Fattoria di Montemaggio, Radda in Chianti

The Montemaggio Estate is located in the Commune of Radda in Chianti in the heart of Chianti Clasico region. It is situated where once a 14th century tower stood above the old Roman road beetween Siena and Florence. Montemaggio also features on a map, dating back to 1560, of the “Captains of the Guelph Party” that is housed in the Podestria di Radda. The name Montemaggio derives from “monte maggiore” (Big Mountain) which indicates its elevation location.

The estate, which is a member of the Consortium of Chianti Classico, extends over an area of 70 hectares (about 190 acres) of vineyards, olive groves and woods; it is situated at 600 meters above the sea level.The vineyards which extends over 10 hectares (22 acres) mostly occupy a central position in the estate with the splendid south-west exposure in the terrestrial rich of galestro and alberese. They are mainly planted with Sangiovese, with addition of small portions of Merlot.

Proprietors/owners: Zavadnikov family

Agronomist: Ilaria Anichini

Enologist: Andrea Paoletti

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