Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Strong body with berry aroma

The strong body of the Chianti Classico Riserva is primarily ensured by the grapes from the excellent locations of the Fattoria e Villa di Rignana in the Conca d’Oro. 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Franc have been used for the Chianti Classico Riserva since 2012. In previous years, 15% Merlot was added to the Sangiovese. But the carefully composed ripening process also makes its contribution to this top wine: the alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks is at controlled temperature of 27°C and lasts for about 21 days. Then the biological acid degradation takes place, also in steel tanks. Chianti Classico Riserva is further matured for 24 months in new and used oak barrels of different sizes – barrels and tuns. After bottling, the wine is left in the cellar for at least three more months. The result is a balanced Chianti Classico Riserva in the glass. And in the mouth the aroma bouquet of predominantly dark fruits delights - of course differently, depending on the vintage. The Riserva by Rignana is not only available in the 0.75 liter bottle, but also in the 1.5 liter magnum bottle and even in a 3 liter double magnum bottle. By the way: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG is ideal for a few years of storage. From the 2015 vintage, a filling in imperial format, i.e. 6.0 litres, will also be available. 

Panzano in Chianti: the perfect locations for the best wines!

In the heart of Tuscany, right in the middle of the stretch between Florence and Siena in the Chianti Classico wine-growing region lies the small town of Panzano. And this is exactly where the Fattoria e Villa di Rignana is located - a picturesque winery. Among wine connoisseurs, Panzano has a special position due to its location in the so-called Conca d’Oro or the golden valley. In this top location, the ideal microclimate conditions help every year to produce the perfect Sangiovese grapes for the best Chianti Classico. Moreover, in recent years Panzano has been described by the international wine press as the organic region of Italy. Almost all the vineyards around Panzano - and that is about 500 hectares - are certified organic and are cultivated sustainably. Fattoria di Rignana has been certified as an organic winery since 2014, but the owner Cosimo Gericke had been working on sustainability for a much longer time.

Fattoria Rignana: red wine, rosato and oglio d’olivo from Tuscany

The Fattoria di Rignana, which includes around 14 hectares of vineyards, convinces wine connoisseurs and wine lovers with five different typical Tuscan wines: a fruity Chianti Classico made from 85% Sangiovese and 15% Canaiolo grapes; an expressive Chianti Classico Riserva made from Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc; an elegant Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, pressed from a selection of the best Sangiovese grapes from Rignana; and under the title "super tuscan", the "Il Riccio" completes the range of red wines from Rignana. The special thing about "Il Riccio" is that it is made from pure Merlot. The wine assortment is rounded off by the fruity, lively Rosato and the fragrant white wine Bianco from 100 % Sangiovese. And what should not be missing from a typical Italian meal in Tuscany: an Olio Extra Vergine d’Olivo, which is made in Rignana from the fruits of its own olive trees.

Get married and spend your holidays on an enchanting agriturismo

The Fattoria e Villa di Rignana is a special place for wedding couples from all over the world. Thanks to the hotel’s own chapel, the fantastic location and the panorama pool with a view over the golden valley, the wedding table under the shady trees, Rignana is the perfect place to spend the most beautiful day of your life. Whoever celebrates a wedding here gets the best possible start into a happy marriage. And the best decision would be to spend the honeymoon in the lovingly restored villa. Relax at the panorama pool and enjoy romantic dinners in the neighbouring Cantinetta, and of course, a glass or two of wine.