Chianti Classico DOCG

The estate in its entirety covers about 48.6 hectares (120.1 acres) of land more than half of which is covered by forest (28.3 ha). Around the castle, the buildings can count on about 4,200 sqm of garden, which houses, on one of the terraces, the 18 x 9 m Infinity pool with panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards.

Agricultural activity focuses on the vineyards (12.1 ha), which are fully registered as Chianti Classico DOCG, and currently produce red wines, vinsanto and two types of grappa. 

The remaining part of the estate includes an olive grove (4.2 ha) and several patches of arable land (roughly 3.5 ha) which could be used to further expand the existing vineyards.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

Inside the castle (1,420 sqm – 15,279 sqft) are currently 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, kitchen, hall, dining room, multiple reception halls and the historical wine cellar that includes a Roman wall. By converting some of the service rooms one could easily create up to 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms to be used for accommodation. The complex also includes a guest wing with separate entrance, featuring a kitchen, living/dining rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The oldest written evidence of the castle dates back to the year 912 CE, but in the property some Etruscan finds and a Roman wall were found, proving that there was some sort of settlement in the area long before the Middle Ages. For centuries the castle had been contended by Siena and Florence in their long-lasting war until in the 1450s it ultimately passed into Florentine possession.

With the defeat of the Sienese Republic in 1559 the castle lost its military and strategic function and ended up in the hands of the powerful Florentine family Ricasoli who converted the complex into a private farm. The buildings were then progressively abandoned until in 1994 the new owners undertook a massive renovation of the complex.

The castle, located inside a medieval village, has been carefully restored with nice materials, respecting the traditional Tuscan materials and the original structures, but adding also services and up-to-date systems. Moreover, during the restoration, most of the vineyards were re-planted with new clones of Sangiovese. 

Internally, the property has exposed stone walls, brick arches, terracotta floorings, ceilings with chestnut beams and terracotta tiles, while externally it features stone and brick walls, thermally insulated window frames in chestnut with internal shutters in Tuscan style. It is equipped with the most up-to date electrical, plumbing and heating systems, and it has a security system. The bathrooms are particularly well-finished and well equipped.

The new wine cellar (1,000 sqm – 10,760 sqft) was built in 2001 and is a more modern building better suited to new winemaking techniques and processes. In the same building are the offices and an impressive tasting room. The wine cellar is equipped with modern stainless-steel machineries, barriques, tonneaux. Fermentation takes place in computer-controlled steel vats.

In Tuscany, on the hills of Chianti Classico, 135.6-hectare organic winery with hamlet, small Agriturismo, manorial villa, vineyards (33.3 ha) and olive grove (4.7 ha). Yearly production currently ranges around 75,000 bottles of wine (with a potential of up to 415,000).

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The property is made up of several buildings connected into a characteristic hamlet dating back to the Middle Ages (around the 11th century) and recently restored by the owners who masterfully preserved the original look of the estate.

The hamlet includes a stunning wine cellar (2,077 sqm – 22,348 sqft), an elegant manorial villa (1,228 sqm – 13,213 sqft) for the owners and various other buildings (1,497 sqm – 16,108 sqft) such as offices, wine tasting area, warehouses and a house with two apartments (one inhabited by the keepers, the other rented out to tourists and vacationers). 

The manorial villa could be easily reworked into a boutique tourist accommodation with minimal works.

EXTERIORS

The property spans over 135.6 hectares (335.1 acres) split among gardens (2.0 ha), vineyards  (33.3 ha), olive groves (4.7 ha), arable land (47.4 ha suitable for planting more vineyards and/or crops) and woodland (48.2 ha). All the activities are tended to with organic methods.

The vineyards (33.3192 ha), backbone of the business, is registered as Chianti Classico DOCG (15.3101 ha) and Toscana IGT (18.0091 ha). Wine produced are exported for the most part (75%) while the remaining amount is sold directly at the estate or through restaurants and supermarkets.

The winery produces the following wines (below a quick summary of composition, quantities and price per bottle):

• Chianti Classico DOCG: Sangiovese 90%, other varieties 10% (45,000 bottles - € 6.00)
• Chianti Classico DOCG Selezione: Sangiovese 90%, other varieties 10% (11,000 bottles - € 12.00)
• Toscana Rosso IGT: Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 25%, Petit Verdot 25% (9,000 bottles - € 3.50)
• Toscana Rosso IGT: Sangiovese 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot 30% (4,500 bottles - € 16.00)
• Toscana Rosso IGT: Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Petit Verdot 10% (7,500 bottles - € 8.,00)
• Toscana Bianco IGT: Chardonnay 50%, Sauvignon Blanc 50% (4,000 bottles - € 7.00)

The olive grove (4.7185 ha) is registered as Chianti Classico DOP (1,3123 ha) and Chianti Colli Senesi DOP (3.4035 ha) and averages a production of 2,100 kg of olive oil per year (very dependant on seasons).

Organic wine estate with Agriturismo for sale in the Chianti Classico wine region, in Tuscany. The vineyards (7.0 ha) is registered as Chianti Classico DOCG (5.8 ha) and Toscana IGT (1.2 ha) and allows producing approximately 49,000 bottles of wine per year. The accommodation business offers its guests a grand total of 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, all located inside the main villa.

Surrounded by a landscaped garden with elegant 13 × 5 m Infinity swimming pool and sunbathing area, the farm is completed by 12.7 hectares of private land with vineyards. The trees that surround the estate ensure privacy and quiet, two basic requirements for a countryside tourist destination. Access to the property is through a short unpaved road framed by the typical Tuscan cypresses.

The vineyards is registered as Chianti Classico DOCG (5.8 ha) and Toscana IGT (1.2 ha). The wine cellar is fully equipped for winemaking and includes the following tools: stainless steel tank (n°12 for total 354 hl), fiberglass tank (n°2 for total 55 hl), French oak barriques (n°70 for total 237 hl), tronconic tanks (n°2 for total 98 hl).

Current production of wine ranges around 35,000 bottles per year (with an average yield of 38 hl/ha). However, according to the Chianti Classico DOCG regulations, this yield could be increased up to a maximum of 52.5 hl/ha which would in turn lead to a significant increase of production ranging around 49,000 bottles per year.

Wine is fully sold in bottles. The most part of it is exported (77%) thanks to a well-established network of customers and buyers, while the remaining quantity is either sold directly at the property (15%) or sold through hotel, restaurants and cafés (8%), both in the area or around Italy. The foreign markets include Canada, China, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, United States and Sweden.

The following wines are highly-rated and have received international awards (Decanter, Gambero Rosso, James Suckling, Slow Wine and others):

• Chianti Classico DOCG (€ 14.00): 20,000 bottles (up to 25,500)
• Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva (€ 22.00): 10,000 bottles (up to 15,000)
• Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (€ 38.00): 3,000 bottles (up to 5,000)
• Toscana Rosso IGT “Merlot” (€ 29.00): 900 bottles (up to 1,500)
• Toscana Bianco IGT “Vermentino” (€ 13.00): 500 bottles (up to 1,000)
• Toscana Rosato IGT (€ 13.00): 600 bottles (up to 1,000)

On the hills of Chianti, not far from Castelnuovo Berardenga and Radda, 102.1-ha wine estate with manor villa and hamlet to be restored for sale. The property, which boasts an incredible history ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day, offers great potential for receptive tourist development to go hand in hand with wine production: in fact, the farm exploits 28.5 ha of vineyards to produce about 130,000 bottles of wine per year.

The renovation of the various buildings (over 4,500 sqm in total) would pave the way for the creation of a luxury boutique hotel in a very renowned area of Tuscany, less than an hour from Florence and Siena: the convenient location and beautiful spaces (both indoor and outdoor) would also allow the property to be exploited not only for seasonal rentals but also as a location for events, ceremonies, conferences and corporate conventions.

EXTERIOR

The winery spans approximately 102.1 hectares (252.3 acres) in total, lying on the rolling hills of Chianti. Pillars of the estate are undoubtedly the vineyard (28.5 ha divided into sixteen plots) and the olive grove (6.2 ha with plants of the Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo varieties). The company plans to plant an additional 3.8 ha of vineyards (with varieties to be defined) in addition to permits already obtained (expiring in 2025) for the planting of another 7.0 ha.

The remainder of the farm is then devoted to arable land (15.3 ha), woods (5.0 ha) and land pertaining to the buildings (1.6 ha) with gardens and maneuvering yards. A large private lake (about 10,000 sqm in surface) also insists on the arable land, which can be used to irrigate the fields and vineyards when needed.

The farm has been in organic conversion since 2021, with final certification scheduled for 2024.

WINES PRODUCED

The winery produces numerous DOCG (4 labels) and IGT (6 labels) wines, all of excellent quality as evidenced by the excellent ratings received from James Suckling (94/100), Falstaff (92/100), Wine Critic (93/100) and Wine Align (91/100) and awards at events such as Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Wine Hunter and Decanter. The wines are also featured in the most renowned wine guides such as Slow Wine, Veronelli, Weinwisser and Bibenda.

• Chianti Classico DOCG: Sangiovese 90%, Merlot, Colorino
• Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva: Sangiovese 100%
• Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva: Sangiovese 90%, Merlot, Colorino
• Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione: Sangiovese 90%, Merlot, Colorino
• Toscana Rosso IGT: Sangiovese 70%, Merlot 30%
• Toscana Rosso IGT: Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Sangiovese 30%
• Toscana Rosso IGT: Merlot 90%, Sangiovese 10%
• Toscana Bianco IGT: Sauvignon Blanc 70%, Chardonnay 30%
• Toscana Rosé IGT: Sangiovese 100%
• Spumante Brut Rosé IGT: Sangiovese 100%

On the Chianti hills, a short distance from San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Florence, 31.2-hectare estate with Chianti Classico DOCG vineyards (24.8 ha) and rural buildings. The property focuses on the production of grapes (up to 200 tons / year) which are then processed by a third party. By restoring the buildings (400 sqm) one could create private wine cellar to process grapes autonomously and produce up to 170,000 bottles of wine / year (1,275 hl).

DESCRIPTION OF THE ESTATE

The estate, in its entirety, covers an area of approximately 31.2 hectares (77.1 acres) in the rolling Chianti hills. The estate has been undergoing an organic conversion since August 2021 and the transition should conclude in August 2024.

The backbone of the estate is the Chianti Classico DOCG vineyard (24.8 ha) made up of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted between 1965 and 2007. The property does not have a wine cellar and therefore only harvests the grapes (up to 200 tons/year for Toscana IGT, up to 180 tons/year for Chianti Classico DOCG), which are then sold to an external company that takes care of the entire production process. By converting the agricultural buildings into a wine cellar, however, a production volume of around 170,000 bottles/year could be achieved.

The remaining area of the farm (approximately 6.4 ha) is made up of unused plots of land, roads and strips of woodland separating the various vineyard plots.

On the ChiantiClassico hills, a short distance from San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Florence, an 41.9-hectare estate with vineyards (24.8 ha), olive grove (6.1 ha) and manorialvilla. The property focuses on the production of grapes (with the possibility of creating a wine cellar in the buildings to be restored) and olive oil, but one could also focus on developing the estate for tourism and accommodation purposes by restoring the manorial villa and its annexes.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The manorial villa (1,033 m² – 11,115 ft², 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms) is located on the edge of a small village and is a typical Tuscan stately building characterized by two towers and a beautiful park at the back. The upper floors are connected by a convenient lift.

• Basement: historical cellars of the villa, oil storage and direct sale, garage with direct access from the town square;
• Ground floor: company offices with two bathrooms and archive, main entrance from the private courtyard, kitchen, dining room, reading room and guest bathroom;
• First floor: seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and large living room.
• Second floor: two rooms obtained in the two turrets of the villa, both with a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding hills.

Next to the villa there are also two guest accommodations, located on the first floor of two buildings with access from the villa’s private car park:

• Guesthouse N°1 (75 m² – 807 ft², 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms): entrance to kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms;
• Guesthouse N°2 (110 m² – 1,184 ft², 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms): entrance, kitchen, living room with dining area, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The former lemonhouse (88 m² – 947 ft²), on the other hand, is an independent building, on one floor, consisting of two large rooms that are currently used as storage space but could potentially be converted into living rooms and/or games rooms for guests.

The farming center is located a few hundred meters from the manor villa and consists of three buildings to be restored that include a farmhouse (300 m² – 3,228 ft², 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms), a workshop for vehicles (50 m² – 538 ft²) and a shed to shelter equipment (50 m² – 538 ft²). The renovation of the buildings would make it possible to create a winery to process the grapes in-house.

On the hills of Chianti Classico, not far from Greve, 45.3-ha wine estate for sale. The property consists of a rustic farmhouse and a pleasant wine cellar with potential for approx. 180,000 bottles of wine per year. The vineyard (25.8 ha) is fully registered as Chianti Classico DOCG and could be further expanded by converting the arable land on the estate (over 15 ha).

The property also has considerable potential for tourist development, thanks to the presence of two flats and a very quiet location. In addition, the free land of the farm could be very suitable for horses with the possibility of setting up a small riding school.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The farmhouse (350 sqm – 3,766 sqft, 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms) is located at the top of the hill, reached by a driveway through the property's vineyards. Structured on two floors, the building is divided into two living units plus two convenient storerooms on the ground floor with independent access.

• Master apartment (200 sqm – 2,152 sqft, ground and first floor): entrance, living room with service bathroom, large dining room with fireplace and kitchen on the lower floor; four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the upper floor;
• Guest apartment (75 sqm – 807 sqft, first floor): entrance hall, dining room with open kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms and bathroom.

Next to the farmhouse is the old barn (65 sqm – 699 sqft), a stone building comprising two large storage rooms and two side storerooms.

The wine cellar (625 sqm – 6,725 sqft) is located to the side of the farmhouse, equipped with its own yard for loading and unloading. The building is divided into two large areas, one of which can also be used as a shelter for vehicles and equipment.

In Tuscany, in the heart of the ChiantiClassico, luxury 183-hectare estate with 18th century manorial villa, Agriturismo and winery for sale. The property has been finely and tastefully restored to preserve its original charm and has been converted into a luxury boutique hotel offering 53 bedrooms and a wellness center. Agricultural production focuses on wine (67,000 bottles / year) and olive oil (2,000 kg / year).

The property is set on the beautiful Chianti Hills, in a very quiet and private location with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, but not far from some of the most interesting and renowned cities of Tuscany (Siena, San Gimignano, Florence, Volterra…).

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The property is made up of the 18th century villa with wellness center and meeting room, Agriturismo, restaurant, barn with three apartments, storage rooms and riding stables.

The villa (1,250 sqm – 13,450 sqft), dating back to the 18th century, is currently used as a 4-star hotel and is laid over three levels plus a basement. It has 25 bedrooms with bathroom, for a total of 65 beds. The large and bright bedrooms are furnished in Tuscan style. The meeting room (110 sqm – 1,184 sqft) is very suitable to arrange conferences and meeting and can host up to 50 people seated. This building also include a wellness center (209 sqm – 2,249 sqft) with Turskish bath, whirlwind tubs, sauna, emotional shower and relax room with massage corner.

The Agriturismo (375 sqm – 4,035 sqft) includes four large apartments and 12 bedrooms with bathrooms, for a total of 50 beds. The wine cellar (376 sqm – 4,046 sqft) is located underground, right below the Agriturismo, and includes all the rooms for wine making, ageing, bottling and storages. The agricultural portion of the property is completed by a warehouse (85 sqm – 915 sqft).

The restaurant (690 sqm – 7,424 sqft) with panoramic terrace can accommodate up to 80 guests internally. It has a large and fully equipped kitchen, pantry, bathrooms and locker rooms, cellar and a large garden and panoramic terrace. 

The former barn (260 sqm – 2,798 sqft) houses three independent apartments for guests, totaling seven bedrooms. 

The riding stables (380 sqm – 4,089 sqft) include 11 boxes and 10 hectares of paddock, a stud farm, an examination room, boarding stables for stallions and broodmares.

The property is completed by a tennis court and a wonderful 16 × 8 m swimming pool with panoramic view and sunbathing area. 

This organic wine estate is located just a few km from a renowned town of Chianti Classico in the municipality of Greve in Chianti. The various buildings (over 1,100 m²) include the wine cellar, two restored rustic country houses, a tasting room and a small cottage for the guests. The vineyard allows producing roughly 57,000 bottles of wine per year, including an excellent Chianti Classico DOCG.

The estate covers, in its entirety, a total surface of approximately 20.8 hectares (51.4 acres), half of which is covered in vineyards. The remaining portions are registered as arable, grazing land and mixed woodland.

The vineyard (11.4546 ha) is attended with organic methods with a very low environmental impact. The farm only relies on green manure, treatments use only copper and sulfur and unwanted weed is removed by simply working the fields (instead of using glyphosate). Vines are cared by hand, with harvesting taking place between September 20 and October 10.

The wine produced is certified and cleared for bottling by Valoritalia that oversees production and guarantees the quality of the product. Once the authorization is received, the winery is equipped with machinery for bottling, labeling and packaging.

Currently, the winery bottles the following wines:

• Chianti Classico DOCG (42,000 bottles): Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 10%
• Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva (7,000 bottles): Sangiovese 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
• Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione (6,000 bottles): Sangiovese 100%
• Toscana Rosso IGT (2,000 bottles): Sangiovese 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Merlot 30%
• Vinsanto Chianti Classico DOC: Trebbiano, Malvasia

The products are then sold on both the national and international markets, reaching countries such as Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States.

This elegant 15th-century manorial villa is set in a beautifully panoramic position in the Tuscan countryside, not far from Florence and San Casciano in Val di Pesa.

The building (over 1,000 m²) is split into three residential units, two of which used as guest accommodations, and is really in immaculate shape with modern comforts and breathtaking finishes. Outside, the villa is surrounded by a well-manicured Italian garden and features an ample olive grove (2.2 ha) and a small Chianti Classico DOCG vineyard (1.5 ha).

EXTERIORS & WINE PRODUCTION

The property extends for a total of 4.1 hectares (10.1 acres), located on the gentle slope below the villa. The building, set in a very panoramic and convenient location, is surrounded by over 4,000 m² of park made up of an elegant Italian garden below the main terrace and a beautiful 14 × 7 m swimming pool surrounded by a sunbathing lawn shaded by palms and local trees. From the main gate, an uphill boulevard leads to the villa passing through the olive trees and the vineyards, ending in a convenient apron where one can park several vehicles. The villa also features modern security systems such as indoor/outdoor video-surveillance and indoor/outdoor motion sensors.

As for the agricultural portions of land, the estate focuses on oil and wine. The olive grove (2.2 ha) sports over 900 trees and allows producing up to 1,000 kg of extra-virgin olive oil in good years.

The vineyards (1.5 ha) fall inside the Chianti Classico production area, but the estate doesn't produce wine, selling grapes instead. Speaking of quantities, production ranges around 3.100 kg of Chianti Classico DOCG and 7,800 kg of Toscana IGT.

On the Chianti Hills in the province of Siena, 12.7-hectare wine estate with Chianti Classico DOCG and SuperTuscan IGT vineyards.

The cellar (478 m² – 5,143 ft²) is located in the outskirts of a small town, directly above the owned vineyards. On the inside, the building is split into nine rooms on two floors, including the wine-making facilities on the ground floor and the business office on the first floor. On the outside there is also a metal shed (35 m² – 377 ft²). The cellar is currently working and is equipped with cutting-edge machineries. The building is pretty simple, rectangular in shape, and houses the fermentation tanks and the barriques for wine ageing.

Inside the town there is a farmhouse (362 m² – 3,895 ft²) laid out onto three floors. The fbuilding is in builder’s finish and thanks to the excellent temperature of the ground floor and the basement it is currently used as a storage house for wines. The restoration of the building would result in a Tuscan-styled farmhouse with terracotta floors and wooden beams to be used as part of the accommodation business.

• Basement: storage room;
• Ground floor: storage room, a room fitted with wood-burning oven;
• First floor: three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and other rooms to be restored;
• Second floor: bedroom.

An ancillary building (130 m² – 1,399 ft²) is located among the vineyards but is in precarious structural conditions and its eventual reconstruction could allow the owners to use it either as a holiday house or warehouse.