Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico was born in 1961 from the meeting of 17 winemakers united by a common goal: to produce and promote the wines of Radda, Gaiole and Castellina in Chianti. Since then, the Chianti Geografico community has grown, so much so that many more winemakers have been brought together and the historic Gaiole winery has been founded. In 1989 a second winery was built in San Gimignano and from 2018 Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico became part of Tenute Piccini and gathers 60 producer members, whose vineyards fall within the Chianti Classico , Chianti Colli Senesi and Vernaccia di San Gimignano appellations. Geografico wines represent Tuscany and its most important denominations. In fact, the Chianti Classico Geografico is obtained from vineyards located between the municipalities of Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Radda in Chianti and Castelnuovo Berardenga, the territories of origin of Chianti. Chianti Colli Senesi is produced with grapes grown in the province of Siena and Vernaccia di San Gimignano with grapes from the vineyards of the Tuscan town of the same name. The beating heart of the Geografico are the people, who have been working continuously for more than half a century, demonstrating a strong sense of identity and great respect for the territory and for the Sangiovese grape.

Chianti Geografico red wine

Among the red wines of the Farmers of the Chianti Geografico we cannot fail to mention the Chianti Classico Contessa di Radda. Produced for the first time in 1978, the name derives from the Countess Willa of Tuscany, mother of the "Great Baron", the Marquis Ugo of Tuscany , mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy. Countess Willa played a central role in the strategic expansion of Radda in Chianti, which is why her face was chosen to identify the Chianti Geografico. On Vino.com you will find the best selection of Geografico Contessa di Radda red wine, not only the vintage Chianti Classico Contessa di Radda, a red wine made from Sangiovese and Merlot grapes from vineyards cultivated on a calcareous and marl-rich soil , but also the Chianti Classico Riserva Contessa di Radda, made from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino grapes, very fruity and velvety.

What are the characteristics of the Chianti Geografico?

Chianti Geografico is a still and dry red wine belonging to the Chianti DOCG denomination. The grapes from which it is obtained are Sangiovese and Canaiolo nero, grown on a sandy soil rich in pebbles. Impossible not to appreciate it, given the particularly spicy notes and fresh taste that characterize it. In addition to the Chianti Geografico DOCG, another interesting Geografico red wine is Pevera, a Tuscan IGT whose name derives from the wooden funnel that was used in the past to pour wine into oak barrels, much appreciated by lovers of Sangiovese blends. with international blends such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah . Discover the details of Geografico wines on Vino.com.

What are the characteristics of Brunello di Montalcino Geografico?

Brunello di Montalcino Geografico is one of the flagships of the cooperative, it is a still and dry red wine obtained from a careful selection of Sangiovese Grosso grapes, a local clone of Sangiovese present only in Montalcino and called Grosso for its grapes from thick peel. Thanks to the peel, color, polyphenols and tannins are transferred to the wine, which is why Brunello di Montalcino Geografico is a wine with intense, full-bodied and important aromas.