Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Nero90 haFounded 1972Lorenza Sebasti and Marco PallantiWinemaker Marco PallantiChianti Classico DOCG
Founded in 1972 in the hamlet of Ama at Gaiole in Chianti, the estate produces single-vineyard Gran Selezione bottlings from Bellavista and La Casuccia and pairs the wine programme with a contemporary art collection.
Tasting: Cellar tour, hamlet walk, art collection and tasting flight bookable through the estate; the property hosts a contemporary art programme with installations by Anish Kapoor and Louise Bourgeois.
Signature wines: Castello di Ama Vigneto Bellavista, Castello di Ama Vigneto La Casuccia, Castello di Ama Haiku, Castello di Ama L'Apparita
Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2019), Vinous 95 (2018)
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay95 haFounded 1966Domenico Poggiali and familyWinemaker Giovanni PoggialiChianti Classico DOCG
Castelnuovo Berardenga estate established 1966 by Domenico Poggiali. Sangiovese-focused with the Rancia Gran Selezione and the IGT Fontalloro forming the core of the range.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tasting flights by appointment; the Rancia single-vineyard Gran Selezione is the estate's flagship.
Signature wines: Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva, Felsina Fontalloro, Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico
Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2019), Vinous 95 (2019)
Chianti Classico DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay56 haFounded 1956EPI Group (Christopher Descours), acquired from the De Marchi family in 2022Winemaker Emanuele ReolonChianti Classico DOCG
Founded in 1956 by the De Marchi family; the EPI Group acquired the estate in 2022. The Cepparello pure Sangiovese IGT remains the flagship alongside the Chianti Classico.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment; Cepparello (100% Sangiovese IGT) is the long-running flagship from the De Marchi era.
Signature wines: Isole e Olena Cepparello, Isole e Olena Chianti Classico, Isole e Olena Collezione De Marchi Syrah
Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2019), Vinous 95 (2018)
Chianti Classico DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay81 haFounded 1974Castiglioni familyWinemaker Manfred IngBiodynamic PracticingECOCERTChianti Classico
Greve in Chianti estate founded 1974 by the Castiglioni family. Biodynamic practising (vegan adaptation, no animal-product preps) with vegan vinification; Camartina is the long-running Sangiovese-Cabernet IGT.
Tasting: Tastings and estate visits by appointment; the estate farms biodynamically (vegan adaptation, no animal-product preps) and the cellar uses no animal products in vinification.
Signature wines: Querciabella Camartina, Querciabella Batar, Querciabella Chianti Classico
Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2018), Vinous 94 (2018)
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sant'Antimo DOC and Toscana IGTSangiovese Grosso, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay850 haFounded 1978Mariani family (Castello Banfi srl)Winemaker Rudy BurattiBrunello di Montalcino DOCG
Single largest Brunello estate at 850 hectares of vineyards inside Montalcino. Mariani family-owned since 1978 and home to the Castello di Poggio alle Mura medieval fortress and Relais hotel.
Tasting: Castello Banfi houses a Relais & Chateaux hotel, restaurants, an enoteca and the Banfi glass-and-wine museum; cellar tours and tasting flights run daily.
Signature wines: Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi Summus, Banfi Poggio all'Oro Brunello Riserva
Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2016), Vinous 94 (2016)
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese Grosso, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay90 haFounded 1970Elisabetta Gnudi AngeliniWinemaker Massimo BracalenteICEABrunello di Montalcino DOCG
Founded 1970 in the cooler northern Montalcino. The Vigna La Casa single-vineyard Brunello has been bottled since 1977; estate has been organic since 2014.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by reservation; the Vigna La Casa cru is the historical flagship.
Signature wines: Caparzo La Casa Brunello di Montalcino, Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino, Caparzo Le Grance
Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2016), Vinous 93 (2016)
Pomino DOC and Toscana IGTPinot Nero, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sangiovese90 haFounded 1855Frescobaldi family (Marchesi Frescobaldi)Winemaker Niccolo d'AfflittoPomino DOC
High-elevation Frescobaldi estate at Pomino (550 to 700 metres) bordering Chianti Rufina. Pinot Nero and Chardonnay vineyards date to 1855; Benefizio Riserva is an early Tuscan barrel-aged Chardonnay (first vintage 1973).
Tasting: Estate visits and tastings by reservation at the high-altitude Pomino property; the cellar specialises in white-grape work unusual for the region.
Signature wines: Pomino Benefizio Riserva, Pomino Bianco, Pomino Pinot Nero
Scores: Wine Advocate 94 (2021), Vinous 93 (2020)
