Agricola Ottomani
アグリコーラ・オットマーニ
Organic-biodynamic Chianti from four friends, aged in amphora and concrete.
Agricola Ottomani was founded in 2006 by four friends who met while studying oenology at the University of Florence. The name 'Ottomani' — meaning 'eight hands' — reflects their collaborative approach, which began with a small rented vineyard and winemaking in a garage. Today the estate farms roughly 15 hectares between the villages of Greve in Chianti and Impruneta, following organic and biodynamic methods and championing indigenous Tuscan varieties such as Sangiovese and Canaiolo. The team has recovered historic vineyards over fifty years old and works with minimal intervention: manual harvest, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, and aging in concrete vats or in terracotta amphorae hand-thrown by local Impruneta artisans, a tradition dating back to Roman times. In 2018 they completed a new eco-sustainable cellar with a low environmental footprint. Alongside their Chianti Classico, Chianti Superiore, and amphora-aged wines, Ottomani also produces organic extra virgin olive oil. The estate is a member of the Viticoltori di Greve in Chianti producer association.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of natural, terroir-driven Chianti who appreciate indigenous varieties, low-intervention winemaking, and traditional aging vessels like amphora and concrete.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name 'Ottomani' mean?
- It means 'eight hands' in Italian, representing the four founding friends — all oenology graduates from the University of Florence — who work together to produce the wines.
- Are Agricola Ottomani's wines organic?
- Yes. The estate follows organic and biodynamic cultivation across its roughly 15 hectares near Greve in Chianti and Impruneta, avoiding synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
- Why does Ottomani ferment wine in terracotta amphorae?
- Impruneta, next to the estate, has a centuries-old tradition of terracotta craftsmanship dating to Roman times. Ottomani uses locally hand-thrown amphorae, alongside concrete vats, to ferment and age select wines with minimal intervention.
- Where is Agricola Ottomani located?
- The estate sits between the villages of Greve in Chianti and Impruneta in Tuscany, and its Chianti Classico fruit comes from vineyards in the Greve in Chianti appellation.
- Is Agricola Ottomani part of a local producer group?
- Yes, it is a member of the Viticoltori di Greve in Chianti association, a group of local producers promoting sustainability and wine tourism in the area.