Richard Gere, Antonio Banderas, Sting and Bryan Ferry: these are just some of the many celebrities who have been struck by the charm of the gentle hills and quality wines of Chianti. So much so that they decided to buy real estate in Tuscany, particularly in the area around Florence and Siena. It’s a swathe of land very dear to upper-class Anglophones, which has earned it the nickname “Chiantishire.” In this region, wine products are made every year by undisputed talents who never fail to stand out on the global scene. Behind these labels, there is the work of companies that are conscious of their own responsibility, and are committed to promoting this historical landscape in every way. So here is a brief review of great cellars and wine-makers to note down in your travel journal, for a fantastic experience in a place that the whole world envies.
A Charming Itinerary in Chiantishire
San Casciano Val di Pesa, Firenze
1Antinori, Chianti Classico
Cellar, museum space and auditorium The headquarters of the Antinori family’s crowning achievement is in an architecturally avant-garde space in San Casciano Val di Pesa in the province of Florence, opened in 2012 after seven years of work. Designed to have a low environmental impact and high energy...
Siena
2Castell’In Villa
A medieval village dating back to 1200 on top of a hill situated in the Castelnuovo Berardenga area, in the province of Siena, which houses one of the most elegant estates throughout Chianti Classico. Here you’ll find deep tradition with an international level of hospitality offered with a variety o...
Radda in Chianti Siena
3Diego Finocchi
A rising name in the Radda area of Chianti, Diego Finocchi has asserted himself as a young wine-grower thanks to Erta di Radda, an organic-certified Chianti Classico made from Sangiovese vines dating back to 1967. If you contact him directly via his website, you might be able to arrange a meeting at...
Castellina in Chianti Siena
4Castellare di Castellina
Only those with a heart of stone are incapable of feeling emotions when they travel, and especially when they arrive in the village of Castellina in Chianti. After a meandering country road lined with olive groves and sun-kissed vineyards, the reception at Castellare is a smile that makes an impress...
Montalcino Siena
5Fonterenza
Milanese twin sisters Francesca and Margherita Padovani are behind the success of this young company, Azienda Agricola Campi di Fonterenza, an estate that first made its name in 1997 with its extra virgin olive oil and then its Brunello di Montalcino. Initially set up as an organic vineyard, the com...
Montalcino
6Le Potazzine
With cellar, winery and wine bar, this prestigious Montalcino company comes in three parts, and it’s impossible for the visitor to be disappointed by the services on offer. To stock up on the prizewinning Brunello, you can go to the estate in La Prata, or you can take a stroll through piazza Garibal...
Montepulciano Siena
7Salcheto
This is a state-of-the-art bio-architectural project. The cellar is completely self-sufficient from an energy perspective. This is the mission of Salcheto, an active winery in the production of Nobile di Montepulciano, which has raised the concepts of sustainability, respect for the environment and ...
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