La Gazzara at Castell’in Villa: a stone farmhouse with lawns and cypresses, a swimming pool and vineyards behind

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Castell’in Villa

Chianti Classico DOCG · Toscana IGT

Castell’in Villa is first recorded in August 1176, when the community placed itself under Siena; the tall stone tower was built to watch the Florentine border, and the hamlet was badly damaged in a siege in 1453. From the terraces the view runs over woods and vines to the towers of Siena. Riccardo and Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa bought the estate, some three hundred hectares, in 1968 and restored it.

This is one of the most traditional cellars of the zone. The Chianti Classico is pure Sangiovese, fermented with native yeasts and aged two to three years in large oak, and the estate releases its wines late: tastings still pour Riserva 2017 and Santacroce 2009. Guided tastings are by request on set dates; there are also guest rooms at La Gazzara and a restaurant opened for special occasions.

Signature Wines

  • Chianti Classico Riserva
  • Santacroce
  • Poggio delle Rose
Traditional100% SangioveseLate releasesTastings by request

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