Rocca di Montegrossi
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A historic estate in Gaiole crafting elegant, terroir-driven Chianti Classico and legendary Vin Santo.
Rocca di Montegrossi is a historic Chianti Classico estate located about 7 km south of Gaiole in Chianti, near the Romanesque church of San Marcellino. Owned and run by Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi — a descendant of Baron Bettino Ricasoli, the 19th-century statesman who formalized the classic Chianti blend — the estate takes its name from Geremia, founder of the Ricasoli-Firidolfi family line, who built the original fortress on the site during the Longobard period (7th-8th century AD). Since taking over the property in 1990, Ricasoli-Firidolfi has farmed organically, prioritizing an honest expression of the estate's limestone-rich terroir over chasing critical scores. The winery produces five wines — three reds, a rosé, and a celebrated dessert wine — including the DOCG Chianti Classico and the Gran Selezione San Marcellino, both built on Sangiovese, alongside the Bordeaux-blend Geremia (roughly 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon) and one of Tuscany's most acclaimed Vin Santo del Chianti Classico.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors of authentic Tuscan wines and those who appreciate the refined, age-worthy expression of Sangiovese alongside a rare, world-class Vin Santo.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the flagship wine of Rocca di Montegrossi?
- Geremia, a Bordeaux-style blend of roughly 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon aged about 24 months in French oak barriques, is the estate's signature Toscana IGT wine.
- Is Rocca di Montegrossi's Vin Santo highly regarded?
- Yes — it is considered one of the finest Vin Santo del Chianti Classico produced, with critics awarding scores in the mid-90s and production limited to fewer than 2,000 half-bottles (0.375L) a year.
- Who owns Rocca di Montegrossi?
- The estate is owned by Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi, a descendant of Baron Bettino Ricasoli, who formalized the historic Chianti blend recipe in the 19th century.
- What is the winemaking philosophy at Rocca di Montegrossi?
- Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi has farmed organically since taking over the estate in 1990, aiming to express the property's limestone terroir honestly rather than chase high critical scores.
- Do Rocca di Montegrossi wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- The balanced acidity and refined tannins of the Chianti Classico pair beautifully with grilled meats and soy-based dishes, while the Vin Santo complements many Japanese sweets.