Fattoria Le Masse is located in Barberino Val d’Elsa, now called Barberino Tavarnelle in the Chianti Classico DOCG region of Tuscany, Italy. It makes red wines under both the Chianti Classico DOCG and Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG denominations.

Owners: The Mugnani family, since the 1950s, when Paolo Mugnani bought the estate. He was succeeded by his son Alberto, and it was he who enlarged the estate to its current size. Alberto’s wife Christiane has been in charge since 2006, along with their sons, Robin and Lea.

Vineyards: 26 hectares. The vineyards overlook the plateau of Petrognano Barberino and San Donnino.

Olives: 7,000 olive trees.

Organic certification: 2017 In conversion to Biodynamics.

White wines

Forasacco, Toscana Bianco IGT: 2017 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Grigio.

Red wines

Chianti DOCG: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera.

Chianti Classico DOCG, Le Masse: 2014 100% Sangiovese. | 2015 100% Sangiovese. | 2016 100% Sangiovese. | 2017 100% Sangiovese. | 2018 100% Sangiovese.

Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva, Barbagianni da Corsa: 2016 100% Sangiovese.

Toscana Rosso, Timeo: 2018 100% Canaiolo Nero.

Contact

Le Masse

Via Le Masse, 5

I-50021 Barberino Val d’Elsa (FI = Firenze), Italy