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.
