About Tavoleto
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Price Range
- €18–30
- EU retail, varies by vintage and merchant
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Tavoleto was the first label ever produced by Cantina Campotondo, a bold choice to interpret Chardonnay — an international variety not typically associated with the Val d'Orcia — with a personal, terroir-driven touch. Grown on two small plots of clayey soil rich in marine and volcanic sediment linked to Monte Amiata's geological activity, the grapes undergo a 24-hour pre-fermentation cold soak followed by gentle pressing and alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine rests at least 5 months in steel on its fine lees before 3 months of bottle ageing. The result shows notes of green apple, apricot, peach, citrus, and exotic fruit alongside floral and mineral nuances, at roughly 13.5% ABV.
Proof that Chardonnay doesn't need Burgundy or Napa to show personality — this is Val d'Orcia terroir speaking through an unlikely grape.
New to wine?
An approachable, fruit-forward Chardonnay that's a gentle entry into small-estate Tuscan whites.
Food Pairings
A versatile white that pairs well with grilled white fish, shellfish, soft fresh cheeses, and light vegetable-forward dishes; its mineral backbone also stands up to simply prepared poultry.
When to drink it
Everyday aperitivo, light seafood dinners, casual gatherings.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Chardonnay from two clay-rich plots at Campiglia d'Orcia. Destemmed and cold-soaked 24h, gentle pressing, steel-tank fermentation, minimum 5 months on fine lees in steel plus 3 months in bottle. Toscana IGT. ABV approx. 13.5%.
About the producer
Cantina CampotondoTiny 2.5ha Orcia estate, alberello-trained, 4-viti awarded.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tavoleto a typical Tuscan white wine?
- Not exactly — it's 100% Chardonnay, an international variety rarely planted in the Val d'Orcia, grown by Cantina Campotondo to express the region's clay and volcanic-influenced soils rather than a classic Burgundian style.
- What does Tavoleto taste like?
- Expect green apple, apricot, peach, and citrus fruit with floral and mineral undertones, supported by five months of ageing on fine lees for texture.
- What food pairs well with Tavoleto?
- Grilled white fish, shellfish, fresh soft cheeses, and light vegetable dishes; it also works with delicately prepared Japanese dishes like sashimi or tempura.
- Was Tavoleto the estate's first wine?
- Yes — Tavoleto was the very first label produced by Cantina Campotondo.
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