Rocca di Montegrossi

The irrepressible Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi has wasted no time in turning Rocca di Montegrossi into one of the very best addresses in Chianti Classico. He established the estate, in Monti, just south of Gaiole, in 1994 and has steadily increased its holdings to some one hundred hectares, but only a fifth are under vine, with the same given over to olive groves and the remainder woodland and scrub – organic certified, this is also a flagship estate for biodiversity.

As well as a vibrant Chianti Classico and structured, age-worthy Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from the San Marcellino vineyard, Montegrossi produces the fabulously elegant Geremia (Cab-Merlot) and spectacular Ridolfo: a detailed yet powerful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and the indigenous Pugnitello, it is perhaps the wine that best represents Marco’s commitment to embracing modernity while respecting tradition. Last but not least in the lineup is the Vin Santo – quite simply one of the greatest sweet wines to have ever passed the Flint teams’ lips!