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The Fattoria di Rignana also produces wine and oil. 16 hectares of the estate are covered by vineyards, 8 of which are Sangiovese, 1.5 Merlot, and the rest Malvasia and Trebbiano bianco; there is only one hectare of Canaiolo nero, which is cultivated very carefully since it is the basic component of vintage Chianti Classico. The calcareous-clayey nature of the soil, positioned at a height of 350 meters above sea level, the excellent exposure to the Tuscan sun (the vineyards have south and south-eastern exposure), the traditional cultivation and harvesting methods adopted, all rigorously by hand, make the estate’s Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva two excellent, full-bodied wines. The ruby red color, which is typical of Chianti Classico, with more accentuated amber reflections in the reserve wines, the bouquet and the non-persistent acidity, give Rignana’s red wines an unmistakable elegance, which is further developed by the precious wood of the barriques. Another very successful wine is the Rosé, a fruity wine to be enjoyed ice cold, which is much appreciated by visitors of the Villa and the estate on warm summer evenings.
The extra virgin olive oil, obtained from the simple cold pressing of newly picked olives, is a genuine product with low acidity in which the characteristics of slightly spicy fruitiness are kept intact. All the products of the Fattoria di Rignana can be tasted at the farm shop, whilst the winery can be visited by appointment.
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