. The winery is THE epitome of an almost unbelievably elegant interpretation of Sangiovese from Montalcino.
For his own winery and passion project in Tuscany, Carlo relied from the start on his favorite grape variety, Sangiovese, as well as the highest possible quality and unique terroir. He searched for many years for the perfect location until he finally discovered and purchased his first own one-hectare plot in Montalcino in 2002.
In recent years, Giodo has become one of the best and most impressive wineries in Montalcino. From the just three-hectare site, 13,000 bottles are produced, making it also one of the smallest wineries in Montalcino.
