prestigious winery

Rocca di Montegrossi is located near Monti in Chianti, one of the finest sections of Chianti Classico, about 7 km south of Gaiole in Chianti. The winery is located near the Romanesque church of San Marcellino. Rocca di Montegrossi’s owner Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi is a descendant of Bettino Ricasoli, that played a central role in the history of the Chianti Classico region and laid the foundations for Chianti Classico wine. The estate extends over an area of 100 hectares; 20 are planted to vine, another 20 are olive groves, and the remainder is woodland

The succession of Rocca di Montegrossi

During the reign of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, the Rocca was the Imperial Seat and it was at the heart of many battles, suffering serious damage many times, for example in 1172 at the hands of the Florentines. It was then rebuilt by the Aragons, and razed by Charles V’s troops in 1530

The vineyards unfold on gentle south and southeast-facing hillsides with calcareous and medium texture soils, are at elevations between 340 and 510 meters above sea level. The vineyards are planted primarily to the varietals traditionally grown in Chianti Classico, though there is also a small percentage of international varietals. The primary varietal is Sangiovese, with 13 hectares, followed by Merlot, with 2.5 hectares, while the remaining 4.5 hectares are planted to Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pugnitello, and Malvasia Bianca del Chianti. Planting density ranges from 3.300 vines per hectare in the older vineyards, trained to the unilateral horizontal cordon spur system, to 5.208-6.211 vines per hectare in the more recent vineyards, which are mostly trained to guyot. Rocca di Montegrossi’s olive groves are planted around the winery, on gentle, well exposed slopes, under ideal conditions for the production of high-quality EVO Oil. The estate boasts about a thousand trees (Coreggiolo and Moraiolo cultivar). The olive groves are planted in the traditional coltura promiscua manner, interspersed with other fruit trees, and in keeping with the traditions of Chianti, are pruned in the polyconic vase system.

Tradition and passion for viticulture

The passion for agricultural work fuels the entrepreneurial spirit of Rocca di Montegrossi’s owner, Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi. In fact, he, along with agricultural consultants Dr. Stefano Dini and Dr. Dario Ceccatelli, as well as vineyard manager Slavko Grabovac, directly oversees all the processes and various interventions that become necessary.

The total extension of the estate is 100 hectares, of which 20 are cultivated with vineyards, 20 with olive groves, and the remainder with woodland. The vineyards, all on hilly terrain with gentle slopes, have a limestone origin, medium texture, and are exposed to the south and southeast at altitudes ranging from 340 to 510 meters above sea level. The cultivated grape varieties are those typical of the Chianti region, with a small percentage of indigenous varieties added.

The most represented variety is Sangiovese with 13 hectares, followed by Merlot with 2.5 hectares, while Canaiolo, Colorino, Pugnitello, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malvasia Bianca del Chianti account for a total of 4.5 hectares. Planting densities range from 3,300 plants per hectare in the old vineyards trained with unilateral horizontal spur-pruning, to 5,208 and 6,211 plants per hectare in the more recent plantings, which are also trained using horizontal bilateral spur-pruning and guyot systems.

The olive groves at Rocca di Montegrossi are located in the surrounding lands near the company center, in hilly areas with excellent exposure, all favorable conditions for obtaining high-quality production. In the estate’s olive groves (approximately 1,000 trees), the Coreggiolo and Moraiolo varieties are cultivated. The olive plantations, in mixed cultivation with fruit trees, are trained in accordance with Chianti tradition, using a polyconic vase-shaped training system. Both the vines and olive trees have been under organic farming since 2006 (certified since 2010), and the entire estate is committed to environmental conservation. Rainwater is collected for agricultural needs, for example, to avoid the use of precious drinking water, and the machinery used for agronomic activities, when not done manually, are electrically powered

The Vineyards

Great Passion

The owner’s passion for vineyards and fieldwork drives his entrepreneurial spirit. Indeed together with consultant agronomists Dr. Stefano Dini and Dr. Dario Ceccatelli and the vineyards’ supervisor, Slavko Grabovac, Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi personally oversees all the operations in the vineyards. His goal is to reach the perfect balance between growth and production through daily care of the vines, from pruning to abundant targeted organic manuring of the soil, from green manuring to different works (green harvest, grape thinning, crown pruning, and defoliation a few weeks prior to the harvest). At Rocca di Montegrossi harvest is manual, into small baskets and is carried out in three phases to guarantee that the grapes are selected and picked only when they are perfectly ripe.

The Cellar

eco

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). From a functional standpoint, the cellar is designed to preserve the quality of the grapes, and avails of traditional techniques and the best of modern viticulture: from the horizontal destemmer to the glasslined cement tanks, to the upright conical Allier oak vats with temperature control and computer-governed pneumatic plungers for punch downs. Thermo-conditioned stainless-steel tanks are exclusively used for the Rosato.

Terroir

Varieties

The terroir of Rocca di Montegrossi in Chianti is a blend of geographical, climatic, geological, and cultural factors that come together to produce unique and high-quality wines. The combination of diverse soils, prized grape varieties, and a long winemaking tradition contributes to the reputation of excellence in this wine region of Tuscany. Soil is a key element in the terroir of Rocca di Montegrossi. Here, various types of soil can be found, including limestone and clay soils. This diversity of soils contributes to the variety of wines produced, influencing their minerality, structure, and character

produzione etica e sostenibile

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).

+39 (0)577 747977
327 7315535
Località San Marcellino
roccadimontegrossi@chianticlassico.com
+39 (0)577 747977
327 7315535
Località San Marcellino
roccadimontegrossi@chianticlassico.com
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