Le Cinciole
In 1991 Valeria Viganò and her partner Luca Orsini left their careers as Architects in Milan and moved to Tuscany, in search of a new life in the Countryside. What began as a self-taught winemaking adventure, eventually became one of finest estates in Chianti Classico, based on certified organic farming, biodynamic practices and a traditional winemaking approach that puts Sangiovese’s varietal character front and center.
Located in Panzano in Chianti, in the cooler part of the Alta Valle della Greve, Le Cinciole consists of roughly 10 hectares of vineyards, mostly planted with Sangiovese on the iconic Galestro soil, a type of clay-based schist, on a bedrock of “Pietraforte”, a rock formation at the base of the Chianti hills. The area of Panzano is well known for making some of the boldest and most profound Chianti Classico in the appellation.
In order to preserve the uniqueness of Panzano’s terroir and Sangiovese’s character, winemaking is based on spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts, and it’s carried over in traditional cement vats. Aging is carried over in large and medium sized French oak casks, mostly used. Besides being certified organic, Le Cinciole is also a self-sustaining entity, obtaining 100% of the energy it needs from its own solar panels.
Le Cinciole’s wines are considered some of the finest in the entire appellation.
Available Wines:
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Chianti Classico DOCG
100% Sangiovese, from several estate plots. All grapes are harvested by hand and fermented with native yeasts in cement vats. Aging takes place in used, large French oak barrels for 1 year, followed by another year in cement vats.
A delicious Sangiovese, full of character and energy. Delicate on the nose, savory on the palate, with a core of ripe berry and cherry fruit. An excellent expression of Chianti Classico.
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"Aluigi" Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
100% Sangiovese, from the “Campo ai Peri” single vineyard. All grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and fermented with native yeasts in cement vats. Aging takes place in large French oak barrels for 2 years, followed by another year in cement vats, and 1 year in bottle. Dedicated to Valeria’s father Luigi, this is a powerful yet poised Chianti Classico, combining layers of ripe fruit flavors in a warm, enveloping finish.
“Gran Selezione” is the highest quality within the Chianti Classico appellation, requiring at least 90% Sangiovese, 30 months of aging and 100% estate grown fruit. It allows the addition of the village designation.
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"Petresco" Sangiovese Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
100% Sangiovese, from the “Sottobosco” single vineyard, the highest elevation parcel in the estate, with the best exposure, and oldest vines.
All grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and fermented with native yeasts in cement vats. Aging takes place in French oak barriques for 2 years, followed by another year in cement vats, and 1 year in bottle.
Le Cinciole’s boldest and most distinctive Sangiovese: layers of mineral tones intertwined with licorice, menthol and ripe berries. At the same time elegant and full of energy.
Galestro stones at Le Cinciole
Valeria and Veena
Valeria and Luca
Luca and Giuseppe of Lucidity WM
Luca and Valeria in their vineyards
Luca and Valeria in their cellar
Le Cinciole's vineyards in Panzano
Luca and Giuseppe of Lucidity WM in the cellar
Veena and her Chianti Classico