Owned by the Bindi family since the days of sharecropping, the great-grandfather turned it into a managed farm in 1955, then an agritourism in 1972, and in 2000 Il Cocco obtained the organic production certification.
Located a just few kilometers from the village of Montalcino at Podere Il Cocco we offer genuine hospitality, original local products and wine tasting in the cellar.
We use genuine, seasonal produce grown for the most part on the own farm, which our chef uses to create typical dishes of the Tuscan culinary tradition.
For centuries, Poggio Cocco has dominated the Orcia and Ombrone valleys, overlooking Mount Amiata. This strategic hill takes its name from Cocco Salimbeni, a powerful lord who, in the early 15th century, controlled the Rocca di Castiglione d'Orcia and the troops along the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrim route to Rome. Podere il Cocco served as a military outpost thanks to its privileged position: from here, one could survey the Rocca di Castiglione d'Orcia, Cocco Salimbeni's fortified residence, to the east, and gaze out to the Mediterranean Sea to the south. This historical legacy still permeates the atmosphere of the place today, where the ancient stones and breathtaking views recount centuries of Tuscan history, from medieval battles to the peace of the countryside, transforming a military control point into a haven of tranquility and beauty.
Four generations of the Bindi family have tended and cultivated Podere il Cocco from 1900 to the present day. Gino Bindi, the family patriarch in the early 1900s, managed all the Bindi-Ciacci farms on horseback, becoming a legendary figure in these hills. After the war, Giovanni Bindi inherited the farm from his great-uncle Gino and oversaw its complete renovation, opening the first guest rooms in 1972 with the historic agritourism license no. 2. The farm was managed by sharecroppers who over time became true family friends, passing on to Giacomo, the current owner, an invaluable legacy of farming knowledge, traditional agricultural techniques, and respect for the land. Special thanks to Franco Meattini, a sincere friend and invaluable guide who personally taught me the Tuscan art. Today, that ancient knowledge is the deep rooted foundation on which organic farming and the Cocco philosophy of life grow: producing with nature, not against it. VISIT THE COMPANY
Since 1972, with the historic license number 2 of the province of Siena, Podere il Cocco has welcomed guests to one of the first agritourism facilities in the Val d'Orcia. Located at 600 meters above sea level, just 5 km from Montalcino, our organic farm offers an authentic experience in the Tuscan countryside. You can stay completely independently in a studio apartment of approximately 35 square meters with a private terrace or in a two-bedroom apartment with a private bathroom, furnished in traditional Tuscan style and equipped with air conditioning. You can stay either in the entire apartment or in just one room. All rooms guarantee modern comforts while respecting tradition. The Bindi family's family-run hospitality allows you to experience the slow pace of country life, among Brunello vineyards, centuries-old olive groves, and pristine woods. The panoramic location offers breathtaking sunsets over the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the mountain breeze ensures cool nights even in summer. Here, far from mass tourism, you'll find silence, the authenticity of local produce, and the warm welcome of those who truly live in harmony with nature. DISCOVER THE FARMHOUSE
Dal 2000, Giacomo Bindi guida la quarta generazione con una visione chiara: creare un'azienda "viva" dove corpo, mente e natura convivono in armonia. La conversione al biologico certificato non è stata solo una scelta produttiva, ma una filosofia di vita che permea ogni decisione in vigna, cantina e oliveto. L'obiettivo va oltre la produzione di vini naturali: attraverso la sperimentazione continua e studio delle tecniche biodinamiche, Giacomo lavora per ripristinare l'equilibrio dell'ecosistema, rigenerare la fertilità del suolo e favorire la biodiversità. Ogni vite, ogni olivo, ogni metro quadrato di terra viene rispettato come organismo vivente, senza forzature chimiche. Il risultato sono vini e oli che esprimono autenticità e territorialità, frutto di un terroir sano che dona liberamente, senza essere sfruttato. Qui il biologico non è un'etichetta ma un impegno quotidiano verso le generazioni future. DISCOVER OUR WINES