Vecchie Terre di Montefili
ヴェッキエ・テッレ・ディ・モンテフィリ
High-altitude, biodiversity-first elegance from Panzano's Conca d'Oro.
Founded in 1975 by the Acuti family and acquired by three American partners in 2015, Vecchie Terre di Montefili is a 12.5-hectare boutique estate in the heart of Panzano in Chianti, farmed between 480 and 550 meters above sea level within the celebrated 'Conca d'Oro' amphitheater. Organic since 2000, the estate earned the Diversity Ark certification in 2022 for its ecosystem-first approach to viticulture, with biodiversity studies since 2018 cataloguing over 62 wildflower species in a single vineyard alone. Under winemaker and agronomist Serena Gusmeri, each parcel is vinified separately with spontaneous fermentation and extended aging in medium and large barrels, letting the terroir speak with minimal intervention. The estate produces around 38,000 bottles a year, led by the single-vineyard Anfiteatro and the Super Tuscan blend Bruno di Rocca alongside its Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors of refined, terroir-driven Sangiovese and anyone drawn to small, biodiversity-focused Tuscan estates led by a female winemaker-agronomist.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Vecchie Terre di Montefili's vineyard site special?
- The 12.5-hectare estate sits at 480-550 meters altitude within Panzano's famed 'Conca d'Oro' amphitheater, a cooler, sun-facing site that gives the Sangiovese exceptional elegance, freshness, and aging potential.
- Is the winery organic and biodiversity-certified?
- Yes. The estate has farmed organically since 2000 and earned the Diversity Ark certification in 2022, recognizing its ecosystem-first practices; biodiversity studies since 2018 have catalogued over 62 wildflower species in a single vineyard.
- Who makes the wine at Vecchie Terre di Montefili?
- Winemaker and agronomist Serena Gusmeri leads the estate, vinifying each parcel separately with spontaneous fermentation and aging in medium and large barrels to express each vineyard's individuality.
- What are the estate's flagship wines?
- Its signature bottlings are the single-vineyard Anfiteatro, the Super Tuscan blend Bruno di Rocca, and a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, produced at a scale of roughly 38,000 bottles per year.
- Do these wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Their structured, elegant Sangiovese with vibrant acidity pairs beautifully with grilled wagyu, soy-glazed simmered meats, and aged cheeses.