Historic place in the beautiful hills of Chianti Classico
In one of the most captivating and renowned areas of the Chianti Classico region, near the hamlet of Monti in Chianti, approximately 7 km south of Gaiole in Chianti, you’ll find the Rocca di Montegrossi estate, owned by Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi, a descendant of Bettino Ricasoli, who wrote the history of the region and Chianti Classico wine
Origin and History
Located in the Commune of Gaiole in Chianti, Rocca di Montegrossi was established by Geremia, founder of the Ricasoli Firidolfi family, during the Longobard period (VII-VIII Centuries AD). It is strategically located, dominating much of Chianti and the Valdarno Superiore, and has had an adventurous, rich, and at time dramatic history.
The owner of Rocca di Montegrossi passionately dedicates himself to all the agronomic phases to achieve a vegetative-productive balance
The cellar at Rocca di Montegrossi is an example of sustainability and quality, utilizing solar panels for heating and combining traditional techniques with advanced technologies
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OUR WINES
The estate produces two Chianti Classicos. Both are based on Sangiovese, which, in this area, yields an extremely elegant, balanced wine with pleasant minerality. To further increase the complexity of the wines, two indigenous complementary varietals are added: Canaiolo (in 2000 a further vineyard was planted using cuttings from selected vines in the estate’s older vineyards) and Pugnitello. Monti in Chianti is one of the areas of Chianti best suited to the cultivation of the vine, and for this reason Rocca di Montegrossi’s owner Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi decided to also plant varietals that have nothing to do with tradition, but that allow the terroir to different expressions
TOURS & TASTING
We are proud to offer a tasting experience that will take you on a journey to discover the oenological treasures of Rocca di Montegrossi. Come share with us the pleasure of these extraordinary wines. We are open from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with the possibility to extend the hours upon request until 6:00 PM. On Fridays, we welcome you until 4:00 PM. Choose the option that best suits your preferences and book now for an extraordinary wine experience at Rocca di Montegrossi
Ethical and sustainable production
Rocca di Montegrossi’s cellar has been designed to allow the owner and Attilio Pagli, the consulting enologist, to handle the grapes from the estate’s vineyards in the best possible way. In line with the organic and eco-friendly philosophy, most of the electric needs are produced by photovoltaic panels, while the remaining needs are covered exclusively from renewable sources
(100% clean energy certified by Enegan).
