Torre a Cona

The Torre a Cona wine estate stands atop in the Florence hills, only 10 kilometres from the birthplace of the Italian Renais- sance. Owned by the Rossi di Montelera family, the 18th-century villa looms over the surrounding Chianti vineyards and olive groves. It is one of the great historic estates in the heart of Chianti, dating back to 1066 AD and was restored over the course of centuries. The Rossi di Montelera Counts were the founders of Martini & Rossi and have owned the estate since 1935. Dur- ing the Second World War, the villa served as the German army’s headquarters until the summer of 1944, when it was handed over to the British to be used as a hospital. Its cellar sheltered various works of art by Michelangelo and Donatello during the war, which some say likely prevented it from getting bombed.

As one of just 27 wineries within the Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Torre a Cona is truly Florance’s own. It produces wines exclusively using fruit from their 20-hectare vineyard holdings. The vines are planted between 300 and 410 meters above sea level on limestone-dominant soils locally known as Alberese, and with different aspects. Half of the estate is dedicated to the production of olive oil and hospitality, providing rural accommodation to visitors eager to experience the natural and culinary riches of Florance.

Vineyard management and winemaking practices focus on accentuating the varietal character of the fruit. The resulting wines are supple, elegantly balanced, and extremely long-lived. The Torre a Cona vineyards present unique characteristics allowing the production of international and especially native varieties; including a seriously good Sangiovese made from the best grapes, a Colorino blend, a tribute to the local area, Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Bianca.