Tenuta di Monte Chiaro

Highlights:

• Montechiaro Estate: Owned by the Griccioli family since 1760, located in the Sienese hills.
• Sustainable leadership: Currently managed by Alessandro Griccioli, focusing on sustainability and organic practices.
• Ampelographic Heritage: Emphasizes indigenous grape varieties and the marine terroir of the region.
• Organic Philosophy: Focuses on soil balance, cover cropping, ecosystem vitality, and integrated pest management.
• Traditional winemaking: Uses historic cement and steel vats, with minimal sulfites, and custom steam-toasted barrels from individual French forests. 19th-Century Cellar: Home to traditional winemaking techniques.
• 360°Hospitality: Offers six rental villas with private pools and various experiences including wine tastings, cooking classes, truffle hunting, and horse riding.
• Tailor-made Wine and Food Experience: Experience organic wines paired with local, traditional foods, customized for the best pairing.

Winery Description:

Montechiaro is a historic estate owned by the Griccioli family since 1760, situated in the heart of the Sienese hills. Under the stewardship of Alessandro, the latest generation, the estate has undergone a sustainable and organic transformation aimed at enhancing its rich ampelographic heritage of indigenous grape varieties and the marine terroir of the Sienese hills. Our organic philosophy emphasizes soil balance, cover cropping, a vibrant ecosystem, and integrated pest management. In our 19th-century cellar, we use historic cement and steel vats and adhere to a strict protocol to minimize the use of sulfites. We utilize custom steam-toasted barrels sourced from individual French forests. The estate offers integrated hospitality with six rental villas, each featuring a private pool, and experiences centered around wine, nature, and food, such as tastings, cooking classes, truffle hunting, and horse riding.

Wine types: White, Rose, Red, Organic, Dessert

Grape Varieties: Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo, Foglia Tonda, Barsaglina, Trebbiano, Malvasia Bianca, Viognier

Winery Capacity: 12

Facilities: Free Parking, Free WiFi, Pet Friendly, Panoramic View, Tasting Room, Vineyards, Walking Trails, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine Shop, Wine Cellar, Romantic Spot

Additional Services: Taxi, Rent a Car