- Chianti Colli Fiorentini
the wines of the Family castle
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- Wines produced:
Chianti Colli Fiorentini, IGT Toscana and Vinsanto
- Vines:
Sangiovese, Colorino, Merlot, Trebbiano, Malvasia bianca
- Bottles produced:
100.000
- Cultivation / production:
Organically
- Vini Azienda:
Chianti Colli Fiorentini Rosso RiservaProduction area: Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Grape variety: SangioveseTerroir: alberese stone
Altitude: 328 metres above sea level
Vinification: traditional in steel with alcoholic fermentation in steel for 7 days, resulting in prolonged maceration on the skins and malolactic fermentation in steel.
Aging / Refinement: 24 months in 25HL Slavonian oak barrels.
Colour: Intense ruby red up to garnet
Perfume: complex, elegant with hints of fruit and notes of undergrowth and leather
Taste: Persistent, with fine tannins, balanced and harmonious
A perfect wine with all main courses of meat and game. Excellent with mature cheeses..
- Sangiovese di Toscana IGT 2015
Grape variety: Sangiovese 100%
Certified/ denomination: IGT
Aging / Refinement: in oak barrels for 18 months and 6 months in tonneaux. A further refinement of at least 6 months in the bottle follows. Produced only in the best years
Vinification: Harvested by hand in mid-September, vinified at a controlled temperature, with a prolonged maceration on the skins for about 22 days. Fermentations take place in steel.
Colour: ruby red color up to garnet after Aging / Refinement
Perfume: intense on the nose with aromas of cherry and plum, strong hints reminiscent of sweet spices, white pepper.
Taste: harmonious, with good tannins, persistent and fresh.
Excellent wine for red meats, roasts, game, stewed game and very tasty cheeses. Serve at 16-18 °.
- Rosso di Toscana IGT
Grape variety: Colorino
Certified/ denomination: IGT
Terroir: alberese stone
Altitude: 380 metres above sea level
Vinification: traditional in steel for 14/15 days, at a controlled temperatureAging / Refinement: in wood 25HL Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months
Colour: intense ruby red
Perfume: intense and full, rich in floral and fruity nuances
Taste: soft and savory, with well integrated tannins, elegantly present.
Excellent for important main courses based on red meat and game, mature cheeses
- Merlot di Toscana IGT
Grape variety: Merlot
Certified/ denomination: IGT
Terroir: alberese stone and sand
Altitude: 325 metres above sea level
Vinification: traditional in red. Alcoholic fermentation for 7 days in steel, prolonged maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature in steel.
Aging / Refinement: tonneaux for 24 months
Colour: intense ruby red
Perfume: complex and deep, with notes of small red fruits.
Taste: enveloping and persistent, with soft, harmonious and fine tannins
Ideal wine with first courses dressed with meat sauce, red meats, game and medium-aged cheeses
- Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC 2018
Grape variety: Vermentino
Certified/ denomination: DOC
Vinification: in white with cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation at controlled temperature
Aging / Refinement: in steelColour: straw yellow color
Perfume: scent of white flowers and peach with mineral notes
Taste: fresh, balanced, fine
Ideal for fish, raw, seafood, shellfish soups and delicate vegetable-based pasta dishes.
South-east of Florence, on the hills between Chianti and Valdarno, there lies this beautiful estate of about 200 hectares in size.
Historical evidence about an early settlement in the area dates back to 1066. In the Middle Ages, the castle was razed to the ground except for the tower, and it was rebuilt in the following centuries.
The current appearance of the buildings is due to the reconstruction and restoration works carried out by a historical Florentine family in the mid-19th century. However, it is believed that the cellars – which appear in ancient images of the estate – were built before the 17th century; and as such, they pre-date the construction of the villa itself.
In the following decades, the castle and the estate passed from hand to hand among different noble families – until 1935, when they were purchased by the current owners.
During World War II, the villa was first under German control, then under English control. The cellars sheltered several works by Michelangelo and Donatello, which is probably the main reason why the building was spared from the bombings. After the War, the owners regained possession of the villa and began the restoration.
The current generation runs the property with a passion not only for wine production but also for tourism. Visitors from across the globe have the opportunity to taste some of the finest Tuscan wines, surrounded by the beauty of the Florentine countryside.
The estate’s vineyards cover about 20 hectares at an altitude between 300 and 370 meters above sea level.
The grape varieties are Sangiovese, Colorino, Merlot, Trebbiano Toscano, and Malvasia Bianca, which become fine Tuscan wines such as Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Rosso di Toscana IGT, and more.