Meet the Winemaker | Jacopo Fiore at Podere San Biagio | 4 Min Read
Ever wondered how a winemaker turns nature into a melody you can taste? Meet Jacopo Fiore of Podere San Biagio—a storyteller who lets the land, the vines, and a touch of music guide every bottle he creates.
If you’re the kind of person who believes wine is more than just a drink—if you think it’s a story, a song, a feeling—then you’re going to want to know Jacopo Fiore.
Nestled in the hills where Abruzzo and Marche meet, Jacopo is the winemaker behind Podere San Biagio, a small but soulful winery where music, art, and nature blend seamlessly. Here, Jacopo crafts wines that are as raw and unfiltered as a live acoustic set—bottles that sing of wild herbs, ripe fruit, and the unpredictable beauty of nature.
But before Jacopo was making wines, he was making music. You can still see it in his process—the rhythm in the way he talks about fermentation, the way he lets the grapes do their thing without too much intervention, like a jazz musician letting the notes flow. "Wine should speak for itself," he says. "It should be like a good song—honest, unfiltered, and with a story to tell."
The Roots: Podere San Biagio
Podere San Biagio isn’t just a winery; it’s a time capsule. The land has been in Jacopo’s family for decades, originally used for growing grains and olives. It wasn’t until 2000 that they started producing wine, and in 2014, Jacopo took over, bringing with him a passion for organic farming and a natural, hands-off approach.
"The vineyard is like a stage," he says. "The grapes are the instruments, and my job is just to keep them in tune."
Situated between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains, the vineyard is a playground of clay-limestone soils, cooled by mountain breezes and warmed by the sun. It’s the kind of place where the vines are wild and the wines are a little wild, too. "I don’t want to tame them," Jacopo laughs. "I want them to express themselves."
The Wines: Bold, Untamed, and Full of Character
Jacopo’s wines aren’t for everyone—and that’s exactly the point. He’s not trying to make perfectly polished, predictable wines. He’s making wines that speak to the land, the vintage, and his own artistic vision.
Trebbiano,Podere San Biagio: This isn’t your typical crisp white wine. Jacopo’s Trebbiano spends 90 days fermenting on the skins in amphorae, pulling out intense flavors of ripe yellow fruit and dried herbs. It’s bold, earthy, and slightly wild, with a structure that stands up to spicy dishes like Thai green curry or Szechuan stir-fry. "It’s like a rock song," Jacopo says. "A little rough around the edges, but it sticks with you."
Montepulciano, Podere San Biagio: If Trebbiano is the rock song, Montepulciano is the power ballad. Made with 100% Montepulciano grapes from old vines, it’s aged for two years in oak, giving it deep, spicy notes of black cherry, tobacco, and leather. The tannins are firm but smooth, like a bass line that grounds the whole experience. "It’s the wine I’d want to drink on a rainy night with a good book and some dark chocolate," Jacopo says.
Why Natural Wine?
For Jacopo, natural wine isn’t just a trend—it’s a way of life. "I don’t add anything, I don’t take anything away," he says. "It’s about letting the grapes speak for themselves."
That means spontaneous fermentation, no filtering, and only minimal sulfites at bottling. It’s a process that’s riskier, sure, but it’s also more honest. "If you taste one of my wines and it’s a little funky, that’s because that’s what the land wanted to say that year," Jacopo explains. "I’m just here to translate."
Why We Love Podere San Biagio
At The Earth Wine, we’re all about stories—about people who pour their hearts into every bottle, who see winemaking as more than a job. Jacopo is one of those people. He’s not just making wine; he’s creating a conversation between the land, the grapes, and the people who drink it.
When you open a bottle of Podere San Biagio, you’re not just tasting fermented grape juice. You’re tasting Jacopo’s story. You’re tasting Abruzzo’s wild landscape. You’re tasting the music that plays in his cellar as he works. You’re tasting the past, the present, and a little bit of what’s to come.
So pour a glass, sit back, and listen to what the wine has to say. Because at Podere San Biagio, every bottle has a story—and every story deserves to be heard.
