Il Borghetto

Led by owner and maverick winemaker Antonio Cavallino, its determination to make the best wines possible has occasionally placed it at odds with the Consorzio of Chianti Classico, who lay down strict rules about what can and can’t be done. However, incredible results prove that a little rebellion pays off once in a while: with only a third of the estate’s 30ha under vine at any one time and an annual production of just 1,600 cases a year, Il Borghetto is a small but bright thread in Chianti’s complex tapestry of wines.

Viticulture

Each block is fermented, pressed, racked and barrel aged separately. Although the use of stems varies by vintage, Antonio uses 10-30% whole bunches to enhance aromatic expression and complexity. By bottling in Burgundy bottles, the regulations from the Consorzio of Chianti Classico means the wines are declassified to IGP status.

Winemaking

Each block is fermented, pressed, racked and barrel aged separately. Although the use of stems varies by vintage, Antonio uses 10-30% whole bunches to enhance aromatic expression and complexity. By bottling in Burgundy bottles, the regulations from the Consorzio of Chianti Classico means the wines are declassified to IGP status.