Tenuta Carobbio

Carobbio was established in the 14th century, as property of the Magaldi, a family of Florentine merchants. The property was cultivating grapes, olives, and wheat and had a production of wine and olive oil, but it was mainly for personal consumption. The next century was also owned by Anton Maria Gherardini, father of the famous Lisa, who inspired Leonardo’s Monnalisa portrait.

It was summer 1985 when Carlo Novarese felt that he had found a small corner of Eden, the Carobbio estate, in the heart of the famous “Conca d’Oro” of Panzano. It promised to be a land of everlasting splendor, awakening the potential of the place. Hence, the birth of Carobbio. Carlo Novarese provided his insight as an entrepreneur, with a focus on achieving excellence, which has always been the distinguishing trait of his reputation in the business.

Agricultural science experts set to work. Drastic changes are made in the vineyards to sustain a strategy designed to obtain high-quality grapes and wines. New systems are being created along principles established by the ultimate wine-growing trends. This commitment has been rewarded with the creation of a selection of unrivalled quality wines, ranging from Chianti Classico to the Super Tuscans.

And ten years ago, another big chapter started: the Novarese family, together with Dario Faccin, enologist and agrologist, underlined the possibility of making wines in “pureness”. Each bottle, each label, expresses the best of a single variety of grape: not only the main Sangiovese but also Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Blanc are able to find in Carobbio a terroir pretty unique and a very rigorous method of production.

Tenuta Carobbio's goal is always to interpret, in the best way possible, the seasonal wine that Mother Nature gives us! Whether we talk about the more traditional Chianti Classico or the much more modern IGT wines, our team works hard to select only the best grapes to make elegant and enjoyable bottles. The aging in different barrels first and the long refinement in the bottle then, permits us to show you the great longevity of our products. Despite different varieties planted, we never blend them. Each wine is "pure".

Tenuta Carobbio production includes: Rosato 100% Sangiovese, Chianti Classico 100% Sangiovese, three different IGTs made with Sangiovese (single vineyard selection), Cabernet Sauvignon (single vineyard as well), or Merlot, a new white with pure Pinot Blanc, and a Vinsanto Occhio di Pernice. During our experience, you will also try our small production of olive oil.