Tolaini
トラライニ
Precision viticulture meets Tuscan tradition in the heart of Chianti Classico.
Founded in 1998 by Pier Luigi Tolaini, a Tuscan-born entrepreneur who returned to his homeland after decades in Canada, Tolaini is a 50-hectare estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the southernmost commune of Chianti Classico. Tolaini partnered with famed consultant Michel Rolland and agronomist Andrea Paoletti to shape the estate's amphitheater-like vineyards, planted on limestone and clay soils with excellent sun exposure. The winery produces both Sangiovese-based Chianti Classico (including the Gran Selezione Vigna Montebello Sette) and Bordeaux-variety wines such as PERLUI, a Cabernet Franc dedicated to the founder. In 2023 the estate achieved EU organic certification and carbon-neutral status. Since Pier Luigi's passing in 2020, his daughter Lia and her siblings continue to run the estate.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking modern, precisely crafted expressions of classic Tuscan Sangiovese and Bordeaux-variety blends.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Tolaini located and when was it founded?
- Tolaini is located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the southernmost commune of Chianti Classico in Tuscany. The estate was founded in 1998 by Pier Luigi Tolaini.
- What is the signature style of Tolaini wines?
- Tolaini wines are characterized by a balance of power and elegance, achieved through meticulous vineyard management, amphitheater-shaped limestone-clay vineyards, and modern winemaking guided by consultant Michel Rolland.
- What are Tolaini's flagship wines?
- The estate's flagship wines include the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Montebello Sette (Sangiovese-based) and PERLUI, a 100% Cabernet Franc Super Tuscan named for founder Pier Luigi Tolaini.
- Is Tolaini a sustainable or organic producer?
- Yes. In 2023 Tolaini received official EU organic certification and achieved carbon-neutral status for the estate.
- Are Tolaini wines suitable for pairing with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes, their structured Chianti Classico and Sangiovese-based wines pair well with umami-rich Japanese dishes such as grilled wagyu beef or soy-glazed duck.