Lamole
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Chianti Classico's smallest and highest UGA.
Lamole is the smallest and highest of the eleven Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive (UGA) within the Chianti Classico appellation, its vineyards climbing from roughly 425 up to 715 meters above sea level — among the highest sites used for Sangiovese anywhere in Tuscany. Steep, mostly east-facing slopes are shaped into narrow terraces held by kilometers of hand-built dry stone walls made from local macigno sandstone, a centuries-old craft recognized as intangible heritage; the walls slow soil erosion, reflect sunlight onto the vines by day, and radiate stored warmth at night. The combination of extreme altitude, wide diurnal temperature swings, and soils blending galestro schist with macigno sandstone delays ripening and yields Sangiovese of exceptional aromatic finesse, vibrant acidity, and fine-grained tannins. Viticulture here dates back to Etruscan and Roman times, making Lamole one of the most historic corners of Chianti Classico as well as one of its most distinctive in style.
Best for: Wine lovers seeking terroir-driven, elegant, high-acid Sangiovese shaped by extreme mountain viticulture and historic terraced vineyards.
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I Fabbri
I Fabbri is a historic family estate in Lamole, the smallest and highest-altitude UGA of Chianti Classico, just above Greve in Chianti. The Grassi family has farmed and made wine on this land since the 1600s, originally also working as the village blacksmiths — a trade that gave the estate its name, 'I Fabbri' ('the blacksmiths'). After the vineyards fell into decline in the mid-20th century, sisters Susanna and Maddalena Grassi revived the property in 2000, converting the roughly nine hectares of vines — planted mostly to Sangiovese with small amounts of Canaiolo and Merlot — to organic farming with biodynamic practices. Susanna Grassi, now the estate's sole winemaker, is recognized as one of the pioneering women winemakers of Chianti. The vineyards climb from about 450 to 650 meters above sea level on sandy, mineral-rich soils, and the cellar favors traditional, low-intervention winemaking without temperature-controlled fermentation. The resulting wines are prized for their elegance, bright acidity, and refined tannins; the 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione earned Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri award in the 2026 Vini d'Italia guide.
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Lamole di Lamole
Lamole di Lamole is the leading estate of the Lamole UGA, the smallest and highest-altitude subzone of Chianti Classico. Its historic cellar, dating to the mid-14th century, was originally part of the Castle of Lamole built by the Gherardini family — the same dynasty linked to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Acquired by the Santa Margherita wine group (part of the Marzotto family's wine holdings) in 1993, the estate today farms roughly 37 hectares of vines within Lamole out of a 288-hectare property, making it the UGA's largest single vineyard owner — accounting for close to 40% of the appellation's total vine surface. Under winemaker Andrea Daldin, who has led the cellar for three decades and was a 2025 Wine Star Awards finalist, the vineyards — planted between 350 and 650 metres above sea level on sandy, non-calcareous Macigno soils — are certified organic, and in 2023 Lamole di Lamole became the first Italian winery to present a carbon-neutral stand at Vinitaly.
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Podere Castellinuzza
Podere Castellinuzza is a small, family-run estate perched on the hillside of Lamole, in the heart of Chianti Classico near Greve in Chianti. The Coccia family has worked this land since the early 1900s and purchased the property outright in 1962. Today the estate is led by veteran winemaker Paolo Coccia, with over seventy harvests to his name, alongside his daughter Serena and an all-female cellar team. Of the estate's nine hectares, only 3.5 are planted to vine, with the rest given to olive groves and chestnut woods. Each small plot is vinified separately in cement tanks, preserving the fresh acidity, mineral drive and floral aromatics that define wines from Lamole's high-altitude, rocky terraces. Sangiovese, with a small addition of Canaiolo, is farmed under organic principles, with cover crops planted between the rows to support soil health and biodiversity.
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Food Pairings
Roasted meats and game, grilled pork, aged pecorino cheese, wild boar ragu, and herb-forward Tuscan dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Lamole wines unique?
- Lamole's extreme altitude and cool microclimate delay ripening and produce Sangiovese with unusually high acidity, delicate aromatics, and fine tannins compared to lower-lying Chianti Classico zones.
- Is Lamole an official UGA of Chianti Classico?
- Yes, Lamole is one of the 11 officially recognized Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive (UGA) within Chianti Classico, and it is the smallest of them all.
- How high are Lamole's vineyards?
- Vineyards in Lamole range from about 425 to 715 meters above sea level, with most sites between 500 and 625 meters — among the highest altitudes used for Sangiovese in Tuscany.
- What are Lamole's terraces made of?
- Steep slopes are shaped into narrow terraces held by kilometers of hand-built dry stone walls made from local macigno sandstone, a centuries-old craft that prevents soil erosion and moderates vineyard temperature.
- What food pairs well with Lamole wines?
- Their bright acidity and fine tannins pair beautifully with roasted meats, wild boar ragu, aged pecorino, and herb-seasoned Tuscan dishes.