Working with nature

For centuries the vineyards of the medieval Badia a Coltibuono have been primarily in Monti, the most southern part of Gaiole in Chianti. Our Sangiovese from massal selections thrives in the limestone clay loams, at 270 to 330 m asl, where it finds ideal growing conditions. The blending of small quantities of Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Colorino, as well as the more recent introduction of Mammolo, Fogliatonda, Malvasia Nera, Pugnitello and Sanforte reinforce the unique character of our wines. The challenges of climate change drives us to continuously adapt our practices while maintaining the unique character of the wines of Badia a Coltibuono.