Selvapiana Chianti Rufina is a red wine with a rich, complex flavor profile that epitomizes the rufina sub-zone of the Chianti Classico appellation. Grapes for this wine are sourced from one of the highest altitude vineyards in the region, and are meticulously managed to ensure maximum quality and ripeness at harvest. After fermentation and aging in oak barrels, the resulting wine is bold, earthy, and full-bodied, with notes of cherry, blackberry, and spice that linger on the palate. Selvapiana Chianti Rufina is a superb choice for pairing with hearty Italian fare like pasta bolognese or grilled steak, and is sure to impress even the most discerning wine aficionados.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant ruby red in colour, this wine has aromas of ripe blackberry and red cherry, with a hint of spice. The palate is ripe and juicy but still elegant and true to Selvapiana’s classic style, with a tight structure and lifted, floral finish that is balanced perfectly by refreshing acidity.

About the Winery

Selvapiana, a beautiful watchtower located in the northeastern part of Italy’s Florence city. Earlier a residence of the nobles, this estate was purchased by Michele Giuntini, who started preparing the estate for setting up vines. His successor, Francesco Giuntini, played a vital role in making Selvapiana one of the popular Italian wine brands.

He controlled the estate and the vineyards for forty years, during which time he understood the wine-producing potential of the Rufina appellation. It was also this time when this became the first wine brand in Italy to produce a Riserva wine using 100% Sangiovese grapes grown on a single vineyard of Bucerchiale. Today, Francesco’s adopted sons, Federico and Silvia are currently managing the vineyards.

The Selvapiana estate owns over 250 hectares today. Out of these, a whopping 140 hectares are dedicated to wood & forests. While 36 hectares are dedicated to growing olive trees, 58 hectares are under vine. This land is spread across three premium appellations of Rufina, Pontassieve and Pelago. The grapes grown in Rufina are known for their fresh acidic nature, because of the location of the vineyards at the base of the Apennines Mountains.

Sustainable and biodynamic viticultural practices are followed in the organic vineyards to exercise minimal intervention in the winemaking process. A new cellar was opened in 2005, exclusively for vinification purposes. This was to retain the flavours and aromas of the fruits. Modern, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks were used for vinification.

The Francesco Giuntini is the flagship wine of Selvapiana. It is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes that are carefully selected. Only those grapes that represent the rich terroirs of Rufina and Selvapiana appellations are used for this.

The Selvapiana Chianti Rufina is another popular wine that is made using 95% Sangiovese and 5% of Canaiolo Colorina and Malvasia Nera grown on all the vineyards at Rufina, with the exclusion of the Bucerchiale vineyard.

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