Fattoria di Rignana
Panzano in Chianti
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Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico DOCG
A very typical Chianti Classico made from Sangiovese and Canaiolo: fruity and spicy, nuances of violets, dark berries and fruit on the palate, full and balanced with beautiful acidity and tannins. Guaranteed great drinking pleasure.
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Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
There is almost no occasion, almost no dish and almost no occasion where this Chianti Classico Riserva does not fit. Fruity, finely structured, with great drinking pleasure and good ageing potential.
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Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Fruit and spice, elegance and structure, acidity and tannins, all wonderfully packaged in a mineral depth with a long finish. 100% Sangiovese from a single vineyard. Top!
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Fattoria di Rignana Il Riccio Toscana Rosso IGT
In the first few years, Il Riccio was a pure Merlot, in between a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc and today a pure Cabernet Franc. Wonderfully elegant, fruity and finely structured.
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Fattoria di Rignana Sangiovese Bianco Toscana IGT
This white wine made from Sangiovese grapes offers a refreshing taste experience with notes of pears, citrus fruits, flowers and herbs. Enjoy well chilled!
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Fattoria di Rignana Rosato Toscana IGT
With its notes of raspberries, strawberries and watermelon and its lively acidity, this Sangiovese rosé is an ideal companion for summer meals and social gatherings. Drink well chilled!
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Fattoria di Rignana Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva
This olive oil has an intense flavor. Fruity freshness, of green olives and fresh grass, but also of artichokes. The taste is harmonious, with a spicy, slightly peppery note on the finish, giving it a pleasant sharpness.
Fattoria e Villa di Rignana
Rignana is a charming winery on the north-western edge of Panzano in Chianti, on the border with Barberino Tavarnelle. This idyllic vineyard is not only known for its breathtaking location, but also for its excellent wines. Cosimo Gericke, the current owner, took over the winery from his father at the end of the 1990s. He acquired the winery at the end of the 1960s and laid the foundations for the outstanding wines that characterize Rignana today. Cosimo continues this tradition with great passion and dedication.
Pure Tuscany
Surrounded by 120 hectares of vineyards, gardens and olive groves, the winery and the associated agriturismo are located in the heart of Tuscany. It is not for nothing that Tuscany is a destination of longing for people from all over the world. It is the perfect place to enjoy, relax and celebrate. What's more, Rignana is the ideal starting point for exploring Tuscany and its sights. Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Greve - all just a stone's throw away.
Sangiovese & Friends
The organically certified wines from Cosimo Gericke, the owner of Fattoria di Rignana, are made exclusively from grapes grown on the estate. Most of the grapes used are probably the most famous variety in Tuscany: Sangiovese. Other grape varieties are also used for the tasty Rignana wines: grapes from the indigenous Canaiolo vine and the international Cabernet Franc grape variety.
The Chianti Classico family
The Chianti Classico and the Chianti Classico Riserva are the two main protagonists in the Rignana range. A magnificent Chianti Classico Gran Selezione has also been produced since 2013. Typical of the Chianti Classico wine-growing region and Tuscany. The Rosato is fresh and fruity, as is the white wine made from Sangiovese grapes, a Blanc de Noir. "Il Riccio", a so-called Super Tuscan, now made from Cabernet Franc, is a loyal companion to round off a successful evening. Extra virgin olive oil is also produced at Rignana - an essential part of any Tuscan meal.
Terroir & quality
Quality is the top priority for Cosimo Gericke in every respect: whether it is the quality of his grapes, which are found in the best locations, or the choice of the ideal clones and the right vine density. At an altitude of between 300 and 400 meters above sea level, the vines grow on a stony, calcareous and clayey soil, the Galestro, on a total area of 16 hectares.
An organic winery in Panzano
The terroir of Rignana provides the perfect ingredients for a perfect wine. In addition, Cosimo Gericke has consistently invested in the expansion of the vineyards and the wine cellar in recent years and achieved organic certification. This ensures that the grapes are processed gently and carefully and that high-quality wines of the Chianti Classico DOCG appellation can ultimately be produced.
"Riccio" means hedgehog
The Fattoria e Villa di Rignana has an eventful history: the estate was first mentioned in the 11th century. The first evidence of the cultivation of vines - including Sangiovese and Canaiolo - dates back to 1700. From the 17th century onwards, the estate became increasingly important thanks to its owners, the noble Florentine Dè Ricci family. Bishop Scipione Dè Ricci (1741 - 1810) in particular was a leading reformer in the Italian Catholic Church. However, he was forced to resign and fled to Rignana. Even then, the coat of arms of the noble Dè Ricci family featured a hedgehog - because "Riccio" means hedgehog.
Marriage & Honeymoon
Several things make Rignana the perfect wedding location: the dream location, the romantic chapel and, of course, the villa itself with its lovingly restored rooms and the pool, which offers a fabulous view. But apart from all these facts, it is the incomparable atmosphere, the flair and the touch of history within the walls that make the most beautiful day of your life not just beautiful, but perfect. If you don't want to get married right away, you can simply spend an unforgettable vacation in the carefully renovated rooms of the villa. Simply familiar, genuine and authentic - simply Rignana.
For today's podcast episode, I'm visiting the Fattoria e Villa di Rignana winery in Panzano in Chianti and Cosimo Gericke, the owner, is sitting by my side.