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 the most successful consulting oenologists in Italy within a few years. Carlo has accompanied over 40 vintages and, as a consultant for over 100 wineries, has shaped not only Tuscany but the entire wine world of Italy. 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 are among many others that also belong to Carlo's consistently highly regarded and famous clients. In recognition of his achievements, the "Associazione Italiana Sommelier" named him Oenologist of the Year in 2003, the same title was already awarded to him in 2000 by the "Gambero Rosso". 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 incredibly great talent.
Today, Carlo combines "the best of both worlds"; on one hand, he continues to advise wineries throughout Italy, and on the other hand, he owns his own winery with vineyards in Tuscany and on Mount Etna. Two regions that Carlo is extremely passionate about and can fully identify with. It is therefore no surprise that Podere Giodo has developed into one of the flagship producers of Brunello di Montalcino. The winery is THE epitome of an almost incomprehensibly elegant interpretation of Sangiovese from Montalcino.
For his own winery and heartfelt project in Tuscany, Carlo focused from the very beginning 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 only three-hectare site, 13,000 bottles are produced, making it one of the smallest wineries in Montalcino.