About PODERE CIONA
Podere Ciona is a boutique winery and agriturismo owned and operated by the Gatteschi family. Nestled among silvery olive trees, woodland forests, and manicured vineyards, our estate offers world-class wine and accommodations in an 18th century Tuscan farmhouse and cottage. Located near the historic town of Gaiole in Chianti, our vineyards and accommodations sit high on a hilltop, between 1,600 and 2,050 feet (490 and 625 meters) above sea level, and overlook the lush, rolling hills of the spectacular Chianti Classico wine-growing region. From our country estate, you can easily reach the cultural jewel of Tuscany, Renaissance Florence, and the medieval town of Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
OUR STORY
After several years of working abroad, Franca and Franco Gatteschi were looking for a place to retire to in the countryside. They stumbled upon a small, beautiful, albeit run down property: 100 acres of land, mostly wooded with 10 acres set aside for cultivation, of which 2.5 acres already had vineyards; an 18th century farmhouse, abandoned for more than 40 years; and a view of the rolling Chianti hills, with the towers of Siena standing proudly in the distance.
They purchased the estate at the beginning of 1990 and immediately began reconstruction work on the main house, which took about three years. They set up a small but well-equipped cellar for making wine. In 1996, they permanently moved full-time to the estate and the following year, the great 1997 vintage, saw the birth of the first official wine of Podere Ciona: a Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva.
Between 2000 and 2003, the Gatteschis decided to replant all the available land with vines, build a new wine cellar necessary for increased production, and purchase another small property not far from their residence at Podere Ciona, destined to become their agriturismo, now called Le Diacce. Today the estate is humming with activity, as the guests stay throughout the tourist season; and our wine production has grown throughout the years and has been awarded many times in the United States, Europe and Italy.
Whether you choose a day visit or a weeklong stay at Podere Ciona, you will be welcomed like family and will be perfectly positioned to discover all the Chianti Classico region has to offer.