About Buontempo
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino, Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca
- Price Range
- $24-34
- Alcohol
- 14%
A tribute to the old Tuscan peasant tradition of blending red and white grapes together, Buontempo revives the historic Chianti recipe using roughly 70% red grapes (Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino) and 30% white grapes (Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca). A portion of the fruit ferments as whole clusters, the wine matures in amphora, and no sulfites are added — a genuinely natural, joyfully rustic red.
Proof that a centuries-old field-blend recipe can taste completely of-the-moment.
New to wine?
A fun, unfussy natural wine — great first bottle if you're curious about field blends.
Food Pairings
Its bright, gulpable character loves cured salumi, pizza, and simple grilled vegetables.
When to drink it
Casual get-togethers, pizza and wine nights, natural wine bar pours.
Terroir & Winemaking
Field blend of ~70% red grapes (Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino) and ~30% white grapes (Trebbiano, Malvasia), partial whole-cluster fermentation, aged in amphora, no added sulfites.
About the producer
BuondonnoOrganic, natural Sangiovese pioneers in Chianti ClassicoVisit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does "Buontempo" mean?
- It translates roughly to "good times," reflecting the wine's playful, rustic character.
- Why are there white grapes in a red wine?
- Buontempo revives an old Tuscan farmhouse tradition of co-fermenting red and white grapes together, a practice that predates modern Chianti regulations.
- Are sulfites added?
- No, Buontempo is produced without added sulfites.
- What style is it?
- A light-to-medium bodied, natural, field-blend red — juicy, savory, and easy to drink.
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