Tag: Chianti Classico

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Castello di Querceto: Where History Takes Root and Wine Finds Its Voice

Amid the rolling hills of Greve in Chianti, a picturesque drive through neatly combed vineyards leads to Castello di Querceto, a historic estate where tradition and winemaking have flourished for over a century. Since 1897, the François family has nurtured this medieval property, shaping the identity of Chianti Classico and leaving an indelible mark on Tuscan viticulture. With a legacy built on passion, innovation, and … Continue reading Castello di Querceto: Where History Takes Root and Wine Finds Its Voice

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Bertinga: Elevating Chianti Classico, One Vineyard at a Time

We arrived at Bertinga Winery mid-morning, welcomed by Luca Vitiello, the estate’s Sales and Marketing Director, who took us on a tour of the vineyards before visiting the cellar. Driving and walking through the sloping parcels, we took in the spectacular view of the meticulously maintained rows of vines stretching across the hillsides of Gaiole in Chianti, each with its own unique characteristics. Luca highlighted … Continue reading Bertinga: Elevating Chianti Classico, One Vineyard at a Time

Rowena Dumlao
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Chianti Classico Celebrates 100 Years: Presidential Event with Mattarella and Exclusive Tasting in Rome

The Chianti Classico Wine Consortium, Italy’s oldest wine consortium, marked its 100th anniversary with an extraordinary day of celebrations in Rome. In a symbolic and prestigious encounter, Giovanni Manetti, President of the Consortium, was received by President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale Palace, the official residence of the President of the Italian Republic. This meeting highlighted the historical significance of the Consortium and the role … Continue reading Chianti Classico Celebrates 100 Years: Presidential Event with Mattarella and Exclusive Tasting in Rome

Rowena Dumlao
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Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: Il Picchio and La Corte

The role of the Francois family of Castello di Querceto is profound in the viticultural history of Tuscany. Since 1897 when Carlo Francois purchased the castle built in the Middle Ages located in Greve in Chianti. Of French origin, the family can count among its members some illustrious ancestors such as the brothers Giuseppe, a talented mathematician, and Alessandro, a famous archaeologist. In relation to … Continue reading Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: Il Picchio and La Corte

Rowena Dumlao
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The Association of Winemakers in Castellina in Chianti Recounts its 20 Years Through Armando Castagno’s Book

In celebration of the 20th year anniversary of the Association of Winemakers in Castellina in Chianti, the association entrusted to Armando Castagno, one of Italy’s well-respected wine professionals, the task of interviewing all 37 wine producers, recounting their stories, their wines and their valued territory, a part of the splendid Chianti Classico area, through a book entitled “Castellina in Chianti – Territorio, Vino, Persone”. As … Continue reading The Association of Winemakers in Castellina in Chianti Recounts its 20 Years Through Armando Castagno’s Book

Rowena Dumlao
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125 Years of Castello di Querceto is Celebrated With Chianti Classico Gran Selezione La Corte 2019

The Francois family of Castello di Querceto celebrates its 125 years as wine producer with the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione La Corte 2019, an elegant Sangiovese cru that interprets the excellence of the 2019 vintage. “All in all, a perfect vintage for our celebration of such an important anniversary,” concluded Simone François, fourth generation of a family fiercely proud of its traditions, and one whose … Continue reading 125 Years of Castello di Querceto is Celebrated With Chianti Classico Gran Selezione La Corte 2019

Rowena Dumlao
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Nittardi Launches International Art Contest for its 40th Anniversary Wine Label

Nittardi Wine Estate is a boutique winery situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico region with 40 hectares of vineyards divided between Castellina in Chianti and Maremma in Tuscany. It was originally a defensive tower known as early as 1183 by the name of “Nectar Dei” (The Nectar of the God) between Florence and Sienna. In the 16th-century, the estate was owned̀ by one … Continue reading Nittardi Launches International Art Contest for its 40th Anniversary Wine Label

Rowena Dumlao
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The White Soul of Brolio, Francesco Ricasoli Presents Ricasoli 1141 Torricella From 1943 to 2019

Chianti Classico, a region dominated by red wine production, is also an excellent territory for white wines with great aging potential as proven by Castello di Brolio Torricella of Ricasoli 1141. At the vertical tasting of the wines with AIS Rome Delegation that was guided by Valentino Tesi, Best Sommelier of AIS Italy in 2019, Francesco Ricasoli, president of Ricasoli 1141, showcased 13 vintages (14 … Continue reading The White Soul of Brolio, Francesco Ricasoli Presents Ricasoli 1141 Torricella From 1943 to 2019

Rowena Dumlao
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Ricasoli 1141 in Chianti Classico: The Castle, the Baron and the Wine

For almost nine centuries, the Ricasoli family of Castello di Brolio has played a leading role in Tuscany’s history of wine including the conception of Chianti Classico. In the year 1141, there was a written testimony linking the family to wine in the castle making them the first to dedicate themselves to the improvement of agriculture and viticulture after perceiving the great potential of the … Continue reading Ricasoli 1141 in Chianti Classico: The Castle, the Baron and the Wine

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Fattoria La Leccia in Tuscany: A Family of Women Who Gave New Life to Their Wines

Holm oak is a special kind of tree. It can live up to a thousand years as it spreads its massive and dense umbrella crown giving protection and shield from natural adversity. Its timber is very strong and hard which has been useful carriages and agricultural tools since ancient times, as well as excellent firewood which provides long lasting fire and heat. Its acorns are … Continue reading Fattoria La Leccia in Tuscany: A Family of Women Who Gave New Life to Their Wines

Rowena Dumlao
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Discovering the Chianti Classico of Casale dello Sparviero

“When my father, in the mid-70s, decided to invest in Tuscany, I was enchanted by the nature that surrounded the farm. I soon realized that behind a bottle of wine there was a world of passion and effort that took years to show its fruits. I tried to pass on the same passion handed down by my father Olindo to Arrigo, my son, firmly convinced … Continue reading Discovering the Chianti Classico of Casale dello Sparviero

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Premiata Fattoria di Castelvecchi: Ancient Historical Winery and Vineyards in Chianti

Wine is not just a bottle with the fermented liquid product of grapes inside. There’s a vast world of research, work, passion and history behind every finished bottle. One fine example is Premiata Fattoria di Castelvecchi, a wine estate in Tuscany, Italy where the location alone unfolds hundreds of years of history. Nestled in the heart of the panoramic hills of Chianti Classico in Radda … Continue reading Premiata Fattoria di Castelvecchi: Ancient Historical Winery and Vineyards in Chianti

Rowena Dumlao
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Castello di Meleto in Gaiole in Chianti (Tuscany), Italy

Castello di Meleto is an 11th-century castle that belonged to the Benedictine monks of the Badia di Coltibuono in the splendid countryside of Tuscany. It is immersed in the soft hills of Gaiole in Chianti between Florence and Siena. Over the centuries the castle has changed identity and ownership from a military post to a noble country home but its original structure remained. Between noble … Continue reading Castello di Meleto in Gaiole in Chianti (Tuscany), Italy

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