Selvapiana, located in the heart of the Chianti Rufina area of Tuscany, was founded by the Giuntini family in 1827, and is managed today by Silvia and Federico Giuntini Masseti. It is a typical Tuscan estate consisting of the owner's villa, cellars and other historic buildings — now no longer used — including an oil mill, granary and joiner's workshop.
Winemaker Notes
This Chianti Rùfina is the pillar of Selvapiana’s production, using primarily Sangiovese with small contributions from traditional blending partners Canaiolo, Colorino, and Malvasia Nera. This wine is an excellent example of the finesse and crispness the Rùfina subzone of Chianti delivers.
Professional Ratings
91
James SucklingBright and fragrant with floral notes, red berries, orange peel and a touch of wild herbs. Linear and juicy with crunchy tannins and a crisp, citrus-laced finish. Drink now or hold.
About the Producer
In 1716, the Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici issued a bando (decree) that specified which parts of his realm were suitable for producing his region's most renowned wines. Among the four areas was the Pomino, which at the time included what is today Chianti Rùfina. Thus, along with Chianti Classico, Carmignano, and Val d'Arno di Sopra, Chianti Rúfina was defined in the world's earliest-known denomination protection law.
