Val delle Corti
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Old-school, terroir-pure Chianti Classico from high-altitude Radda.
Val delle Corti is a small family estate in the high, cool hills just outside the village of Radda in Chianti, one of the most respected addresses in Chianti Classico for wines of purity and restraint. The property was founded in 1974 by Giorgio Bianchi, who left Milan with his wife Eli to rebuild a long-abandoned farmhouse and replant its vineyards. After Giorgio's premature death in 1999, his son Roberto Bianchi took over the estate together with his wife Lis, refining the winemaking while preserving its unhurried, artisanal character. The roughly six hectares of vineyards sit on marly, galestro-rich calcareous soils at high altitude with east-facing exposure, producing 100% Sangiovese wines defined by vivid acidity, fine tannins and mineral clarity. Grapes are hand-harvested and the estate farms organically, favoring native-yeast fermentation and minimal cellar intervention that lets the Radda terroir speak for itself. Val delle Corti's Chianti Classico and single-vineyard Riserva (from vines planted in 1974) are considered benchmark, old-school expressions of Radda Sangiovese.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of refined, high-acid Sangiovese and traditional, low-intervention Tuscan winemaking rather than modern, oak-driven styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who founded Val delle Corti and who runs it today?
- Val delle Corti was founded in 1974 by Giorgio Bianchi, who rebuilt an abandoned farmhouse near Radda in Chianti. After his death in 1999, his son Roberto Bianchi took over the estate together with his wife Lis, and they continue to run it today.
- Is Val delle Corti an organic winery?
- Yes, Val delle Corti farms its roughly six hectares of vineyards organically, relying on hand-harvesting, native-yeast fermentation and minimal intervention in the cellar.
- What is the signature style of their wines?
- Their wines are 100% Sangiovese defined by vivid acidity, fine, powdery tannins and a distinct mineral character typical of the high-altitude, galestro soils of Radda — an old-school, restrained expression of Chianti Classico.
- Do their wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes, the bright acidity and fine tannic structure of Val delle Corti's Chianti Classico make it a versatile match for grilled duck, soy-glazed mushrooms, or lightly seasoned wagyu.