Montechiaro - Terre della Grigia
(Winery in Chianti)

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About Winery and Wines

ESTATE & PHILOSOPHY - The winemaking in Montechiaro is 300 years old. Montechiaro estate, by the Griccioli Family since 1720, is situated at the top of a picturesque hill 5 km from Siena with amazing views of the Chianti region. Alessandro, the oldest son, has enhanced the centenarian grape patrimony, focusing on Sangiovese and rare native grapes. This fusion of history, passion, and art is supported by an organic philosophy to create the highest expression of the Siena’s Colli Chianti DOCG. A traditional winemaking process, in the natural nineteenth cellar, valorizes our unique marine terroir. ORGANIC FARMING - Organic grape-growing is arduous and requires more hours of manual labor. Since 2010, the fruit of our commitment has been healthy, beautiful grapes. Organic vineyards teem with life. Their robust roots dig deep and they express a real connection with the land. Organic farming is the means but the quality is the end. Organic winemaking is the natural culmination of a quest to achieve the greatest expression of the land. Respect for nature is the best tool for obtaining grapes rich with life and expressive potential. The balance between humankind and nature is at the heart of sustainable wines that have a deep connection to the land where they are made. GRAPEVINES & WINES - Our mission is focused to valorize the Sangiovese potential in Riserva and Supertuscan style, coupled with Arteliquida project based on Malvasia Nera cru and experimental Supertuscan white. 2000 native olive trees contribute to creating an intense extra virgin olive oil. Close to the cellar, you can find the historic chapel of the Villa and the original 1950 olive mill, now transformed into a shop and a charming tasting room.

HOSPITALITY & EXPERIENCES - Four rental Villas with private parking, garden, and, swimming pool, complete the resort dedicated to hospitality and wine experience. The winery relies on the professionalism of the staff and their constant training, to offer several customized experiences to immerse yourself completely in the territory and in the local food and wine culture as truffle hunting, vineyards picnic, gourmet Tuscan dinner, horse riding; wine tasting or Chianina experience. The family properties extend to the medieval Castle of Monteriggioni, where the ancient stable of the family palace is transformed into a suggestive tasting room. Our organic grapes grow in 6 different small vineyards planted from 1998 to 2012, in the Siena's Chianti rolling hills. Alessandro has developed three projects to valorize the vineyards heritage:: 1) ANNO DOMINI '345 - Chianti Colli Senesi A.D. '345 (Sangiovese + native grapes) - Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva A.D.'345 (100% Sangiovese) - Rosé del Chianti A.D '345 (Sangiovese e Malvasia Nera) - Vinsanto del Chianti A.D. '345 (Trebbiano e Malvasia Bianca) 2) SUPERTUSCAN & BRUNELLO - Supertuscan “Primum Vinum” (100% Sangiovese) - Brunello di Montalcino (100% Sangiovese da Montalcino) 3) Arteliquida - Supertuscan Project - Arteliquida Bianco (Trebbiano, Malvasia Bianca, Viognier, Manzoni) - Arteliquida Rosso (100% Malvasia Nera, single vineyard) - Grappa Arteliquida (100% Malvasia Nera)

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