T h e H i s t o r y o f t h e E s t a t e

1941

Podere Oliveto

The central part of the estate is known as Podere Oliveto, the first historic references to which date back to 1941, attributing its ownership to Signor Rossini Martelli, proprietor of the lands of the Castello di Velona. This farm was managed, like all those in the area during that period, according to the sharecropping system, and was devoted almost exclusively to the cultivation of olive trees.

1960

Abandonment of the Countryside

In the 1960s, Podere Oliveto, with the advent of industrialization and people’s escape towards the towns and cities, was left abandoned.

1994

The first vineyard

The first vineyard was planted by the preceding owner in parcel of land no. 56, and this still today constitutes the most “ancient” of those being farmed. It is in this plot that the best grapes are harvested, thanks to our constant and meticulous application of conservation, care and attention.

2012

Arrival in Montalcino

From their very first visit, Per and Janet fell in love with this place and could envisage its potential. Per purchased the property and gave it the name “Tenuta Buon Tempo”, as a tribute to the beauty of the surrounding countryside.

2015

The First “Buon Tempo” Brunello

In 2015, the 2010 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino was bottled and offered for sale, the first wine under the Tenuta Buon Tempo label.

2021

Official Organic Certification

After a long process of conversion, begun when Per arrived at Montalcino, in 2021 our official certification as an organic producer was received from Bioagricert. The company’s objective is to achieve total ecological sustainability by the end of 2030.