Crafting outstanding wines from challenging vintages
San Guglielmo winemaker interview
Note from the archive: this article announced a live conversation with San Guglielmo’s winemaker Michael Peter Motiu, held in June 2024.
In a premium wine world where acclaimed vintages steal the spotlight, we often overlook the true resilience and artistry required in crafting wines from the most challenging harvests.
In June 2024 I hosted, together with my co-host Mark Norman, a live conversation as we delved into the untold stories of San Guglielmo in Montalcino, together with their winemaker Michael Peter Motiu, affectionately known as Mike to everyone.
From battling adverse weather to overcoming unexpected hurdles, he shared firsthand the profound pride woven into each bottle of Brunello di Montalcino born from adversity! To taste the wines I select from Montalcino producers like San Guglielmo, explore the Toscana Wine Club memberships.
By Claudia Callegari, DipWSET Level 4 Certified sommelier. I lead private wine tastings at Tuscan villas, visits to small wineries and the Toscana Wine Club.
Reviewed and updated on October 20, 2026.
