Le Cinciole
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Organic, terroir-driven Sangiovese from Panzano's Conca d'Oro
Founded in 1991 by former Milanese architects Luca Orsini and Valeria Vigano, Le Cinciole (officially Podere Le Cinciole) is a small, family-run, certified organic estate in the Conca d'Oro ("Golden Basin") of Panzano in Chianti, one of Chianti Classico's most celebrated terroirs. The roughly 30-hectare property includes about 12-13 hectares of vineyard planted mainly to Sangiovese at 430-500 meters above sea level. Self-taught winemakers, Orsini and Vigano have farmed organically since the mid-1990s and apply biodynamic-inspired practices, relying on spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, cement vats, and large old-oak aging, with no additives. Their portfolio centers on pure Sangiovese: the estate Chianti Classico, the single-vineyard Aluigi Gran Selezione (from the stony Campo ai Peri parcel), and Petresco, a Riserva-style Toscana IGT from their oldest, steepest vines. The wines are prized internationally for their purity, minerality, and structured aging potential.
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Who Is This For?
For those who love expressive, single-variety Sangiovese made with minimal intervention and a genuine sense of place.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Le Cinciole certified organic?
- Yes. The estate has farmed organically since the mid-1990s and also applies biodynamic-inspired practices, including spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and additive-free winemaking.
- What is Le Cinciole's signature wine?
- The estate Chianti Classico, made from 100% Sangiovese grown in Panzano's Conca d'Oro, best represents the winery's style. The Aluigi Gran Selezione and Petresco are their top single-vineyard expressions.
- Who runs Le Cinciole?
- The estate has been run since 1991 by Luca Orsini and Valeria Vigano, self-taught winemakers who left careers as architects in Milan to pursue winemaking in the Tuscan countryside.
- Where are the vineyards located?
- In the Conca d'Oro area of Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, at an altitude of roughly 430-500 meters above sea level.
- Do Le Cinciole wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. Their fine tannic structure and bright acidity pair well with grilled meats, mushroom dishes, and soy-based simmered dishes (nimono).