Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico DOCG

Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico DOCG

Chianti Classico DOCG: leading actor in the "shades of red" category

The main actor of the Rocca di Montegrossi winery’s range is undoubtedly the Chianti Classico - simply because it accounts for the lion’s share of production in terms of quantity. And even though this wine is the product of Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi, owner of the Rocca di Montegrossi winery, a man whose family has always had "Chianti in the blood", it is anything but old-fashioned. Actually Baron Bettino Ricasoli is famous as the "co-inventor" of modern the Chianti Classico. With its 90 percent Sangiovese and 5 percent Canaiolo and Colorino this red wine taste 100 percent Tuscany, and reveals its unmistakable terroir! The grapes are harvested by hand in several stages, each at the optimum ripeness of each variety. Depending on the vintage, and after first fermentation in cement tanks for three weeks, the young wine matures in large Allier oak barrels for about 12 to 15 months. Ruby red, violet reflections, purple, deep red - depending on the vintage the Chianti Classico reveals to the observer these "Shades of Red" . And those who lower their nose into the glass will be enchanted by the scent of cherries, sour cherries and wild berries - and of course by the violet scent so typical for Sangiovese. Even after the first sip, the red wine keeps its olfactory promises: fruity, juicy, and harmonious, with silky tannins. The storage potential of this Chianti Classico could certainly be long - if only it wouldn’t taste so damn good…

Rocca di Montegrossi: a winery between tradition and future

Viticulture has a long tradition in Monti in Chianti, a small village near the Castello di Brolio in the centre of "historic" Chianti. Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi, owner of the Rocca di Montegrossi winery, enjoys the background of a long family history. The noble Ricasoli family has always been linked to the region and wine production, not only thanks to Bettino Ricasoli who laid down the first production rules for Chianti Classico. The Rocca di Montegrossi winery has been owned by Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi for about twenty years. It is located just next to the Castello di Brolio. Over the years he has modernised the agronomic work and invested in the cellar technology. In addition, the winery has been managed according to organic principles for several years - since 2010 it has also been officially certified as an organic estate.

Red wine, rosato, vin santo & olio: the assortment - a piece of Tuscany

Under the direction of Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi and in collaboration with the oenologist Attilio Pagli, red wines in both traditional and international styles have been produced for some twenty years here. Both styles with the unique aim to express the terroir of Monti in Chianti. In addition to the two typical representatives of the appellation - the light Chianti Classico and the expressive Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto San Marcellino, comes the absolutely outstanding Vin Santo. It is a product of years long and very careful work. But also the super tuscan Geremia, influenced by the two international grape varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, clearly shows its origins in the glass. Rocca di Montegrossi’s Rosato is a great pleasure especially in the summer months. It reflects the freshness and lightness of the Chianti Classico lifestyle. And what of course belongs to everyday life in Tuscany: olive oil of the highest quality and best taste.

Vine and grape: the roots of good taste

In Monti in Chianti there are extraordinarily good conditions not only for Sangiovese, which is the most important grape variety in Tuscany. In addition to the main grape variety Sangiovese ( a Chianti Classico should consisit of at least 80 per cent of which), Rocca di Montegrossi also has other authoctonous grape varieties of Chianti such as Pugnitello, Canaiolo and Colorino. In order to express the great potential of Monti in Chianti, Marco has decided to plant the two international grape varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from which the super tuscan Geremia is made of. The white wine Malvasia Bianca di Toscana is also found in the vineyards of Rocca di Montegrossi. The soil, the microclimate - the entire terroir - offer the best conditions for producing the exceptional quality that is so typical for Rocca di Montegrossi.