Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG and Toscana IGTVernaccia, Sangiovese, Trebbiano Toscano32 haFounded 1979Simone Niccolai (acquired from the Panizzi family in 2010)Winemaker Davide MazzolaVernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
San Gimignano's leading Vernaccia specialist, founded 1979 by Giovanni Panizzi and acquired by Simone Niccolai in 2010. The Riserva ages in a mix of stainless steel, tonneau and acacia wood.
Tasting: Cellar tours, tasting flights and an on-site museum dedicated to Vernaccia; guided visits at the Santa Margherita property.
Signature wines: Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva, Panizzi Vertigo Chianti Colli Senesi
Scores: Wine Advocate 93 (2022), Vinous 92 (2021)
Chianti Rufina DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malvasia Nera250 haFounded 1000Frescobaldi family (Marchesi Frescobaldi)Winemaker Niccolo d'AfflittoChianti Rufina DOCG
Frescobaldi's Rufina estate, in the family since 1000 AD and on its current 250-hectare scale since the mid-19th century. Montesodi single-vineyard Sangiovese is the long-running flagship.
Tasting: Castle tours, cellar visits, vineyard tastings and lunch in the medieval estate by reservation; one of the Frescobaldi estate-visit anchors.
Signature wines: Nipozzano Vecchie Viti, Nipozzano Montesodi, Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva
Scores: Wine Advocate 95 (2019), Vinous 94 (2018)
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)
