Tasting Notes

The Chianti Rufina area, located in the hills to the east of Florence, is the most famous of the seven subzones that fall under Italy’s iconic Chianti DOCG, closer in style to the prestigious Chianti Classico DOCG than its contemporaries.

Because of altitude (which accounts for more pronounced diurnal temperature variation) and distance from the Mediterranean coast, Rufina has a more continental climate that makes Sangiovese-based wines in possession of good tannins and acidity.

Fattoria di Grignano’s Chianti Rufina is made with 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and the remaining 10% are red grapes of different local varietals as allowed by the DOC regulations. Lively black garnet in color, the bouquet is intense with brambly berry fruit supported by greenish notes. Medium bodied on the palate with bright sour cherry and berry fruit flowing to a clean finish. A good “food wine” that pairs well with red-sauced pasta dishes, lasagna, grilled meats or light stews.

– 2011 rated 90 WA

– 2013 rated 90 WS

– 2015 rated 88 W&S Best Buy

– 2016 rated 93 WRO

– 2017 rated 90 JS

– 2018 rated 90 JS, 93 WRO     “this perky wine delivers far more than the price suggests” (M.A. April 2021)

Winery	Fattoria di Grignano
Region	Toscana
Varietal	80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 10% other red grapes
Location of Vineyards	Pontassieve, Grignano
Orientation	South-Southeast
Altitude	250–450 meters above sea level
Type of Planting	Organic
Soil	Clay, limestone
Type of Cultivation	Spurred cordon
Vinification	Harvest takes place between the second half of September and the first half of October. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Malolactic is carried out in fiberglass-lined cement vats.
Aging	12 months in 18 hl French oak barrels, 3 months in bottle
Alcohol Content	14%
Total Production	100,000 bottles
Oenologist	Stefano Chioccioli