Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese Grosso, Merlot235 haFounded 1989Frescobaldi family (Marchesi Frescobaldi)Winemaker Niccolo d'AfflittoBrunello di Montalcino DOCG
Frescobaldi's Montalcino estate, acquired in 1989. 235 hectares of Sangiovese Grosso in the western reaches of the appellation; Ripe al Convento is the Riserva from oldest vines.
Tasting: Estate tours, Brunello cellar visits and tasting flights by reservation; Luce della Vite is bottled separately on a neighbouring property.
Signature wines: CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino, CastelGiocondo Ripe al Convento Riserva, CastelGiocondo Lamaione
Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2016), Vinous 94 (2016)
Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot110 haFounded 1100Frescobaldi family (Marchesi Frescobaldi)Winemaker Niccolo d'AfflittoChianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG
The Frescobaldi family's oldest property, in continuous family ownership since the 11th century. 110 hectares of vines in Montespertoli; Giramonte is the Bordeaux-blended IGT flagship.
Tasting: Cellar visits, vineyard walks and tasting flights at the Castiglioni manor; Tenuta di Castiglioni is the historical Frescobaldi family property.
Signature wines: Castiglioni Giramonte, Castiglioni Chianti, Tenuta di Castiglioni
Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2019), Vinous 93 (2018)
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)
Chianti Rufina DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Nera60 haFounded 1827Federico Giuntini MassetiWinemaker Federico Giuntini Masseti with Franco Bernabei consultingICEAChianti Rufina
Family-owned Chianti Rufina estate since 1827, certified organic by ICEA. The Bucerchiale single-vineyard Riserva is among Tuscany's most consistently age-worthy Sangiovese under €40.
Tasting: Cellar visits, vineyard walks and tastings by appointment; the Bucerchiale single-vineyard is the long-running flagship.
Signature wines: Selvapiana Bucerchiale, Selvapiana Chianti Rufina, Selvapiana Fornace
Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2019), Vinous 95 (2019)
Toscana IGT, Val di Cornia DOC and Suvereto DOCGMerlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese32 haFounded 1984Stefano Frascolla and Simena BistiWinemaker Stefano Frascolla with Luca d'Attoma consultingSuvereto DOCG (Val di Cornia coastal area)
Suvereto estate founded 1984; Redigaffi is the flagship 100% Merlot Toscana IGT from the Val di Cornia coast.
Tasting: Cellar tours, vineyard walks and tasting flights by appointment at Suvereto, just south of Bolgheri.
Signature wines: Tua Rita Redigaffi, Tua Rita Giusto di Notri, Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco
Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2000), Vinous 97 (2019)
Chianti Classico DOCG and Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOCSangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano22 haFounded 1999Vicky Schmitt-VitaliWinemaker Vicky Schmitt-Vitali with Stefano Porcinai consultingICEAChianti Classico DOCG
Small Chianti Classico estate at Poggibonsi run by Vicky Schmitt-Vitali since 1999. Certified ICEA-organic; the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is aged 10 years in caratelli.
Tasting: Small-group estate tastings and cellar visits by appointment; agriturismo rooms available; certified organic.
Signature wines: Le Fonti Chianti Classico Riserva, Le Fonti Vito Arturo, Le Fonti Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Scores: Vinous 92 (2019), Wine Advocate 91 (2019)
