Boutique estate winery

Located in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine zone, this estate has been producing Tuscan wine and olive oil since 1964 – in a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, and following the principles of organic farming.

The winery owns 60 hectares of land in the municipality of San Casciano Val di Pesa, with vineyards and olive groves perfectly set in the natural and rural landscape which is typical of this area in the heart of Tuscany.

Most of the 15 hectares of vineyards are cultivated with Sangiovese, with smaller amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot. The high quality of the grapes is achieved by controlling the production through strict reduction techniques such as short pruning, thinning, and selection of the bunches. The same is true for the choice of Sangiovese clones, which privileges those of better quality, even at the expense of yield. The limited quantity reflects the philosophy of the winery, which has elected to remain a small Boutique Winery, favoring fine wine and oil.

The philosophy of the company is to grow crops with the lowest possible environmental impact. Green manure is used rather than chemical fertilizers, and herbicides are banned: instead, weed and pest control are achieved with environmentally-friendly farming techniques, such as under-vine weeding.

A similar quest for premium quality also inspires the production of olive oil, destined to be labeled as Chianti Classico DOP and Tuscan IGP. To ensure the best quality oil, the olives from the estate’s 17 hectares of olive groves are pressed in a continuous cycle and at a controlled temperature within 12 hours of harvesting.