Francesco Poli

Francesco Poli is a farm and distillery based in Santa Massenza, in the Valle dei Laghi, one of the most distinctive areas in Trentino thanks to the interplay between viticulture, Nosiola and the culture of distilling. The village lies between Trento and the Lake Garda area, in a borderland landscape where Mediterranean influences meet the Alpine climate: the presence of the lake, the Ora del Garda wind and the slopes of Monte Gazza all contribute to a temperate, breezy microclimate that is particularly well-suited to slow, precise maturation.

The producer’s identity is linked above all to Nosiola and Trentino Vino Santo, a historic speciality of Santa Massenza. The grapes set aside for drying are handled with care to respect the delicacy of the raw material and are dried in well-ventilated areas, following a method that enhances their natural concentration without compromising their aromatic finesse. In the vineyards, situated amongst the hills surrounding the lake and in cooler, higher-altitude areas, calcareous-marly soils, alluvial deposits and well-ventilated conditions coexist – elements that favour wines with a fresh, mineral and precise character.

The approach to viticulture is focused on organic farming, with an emphasis on soil fertility, biodiversity and practices that minimise the impact on the vineyard. Research into resistant grape varieties and a sensitivity to the natural balance complement a production philosophy centred on expressing the terroir. The result is a consistent style that combines Trentino tradition, aromatic purity and a contemporary interpretation of the Santa Massenza landscape.