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Fattoria di Grignano

Fattoria di Grignano: A Tuscan winery steeped in History and Passion.

There’s something special about Tuscany, the rolling hills, the golden sunsets and the wines. Among the many wineries across the region, Fattoria di Grignano holds a special place. Nestled in the CHIANTI RUFINA region, this estate has been producing wines for centuries, carrying forward a rich legacy of tradition, innovation and deep respect for the land.

A Winery with a Story:

The estate’s origins can be traced back to the renaissance era, when the noble families of Florence sought out the region’s fertile lands to cultivate vines and olives. Over time, it came under the ownership of the Inghirami Family, a well respected Italian business and fashion circles. But beyond the grandeur of its past, what truly defines Grinano is its commitment to winemaking, one that seamlessly blends tradition with modern expertise. Walking through the estate you get the sense that every wine, every barrel and every bottle has a story to tell.

The Chianti Rufina Terroir: What makes it special?

You might have heard of Chianti Classico, but Chianti Rufina, the sub region where Grignano is located, is the hidden gem of Tuscany. Though it’s smaller in size, the wines produced here are known for their elegance, structure and aging potential.

Here’s what sets Chianti Rufina apart:

Altitude & Climate: Vineyards sit at around 250 to 400 metres above sea level, giving the wine a fresher, more refined character.

Soil Composition: A mix of clay, Karl and limestone provides excellent drainage, which enhances grape concentration.

Cooler Temperatures: Compared to Chianti Classico, Rufina’s climate allows for longer ripening periods, giving wines a vibrant acidity and depth.

These conditions create wines that age beautifully, developing complexity over time.

The Wines of Grignano:

Grignano’s winemaking philosophy is straightforward: Respect the land , cherish the grapes and craft wines that tell a story. Their portfolio reflects the best of Sangiovese while incorporating international varietals for added depth.

Chianti Rufina DOCG: The heart and soul of the estate, this wine is a classic expression of Sangiovese, offering bright cherry, wild berries and hints of spice. Perfect for pairing with Pasta, Grilled meat and aged cheese.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG: A step up in complexity, the Riserva spends extra time aging in the oak, developing deep flavours of dark fruit, tobacco, leather and vanilla. This is a wine that evolves beautifully in the bottle.

Grignano IGT: For those who love bold, structured wines, this blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot delivers richness, power and elegance.

The People behind the Wine:

From the viticulturists who nurture the vines to winemakers who carefully blend and age each vintage, there’s an unmistakable dedication here. Sustainability is a big part of their ethos. The team prioritises organic farming methods, ensuring that the land remains healthy for future generations. They believe in minimal intervention, letting the grapes shine in their purest form.

Why Fattoria di Grignano stands out:

In a region filled with incredible wineries, what makes Grignano special? It’s not just the wines, it’s the feeling you get when you step onto the estate. The richness of its history and the undeniable sense of place that each bottle captures. For anyone who loves authentic Tuscan wines, Grignano offers something truly special. Each sip is a reminder of the passion and dedication that goes into every bottle.

Placido Chianti DOCG 2018, Banfi Wines, Italy

Wine Tasting:- Connoisseur Special, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐨, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖 (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita), Banfi Wines, Montalcino, Italy.

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐢, praised worldwide as the manufacturers of Brunello. A family owned winemaker situated in Tuscany. They gathered a coterminous domain of 2800 hectares. The family established their Castello Banfi grape plantation domain in Montalcino in 1978.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲: Placido is a well-known brand among aristocrats and supports the heritage of the 13th century aristocrat Placido dei Placidi. When Siena defeated its rival Florence in the Battle of Montaperti in 1260, the hero of the day was Count Placido Placidi. His passion for wine and cooking is the inspiration for Placido to this day.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐆 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧: Located in the heart of Italy, in southern Tuscany. Chianti Wine pronounced the unmistakable Sangiovese notes. Stretching 160km from north to south, Chianti covers much of Tuscany and intersects with some of the region’s most famous appellations. The border of the Chianti region today was formed in 1932. The region became the first DOC in Italy in 1963 and was promoted to DOCG in the 1980s.

Wine: From the historic 𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐆 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞. Ruby red with a strong violet scent. It is dry, well-balanced and has a dark fruit flavor. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo Nero.

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Le Supérieur de Bordeaux. Château Timberlay.

𝐋𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩é𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱. Connoisseur spécial. Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 (Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc) from Château Timberlay by Robert Giraud SAS, Bordeaux, France.

The Winery: 𝐂𝐡â𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐲. Established in 1366. One of the most seasoned 𝐂𝐇Â𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐔𝐬 in Bordeaux. The family possessed a wine organization with several ages of wine making. The properties are totally overseen and advertised by “Robert Giraud SAS”. A grounded domain with feet in the global market. Having 125 hectares of domain, today Château Timberlay produces remarkable blends like Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux Blanc and Bordeaux Clairet. The domain is driven by its Red Bordeaux Supérieur.

𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱 𝐒𝐮𝐩é𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝:- The prevalent variant of Bordeaux label. To have the wine characterized and named as Supérieur, the winemakers need to keep explicit standards and guidelines to meet the necessities. A gigantic space of 11,375 hectares has been committed to the creation of Bordeaux Supérieur wines. At least a year of barrel maturing is needed to make Bordeaux Supérieur.

Wine: Bordeaux Supérieur 2015, (85% 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐭, 10% 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐭 5% 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜). A full bodied wine. Solid and complex on the nose. Dry on the sense of taste with woody and zesty notes. A very much organized wine with consolidated tannins.

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𝐋𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩é𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱. Connoisseur spécial. Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 (Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc) from Château Timberlay by Robert Giraud SAS, Bordeaux, France

Monastrell , Cabernet Sauvignon. Fuerza, Ego Bodegas Wines.

Connoisseur special:- (Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon), Fuerza (Force in English) 2014 by Ego Bodegas Wines, Murcia, Spain.

The Winery: 𝐄𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬. Started in 2011 with the vision to communicate the wealth and characteristics of the Monastrell grape. The association’s and group’s endeavors drove the organization to go into the astonishing universe of wine. Pushing ahead in 2013 with every one of the ideal turns of events and choices it permitted the organization to acquire traction in more than 30 nations. Today it claims in excess of 25 hectares of grape plantations with several grape assortments.

Wine Region: 𝐉𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀 (Denominaciòn de origen Protegida). Topographical sign. The Jumilla has grape plantations from the Mucia district to the Albacete. Jumilla DOP is described by wide valleys and levels within the sight of the mountains. Today it covers 19,000 hectares of grape plantations. Wine grape: A history of 500 B.C. 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐋 in Spain and 𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐃𝐑𝐄 in France. The most valued grape varietal of the Mediterranean Europe. A major wine grape with complex and profound flavors. Monastrell is basically utilized for mixing yet additionally makes some flavorful reds. It is Spain’s second most famous grape.

The Wine: 𝐅𝐔𝐄𝐑𝐙𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟒. A mix of 75% Monastrell and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. A substantial bodied wine with smells of dim organic products. Smokey and woody highlights followed by smells of espresso, plum and chocolate. An exceptionally bold wine with complex characters. Inconspicuous and rich wine.

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Connoisseur special:- (Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon), Fuerza (Force in English) 2014 by Ego Bodegas Wines, Murcia, Spain

Super Tuscan TRE. Brancaia Winery.

Connoisseur special:- SUPER TUSCAN: I had a great talk and a virtual meeting with the owner and chief winemaker of Brancaia winery, Barbara Widmer. Raise your glass for all the “Women Winemakers” around the globe. TRE Super Tuscan 2017 (Blend of three grape varietals: Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon by Brancaia Winery, Radda, Chianti, Italy.

The Brancaia winery: 40 years of winemaking at the Brancaia winery. Begun in 1981 with the acquisition of BRANCAIA ESTATE, an abandoned winery which was transformed into a worldwide top wine organization. The organization has three domain grape plantations, Brancaia bequest and Poppi both in slopes of CHIANTI CLASSICO and Brancaia in MAREMMA, in the Mediterranean coast. The winery produces phenomenal global blends with exemplary grape varietals. The three ages of the “Widmer” family and the group behind it led to the excellent and phenomenal standing for the organization.

Wine Region (Tuscany/Tuscan), Geographical sign: One of the most socially rich areas in Italy. The wine district TUSCANY is acclaimed for its art, culture and architecture. The area’s wine scene isn’t just intricate, yet powerful also. Tuscany produces superb fine red wines dependent on Sangiovese grapes. Aside from simply TUSCAN wines, there’s an alternate style called as SUPER TUSCAN, which is a mix of Sangiovese with non local grapes. Tuscany creates over 10% of Italian wine production.

Wine: TRE 2017 is a mix of three grape varietals, 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Additionally known for its three Tuscan grape plantations ( Maremma, Castellina and Radda). A medium bodied wine with fruity and earthy fragrances. Strong on the nose with red natural product flavors. The wine is matured for a year in French tonneaux and concrete. An all around organized wine, exquisite with long completion.

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Connoisseur special:- TRE Super Tuscan 2017 (Blend of three grape varietals: Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon by Brancaia Winery, Radda, Chianti, Italy.

Bordeaux Red. Château Goumin. Vignobles Andre Lurton.

Connoisseur special:- Bordeaux red mix 2016 (50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot) from Château Goumin by Vignobles Andre Lurton, Bordeaux, France.

The Winery: 1953 to the current day. Beginning with the acquisition of Château Bonnet in Grézillac in 1897, the Lurton family proceeded with the remarkable winemaking begun by their granddad. Vignobles André Lurton is one of the biggest wine dynasties on the planet. CHÂTEAU GOUMIN is a home claimed by the incomparable Lurton family.

Château Goumin is situated on a slant pointing toward the south and has an unprecedented terroir which assists with creating wines with a smooth surface and makes it unpretentious. Today the organization claims more than 1500 sections of land of grape plantations in the Bordeaux area.

Wine: Bordeaux Red Blend, A full bodied wine with fragrances of dim organic products. Rich on the sense of taste with an astonishing dry completion. Very even and matured wine. An exemplary red Bordeaux with consolidated notes of eucalyptus and green pepper. Tannins on the lower side, balanced and elegant wine.

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Connoisseur special:- Bordeaux red mix 2016 (50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot) from Château Goumin by Vignobles Andre Lurton, Bordeaux, France

Lègende Bordeaux Red. Château Lafite Rothschild

Domaines Barons De Rothschild, Légende, Bordeaux Red Blend, 2017. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot by The Domaines & Château Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, France.

History : 1868 to the current day. In 1868 Château Lafite was acquired by the Rothschild family. Pushing ahead in 1946, the new age of the Rothschild family acquired Château Lafite Rothschild. In 1974, the fifth era took over the organization and stretched out Lafitte’s aptitude to an unheard of level with new properties and wines. Every one of the long stretches of difficult work and uncommon winemaking by the Rothschild family and the group behind, has made the organization the best winemakers on the planet. Today the sixth era of the Rothschild family has taken over the organization and are heading the winery operations.

Wine (Bordeaux Red Blend): AOC( Appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée), demonstrates the topographical territory for the wine grape varietals. Bordeaux red mix is a blend of at least two grape assortments. The wine is a full bodied wine with smells of dim natural products. Oaky on the button and dry on the sense of taste with an exceptional fruity character. An even and very much mixed wine with grape assortments comprising 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Matured in tanks and 40% with oak. An extremely rich wine with excellent characters.

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Domaines Barons De Rothschild, Légende, Bordeaux Red Blend, 2017. by The Domaines & Château Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, France.

Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva. Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Connoisseur special, Escudo Rojo official Gran Reserva Shield, 2017. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah and Cabernet Franc grape varietals, by Baron Philippe De Rothschild, Chile.

BPDR: In memory of Late, Respected Baroness Philippine De Rothschild, Mathilde Camille, a French vintner. Four extraordinary valleys and six staggering grape assortments. BPDR in the last part of the 1990s chose to make wines in Chile. Having outstanding climatic conditions, Chile’s central district produces wines that uncover the pith of Chilean articulation.

Tasting: Escudo Rojo is the Spanish interpretation of the German “Rote Schild”. The wine shows genuine spirits of winemaking. Developed in one year old oak barrels for a year. With great notes of red and dark fruits, the wine likewise uncovers notes of espresso. It conveys a slight earthy and smoky note too. A mix of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet franc, 38% carmenere and 20% Syrah. Ground-breaking on the nose and rich on the sense of taste.

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Escudo Rojo official Gran Reserva Shield, 2017. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah and Cabernet Franc grape varietals, by Baron Philippe De Rothschild, Chile.

Isla de Maipo, Cabernet Sauvignon

Isla De Maipo, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 by De Martino wines, Chile.

De Martino Estate : Arrived in Chile from Italy and set up in 1934. Pietro De Martino chose to search for a one of a kind spot to make the wines he longed for. Pushing ahead the bequest was driven by the third era and led by Pietro Marco and Remo De Martino. Subsequent to going through 80 years into winemaking, today the winery is driven by the fourth era and they are significant in making wines that are exceptional due to the spot, supportability and immaculateness.

Wine Valley : Maipo, the start of the Chilean wine industry. Considered as the best district for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon. The valley has in excess of 7,302 segments of land that is known for grape manors and most of them are focused on making cabernet sauvignon or cabernet mixes. A paramount wine region with wines created there as far back as 150 years.

Wine: A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Matured for 7-9 months in French barrels. A medium bodied wine with smells of dark currant, blueberries and cassis joined with a slight tobacco leaf note. Not all that much acidic and not all that much tart. On the palate it’s new with organic product definition. A phenomenal earthy note with tobacco, caramel and cassis.

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