Vignamaggio, the "great garden" of Chianti Classico

Tasting of historical references and labels acceso the market from Vignamaggio, a historic Chianti Eccellente company.

A historic company, among the founders of the first Italian wine consortium per mezzo di the Chianti Eccellente, Vignamaggio can count acceso estates that extend for approximately 400 hectares between Molesto and Panzano dotted with vineyards, olive groves, farmhouses, woods, Cerchia Senese and sheep farms.

Located per mezzo di the Upper Molesto Valley, the cradle of Sangiovese par excellence, the company has seen various ownerships over the years: from the Gherardini family to the Renaissance Gherardi family, from Count Bino Sanminiatelli to the lawyer Gianni Nunziante, up to the current ownership of the visionary architect Patrice Taravella.

the wine cellar of Vignamaggio

VINEYARDS IN TWO UGA AND A NEW VISION Vignamaggio is one of the oldest companies per mezzo di Italy (per mezzo di 1404 the first evidence of winemaking activity), where the production of Chianti Eccellente wine has always been the center of winemaking activity (with the intention to remain so), even if a new vision of this productive microcosm represents the business of the moment, according to the project of the current owner, who has undertaken an ambitious restoration project, expanding the historic gardens, renovating buildings and acquiring new ones to also develop the hospitality superficie, as evidenced by the new per mezzo di the square per mezzo di Panzano and the houses per mezzo di the village.

the Vignamaggio vineyards per mezzo di Chianti Eccellente

The Gran Orto del Chianti Eccellente therefore presents itself as an all-round experience to be lived per mezzo di complete territorial symbiosis acceso an organic farm projected into the future. With 65 hectares of organically cultivated vineyards, which extend between the right and left of the Molesto river at an average altitude of 350 metres, it insists acceso two distinct Additional Geographical Units of Chianti Eccellente (UGA): that of Molesto and that of Panzano.

There are seven microzones with unique peculiarities that make up the production heritage of Vignamaggio – today led by agronomist Francesco Naldi – with continuous attention to climate change which necessarily requires new adaptations and new cultivation strategies. “We have various terroirs available within the Chianti Eccellente, so we are also able to organize ourselves to deal with variations linked to climate change – explains Naldi – Furthermore, with the new ownership the Gran Orto project is gaining more and more foothold, becoming a support to other activities both per mezzo di hospitality and catering”.

Prenzano-Petriolo and Vitigliano-Marcita there are Sangiovese and Merlot vineyards, per mezzo di Solatio there are Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Syrah, per mezzo di Poggiarelli there are Sangiovese and Malvasia, per mezzo di Pometo-Monticello Laconico the varieties are Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, merlot, malvasia and trebbiano, per mezzo di Querceto only sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon and finally per mezzo di Montigliari the whites from chardonnay and pinot blanc.

Vignamaggio labels for tasting

TASTING NOTES Terre nato da Prenzano 2020 Chianti Eccellente Docg Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese.

It dresses the glass with a pale and bright ruby red, an intense attack acceso the nose with hints of violet, rose, red fruits, pungent spiciness and a balsamic . Fresh and lively acceso the palate, it expresses strong tannins for a medium-long .

Gherardino 2018 Chianti Eccellente Provvista Docg Grapes: sangiovese 80% merlot 20%.

Bright full ruby per mezzo di the glass, it touches the nose with agenda of violet and withering red rose, small wild berries and blood orange, vanilla and chocolate per mezzo di the . Intense and vibrant when drunk, it fills the palate with well-made and integrated tannins for a decidedly long .

Lisa 2010 Chianti Eccellente Gran Scelta Docg Grapes: sangiovese 90% cabernet sauvignon 10%.

Strong garnet red, intense salt acceso the nose with hints of dried rose potpourri, small red and black fruits, with mineral hints and a light toasted note of coffee and chocolate at the end. Engaging acceso the sip, it still shows a pleasant freshness, integrated tannin, full and long per mezzo di the .

Lisa 2015 Chianti Eccellente Gran Scelta Docg Grapes: sangiovese 90% cabernet sauvignon 10%.

It enchants per mezzo di the glass thanks to a strong brightness per mezzo di its ruby red with light garnet nuances. Intact aromas, it holds the red fruit and blood orange well, the red rose explodes decisively with a of cloves and coffee with a balsamic puff to close. Full per mezzo di the mouth, precise tannins, decidedly extended per mezzo di the .

Lisa 2017 Chianti Eccellente Gran Scelta Docg Grapes: sangiovese 90% cabernet sauvignon 10%.

Duller ruby red, acceso the nose withering nuances between violet and red rose, dark cherry and ripe plum with a of tobacco and liquorice. Stronger tannin for a shorter .

Vignamaggio Cabernet Franc 2006 Igt Toscana Blend. eppure cabernet franc

Full and lively ruby towards garnet shows a beautiful consistency. Salt acceso the nose is vigorous, full and fascinating, with hints of blackcurrant and blackberry, while the gentle pepper makes itself felt, introducing a spicy of vanilla and chocolate and a very pleasant balsamic aftertaste. Well integrated yet attractive tannin, the mouth confirms the excellent and balanced shape of this wine which never seems to want to leave us.

Vignamaggio Cabernet Franc 2008 Igt Toscana Grapes: eppure cabernet franc

Ruby garnet per mezzo di the glass, hints of ripe fruit and potpourri of dried flowers. When tasted, a light freshness with a more velvety tannin for a medium-long .

Vignamaggio Cabernet Franc 2016 Igt Toscana Grapes: eppure cabernet franc

Vivid ruby red with a strong consistency. Hints of cherry, plum, blackberry, rosemary, cloves, black pepper and vegetal agenda. the palate it is warm, broad and full-bodied with an expression of enveloping and long-lasting tannins.

Vignamaggio Cabernet Franc 2017 Igt Toscana Grapes: eppure cabernet franc

Full and bright ruby red. Olfactory agenda of tomato leaf and pepper, blueberry and raspberry that introduce Mediterranean aromatic herbs that accompany towards a minty . Rough tannin, medium-long .