Fattoria Montecchio is an estate with vineyards in what was Barberino Val d’Elsa and Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa, now renamed Barberino Tavarnelle in the Chianti Classico DOCG region of Tuscany.

Owner: Ivo Nuti.

Staff: Oen Consultant: Stefano Chioccioli.

Estate vineyards: West-facing, on the edge of the Florentine part of Chianti. Marl soil. 10ha replanted (2005), and a higher density than before under Stefano Chioccioli’s guidance. | 2003 380ha of land, of which 32ha of vines (Gambero Rosso: 2003, p.576).

Red wines

Chianti Classico DOCG, Fattoria Montecchio: 2008 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot. Good if rustic traditional style (Silver, DWWA 2013). | 2016 95% Sangiovese, 5% Alicante Bouchet.

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva, Fattoria Montecchio: 2007 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Soft sweet fruit, simple and clean (Bronze, DWWA 2013). | 2015 95% Sangiovese, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Alicante Bouchet.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Pasquino: 2015 100% Sangiovese.

Toscana Rosso, Pietracupa: 1998 Cabernet, Sangiovese. | 2007 60% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Smoky new oak, black cherry and olive, smooth palate, levity despite its generous richness and obvious polish (Silver, DWWA 1st May 2013).

Contact

Fattoria Montecchio

Fraz San Donato in Poggio

Via Montecchio, 4

50020 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI), Italy

Tel+39 055.8072907 Website: www.fattoriamontecchio.com