VILLA MANGIACANE

Chianti Classico, Italy

Nestled in the heart of the winemaking region of Chianti Classico, Villa Mangiacane is a magnificent 15th century property built by the Machiavelli family, bearing the unmistakable hand of the Renaissance master, Michelangelo. The wines, including Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Chianti Gran Selezione and Super Tuscans are produced in the “Chiantigiano” style; A perfect combination of ancient winemaking traditions in concert with modern concepts.

Region & Vineyard Notes

San Casciano in Val di Pesa terroir belongs to the production area of DOCG Chianti Classico wine, which is the northern area of the denomination. The area is hilly, with vineyards and olive groves located between 250 and 350 meters above sea level.

The soils are mainly clay with limestone and sand, while the soil is rich in the skeleton with the presence of round pebbles of river origin and galestro and alberese stones.
The cool climate guarantees a good temperature range between day and night, with cold but not frigid winters, and hot but not torrid summers.