Rocca di Montegrossi
Monti in Chianti
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Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico DOCG
This Chianti Classico is confident and really makes its presence known. You'll find fruity notes of ripe cherries and red berries, mixed with a lovely spicy complexity. On the palate, it has that classic freshness and structure you'd expect from a real Chianti Classico from Monti – a wine that perfectly shows off its tradition and where it comes from.
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![Rocca di Montegrossi Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG]()
Rocca di Montegrossi Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
This is an outstanding, full-bodied wine packed with aroma and fine tannins, all balanced beautifully by its elegant acidity. With its impressive length and finesse, it can easily stand alongside the world's best wines.
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Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia Toscana Rosso IGT
The Geremia from Rocca di Montegrossi shines with intense aromas of sour cherries, currants, vanilla, and a hint of chocolate. On the palate, it has a powerful structure and soft, velvety tannins – an elegant, complex wine with real depth.
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![Rocca di Montegrossi Ridolfo Toscana Rosso IGT Magnum in a wooden box]()
Rocca di Montegrossi Ridolfo Toscana Rosso IGT Magnum in a wooden box
The Ridolfo is powerful and full-bodied, with aromas of blackberries, dried plums, and a hint of eucalyptus. Fine tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced, and the spicy finish brings a subtle hint of pepper and licorice.
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Rocca di Montegrossi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
This special sweet wine is only made in limited quantities. It has a bright amber-yellow color and feels velvety on your palate. The aromas are intense and complex, with lovely notes of apricot, dried figs, roasted almonds, dates, caramel, and coffee.
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Rocca di Montegrossi Rosato Toscana IGT
This Rosato charms with aromas of strawberries, raspberries, and even a hint of champagne, along with spicy notes and a fresh citrus touch. On the palate, it's got lively minerality and a fine, elegant structure with delicate tannins. While it's great as an aperitif, it's also a fantastic wine to pair with food.
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Rocca di Montegrossi Olio Chianti Classico DOP
This olive oil smells of young artichokes, green apples, tomatoes, and green bananas. On the palate, it's velvety and smooth with a delicate, bittersweet note. The finish brings a spicy kick that really gives the oil depth and complexity.
Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi
The Rocca di Montegrossi winery is nestled in one of Tuscany's most beautiful and famous spots, Chianti Classico, which is actually Italy's oldest wine region. You'll find it about 7 kilometers south of Gaiole, super close to the village of Monti in Chianti. The owner is Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi, a descendant of the renowned Ricasoli family from Tuscany. This family is deeply connected to the history of the region and Chianti Classico – Bettino Ricasoli is even credited with inventing Chianti Classico! Here in Monti in Chianti, not far from Castello di Brolio, this passionate winemaker runs the estate, always focusing on a great balance between quality and tradition.
Rocca di Montegrossi
Rocca di Montegrossi spans 100 hectares (that's about 250 acres) right in the historic heart of Chianti Classico. Twenty hectares are covered with grapevines, another twenty with olive groves, and the rest is beautiful woodland. The winery is nestled in a gently rolling landscape, sitting between 340 and 510 meters (around 1100-1670 feet) above sea level. The soils in this particular Monti in Chianti micro-area are mostly limestone and marl rock, which are super rich in calcium and clay. This unique geological makeup doesn't just ensure great drainage; it also gives the wines their signature minerality, elegance, and structure.
Chianti Classico
On 13 hectares (that's about 32 acres), Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi primarily cultivates Sangiovese, the main grape of Chianti Classico. But you'll also discover local varieties like Canaiolo, Colorino, Pugnitello, and Malvasia Bianco di Toscana, alongside international grapes like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. And right in the heart of it all is the wine cellar, nestled beside the Romanesque parish church of San Marcellino. This cellar is perfectly set up to preserve the grapes' quality, combining traditional techniques with the latest technology: glass-lined cement tanks and Allier oak barrels (for fermentation), all temperature-controlled and computer-managed. The stainless steel tanks are exclusively used for crafting their Rosato.
Organically Certified
Looking after the Chianti landscape and being sustainable are really important to Marco. They've been farming organically for many years and officially got their certification back in 2010. On top of that, they take extra measures to protect nature and save resources: rainwater is collected in cisterns for cleaning in the cellar, and solar panels on the winery roof power the temperature control for the cellar.
Geremia & Ridolfo
Once upon a time, the rocky fortress of Rocca di Montegrossi was home to Geremia, who founded the Ricasoli noble family. Nowadays, only ruins of the castle are left. The Ricasoli family's current residence is Castello di Brolio in Gaiole in Chianti. The Rocca di Montegrossi winery pays tribute to Geremia with a Super Tuscan named after him, crafted from a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Geremia's son, Ridolfo, also has a wine dedicated to him since 2015, which is an extraordinary blend of half Cabernet Sauvignon and half Pugnitello. This special wine is exclusively bottled in Magnum and Jeroboam sizes.
San Marcellino
The Romanesque parish church of San Marcellino, built way back in 1000 AD, stands right next to Rocca di Montegrossi's winery today. This church, which was once an important pilgrimage site, gives its name to the "Vigneto San Marcellino" wine. The grapes for this wine come from vineyards located just below the historic church. There, you'll find Sangiovese and Pugnitello vines that are over 50 years old, and their age combined with the unique location really adds a special depth and character to the wine.
Sweet Gold
Rocca di Montegrossi's Vinsanto is an amazing sweet wine that owner Marco gives a lot of special attention to. This wine is made from Malvasia Bianca grapes, which are hung up to dry on about 160 soccer goal nets in a well-ventilated room under the roof. The grapes stay there until December or January before they're pressed. The juice from this then ages in small barrels called Caratelli, made from three different woods: oak, cherry, and mulberry.
The Corona pandemic is still keeping the world on edge. Especially in Italy, the virus has left its tragic mark – affecting both people and the economy. And things are only slowly starting to look a bit better. Meanwhile, as part of my blog series #LongingForChiantiClassico, I've been trying to update you on how my friends at the wineries on NinainChianti.com are doing.