Name: Podere Le Cinciole
Rating: 5

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Vertical Tasting of Chianti Classico Vintages at Podere Le Cinciole

Greve in Chianti, Florence, Tuscany - (Chianti, Chianti Classico) 1 Hour Min 1, Max 8

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Unique, informative and exceptional

Rate: 5 out of 5 9/1/25

Alessandro was a wonderful host and advocate for Le Cinciole, the Panzano community and the sustainable practices they have helped to pioneer across the Chianti region. I arrived on licking day and was able to see grapes being picked and sorted before maceration. The tour included a walk through the vines, a rich history of the the winery and the region, tasting grapes off the vine and a large selection of ale Cinciole wines (including a 2009 Chianti Classico that was unbelievable!) Hands down the best wine tasting experience I have ever had and the wines are spectacular - I have already found a stockist back home! Special thanks to Alessandro and to Ella the dog. Worth every penny.
Late September is when the grapes are picked - you might get lucky and see the vintage in real time.
Tim

Reply from Podere Le Cinciole

Thanks a lot Tim!!!

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About Winery and Wines

The name Le Cinciole has been used for centuries and is believed to originate from “Le terre di Quintius” (Lands of Quintius). Located in the heart of Chianti, this estate has evolved into a modern and dynamic farm, fully committed to sustainability and tradition.

Since the early 1990s, extensive work has been done to enhance the estate. New vineyards have been replanted to improve wine quality, the cellar has been expanded and modernized, and eco-sustainable renovations have been carried out on the farmhouse. A photovoltaic system now supplies 100% of the estate’s energy needs, reinforcing a commitment to self-sufficiency and environmental responsibility.

Today, Podere Le Cinciole stands as a 100% sustainable winery, where respect for nature, tradition, and innovation come together to create exceptional wines.

All Le Cinciole wines are crafted exclusively from estate-grown grapes, harvested by hand and vinified through spontaneous fermentation, ensuring a pure and natural expression of the terroir.

Two historic wines, produced since the early 1990s, define the estate’s identity. Le Cinciole Chianti Classico, made from Sangiovese grapes harvested across all vineyards, is aged in medium-sized traditional oak barrels (20-25 hl). Petresco IGT Toscana, a single-vineyard selection from an optimal altitude of 470 meters, matures in small barrels, allowing for greater refinement and complexity.

In 2000, a small quantity of international varieties was introduced, leading to the creation of Camalaione, a wine where the unique terroir of Panzano prevails over the grape varieties, demonstrating the power of the land.

More recently, the range has expanded with Aluigi, a Chianti Classico Riserva from a single vineyard, the approachable and easy-drinking Cinciorosso, and the fresh, floral Rosato, offering diverse expressions of the estate’s winemaking philosophy.