The best wineries in Firenze.
That of Frescobaldi was one of the most important Florentine families in the political, economic and social history of the city of Florence.
Once in the city, perhaps from Val di Pesa, around the thirteenth century (although some sources indicate possible urban origins), they gave themselves successfully to the merchandise and to banking activities, like other illustrious families. Their main activities were the production and trade of wool, bank lending and, earlier than other families, agriculture in their vast estates in the country. The first news of the wine–growing activity of the Frescobaldi family dates back to 1308; a curiosity in regard to a document that records an exchange in nature (works of art for wine) with Michelangelo Buonarroti. In addition, Vittorio degli Albizzi, brother–in–law of the Frescobaldi for the marriage of his sister Leonia with Angiolo Frescobaldi, was among the first to test in the Frescobaldi estates modern methods of wine production, with the addition in 1855 of Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot grape varieties in Tuscany.
With the goal of being the most prestigious Tuscan wine producer, Frescobaldi firmly believes in respecting the territory, focuses on the excellence of its own grapes, and invests in communication and professionalism of human resources.
Currently, Marchesi de Frescobaldi is one of the largest producers of Italian wine of quality, has the largest extent of vineyards in Tuscany, with 1,200 hectares and five farms, all located in areas particularly suited and dedicated to the production of fine DOCG, DOC and IGT wines: from the Chianti area to that of Pomino DOC, from Montalcino to Maremma, from Mugello to the province of Livorno. Estates of property and beautiful vineyards, where perfect knowledge of the environment and the control of raw materials allow Frescobaldi to ensure constant quality and the strong personality of its wines.
The Antinori family has been making wine for more than six hundred years: since, in 1385, Giovanni di Piero Antinori became part of the Florentine Art of the Vinattieri. Throughout its long history, spanning 26 generations, the family has always personally managed the activities with innovative, sometimes courageous choices, always with unwavering respect for tradition and the land.
Today, the company is led by Marquise Piero Antinori, with the support of his three daughters Albiera, Allegra and Alessia, engaged in business activities in the first person.
Tradition, passion and instinct have been the driving qualities that have made of Antinori one of the leading Italian producers of quality wines.
Every vintage, every terroir, every idea that is willing to lead off a new beginning, a new search for more and more high quality margins. As Marquise Piero loves to repeat: the ancient roots play an important role in our philosophy, but they have never held back our spirit of innovation.
To the estates of Tuscany and Umbria, historic heritage of the family, with time investment in other areas suitable for the production of quality wines in Italy and abroad were added, where they could embark on a new path of development of new terroir with high production potential.
Antinori continually experiments in his vineyards and wineries with selections of clones of indigenous and international grapes, types of crops, vineyard altitudes, fermentation methods and temperatures, traditional and modern winemaking techniques, types of wood, size and age of the barrels, and varying the length of aging in bottle.
Piero Antinori says: «We have proven, over the years, that in Tuscany and Umbria there was the opportunity of producing wines of quality, internationally recognized, theat could show elegance and finesse while maintaining their original character».
Looking ahead, Antinori said: «Our library has many titles, but not rich enough for us. We have a mission which is not fully accomplished, which pushes us to express the vast potential of our vineyards and reconcile the new that is still to be discovered with the assets of the Tuscan style which includes tradition, culture, agriculture, artistic and literary fact that represent the identity of Antinori, and one of the greatest points of strength lies in the fact of being in Tuscany, or, if you prefer, in our "Tuscanity"».
The Querciabella farm was founded in the far 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni. We are in the heart of Chianti, all here is done in harmony with nature. For some years they are proceeding with the conversion to bio–dynamic cultivation, and for the winery only certified French wood barrels were purchased (for each keg the replanting of various oaks is planned). The rows, kissed by the sun, thanks to a wonderful southern exposure, arrive even to 490 meters above sea level, which gives great complexity and aromas to the wines.
The wines of Querciabella are very rich and full–bodied, but more elegant than powerful. Of course, given the location of the estate, it is the prince among the rows of Sangiovese, in some cases accompanied by local grape varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, but always respecting the terroir. This use of international varieties is given by the great love of Pepito Castiglioni for France. A feeling of admiration which, of course, also Sebastiano has, and that led him to maintain the very high quality of the wines produced by Querciabella.
Panzanello is a young enterprise which distinguishes itself by
the rigor and elegance of its image. The project of Andrea and
Iole Sommaruga was born from a union of tradition and
modernity: a limited quantity of bottles which permits looking
after the smallest detail in every phase of production, aiming
for the quality of the product to meet the demands of a
customer base which enjoys wine and its culture.
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via di Santo Spirito, 11 50125
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That of Frescobaldi was one of the most important Florentine families in the political, economic and social history of the city of Florence. Once in the city, perhaps from Val di Pesa, around the...
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Piazza Antinori, 3 50123
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The Antinori family has been making wine for more than six hundred years: since, in 1385, Giovanni di Piero Antinori became part of the Florentine Art of the Vinattieri. Throughout its long...
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via di Barbiano, 17 50022
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The Querciabella farm was founded in the far 1974 by Giuseppe Castiglioni. We are in the heart of Chianti, all here is done in harmony with nature. For some years they are proceeding with the...
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via Carcheri, 309 - Località Vigliano 50018
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loc. Panzanello, 50020
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Panzanello is a young enterprise which distinguishes itself by the rigor and elegance of its image. The project of Andrea and Iole Sommaruga was born from a union of tradition and modernity: a...
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50129 Firenze (FI) | 161/r, v. S. Gallo 50129
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50122 Firenze (FI) | 10/r, v. Servi 50122
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50124 Firenze (FI) | 49/a, v. dell Orto 50124
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50125 Firenze (FI) | 33/r, bg. Tegolaio 50125
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4/8, v. Gemignani 50127
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Via Santa Reparata 43 50129
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Viale Belfiore 9 50144
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Borgo La Noce 19/r 50100
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Via Del Bandino 36 50126
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Via Pistoiese 151/153 50145
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