Ca' di Pesa

Cantina e Vini

As is often the case with large properties in this part of Tuscany, the building that now forms Ca' di Pesa developed and changed throughout the centuries. Records dating back to the XI century show that it was a part of the ancient Roffiano castle, a military structure tied to the monks of Passignano. At the end of the XII century, Roffiano was the object of an armed dispute between Passignano and the Bishop of Fiesole. In 1261 it was conquered and occupied by the Ghibellines, who destroyed a portion of it - including the top of its tower, and a house. It soon became evident that, with the resolution of military conflict, it would be more profitable to convert old military structures into working farms which operated under a feudal system and, from the XIV century onwards, under a form of sharecropping which lasted almost until the present day, marking centuries of constant agricutural production serving the city of Florence and beyond. Ca' di Pesa's fate is very well documented from the XV century onwards, showing its ownership by the hospital of Santa Maria Nuova in Florence, with records of lease agreements pointing to the farm's rental by Antonmaria Gherardini - whose daughter Lisa was made famous by the painter Leonardo da Vinci!

We began making wines at Ca' di Pesa in 2010 - an exciting adventure that was a manifestation of our personal passion for Chianti Classico and for the terroir of the Conca d'Oro. Since then, and with the help of the warm and supportive vintners of Panzano, we have been working with a deeply involved, passionate team, sparing no effort or expense to make the best possible wines. Making red wines was an obvious choice for this area; but with Summer and its hot, peaceful days being such an important part of life in Tuscany, we began to make a rosato - a floral and fresh wine which we enjoy sipping in the company of friends or by the pool as we soak in the warm and wonderful Tuscan sun. Ca' di Pesa is intentionally a small winery, which allows for a complete focus on quality - but it also makes it possible for us to connect in a special way with many of the people who enjoy our wines. We are still a young winery, but we believe that our wines are now beginning to match our very high expectations and dreams.