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Poggiotondo covers 70 hectares on the Western hills of the Chianti region. Alberto Antonini, the owner and winemaker at Poggiotondo makes his Poggiotondo wines in a modern style, whilst adhering to the true regional characteristics of the Chianti region in which the grapes are grown. Balance and harmony is the philosophy of all Poggiotondo wines. Alberto has totally replanted the 50 hectares of vineyards since he took over from his father in 2001, to the latest Sangiovese clones, Canaiolo, Colorino, Merlot, Syrah, Trebbiano and Malvasia. The vineyards, situated at 100 metres above sea level, are planted at 6,250 vines per hectare, in order to reduce the yield per vine and increase the overall quality of the grapes. The extra virgin olive oil that is produced at Poggiotondo is made from Frantoio and Mignola, the latter variety is grown only in the region of Cerreto Guidi where Poggiotondo is located, and is very intense in aroma and flavour.