On the historic Villa di Zano estate, overlooking Greve in Chianti, the Folonari family produces a Chianti Classico made entirely from Sangiovese. This wine comes from the heart of Chianti Classico and combines spiciness, ripe red fruit, and refined dry tannins in a style that appears classic and harmonious. The aging after fermentation gives it extra rest and structure, without pushing the wine's sunny character into the background.
The origin plays a larger role here than just the appellation name on the label.
- Location / Origin: Villa di Zano is located in Greve in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, approximately 30 km south of Florence. This immediately gives this wine a clear place within the historical heart of the appellation.
- Vineyard: The grapes come from the best vineyards in the Chianti region. This wine consciously opts for a terroir-driven style within the estate.
The cellar approach here is classic and streamlined, so that Sangiovese and its origin remain fully in focus.
- Fermentation: After fermentation, the wine first remains in stainless steel tanks. This helps keep the fruit clear and precise before the wine gains further structure.
- Aging / Wood aging: The wine then matures in Slovenian oak barrels. This aging provides more roundness and harmony, while the spiciness and dry character of the finish remain beautifully intact.
Here, everything revolves around 1 grape that shows its most recognizable face in Chianti Classico.
- Sangiovese – Chianti Classico: Sangiovese forms the complete base and gives the wine its spicy aroma, ripe red fruit notes, and refined dry tannins.
