Our Wines 
The Podere Ciona estate and vineyards are located in Chianti Classico, the original and oldest part of Tuscany’s Chianti wine-growing region, symbolized by the Gallo Nero, or Black Rooster, a figure prominently featured on the authentication labels of locally produced wines.
Our estate lies on a south-facing hill at about 1,700 feet (or approximately 500 meters) above sea level, and the vineyards extend over an area of about 10 acres (or 4 hectares), oriented to the south-southwest. The soil is mainly composed of weathered sandstone – ideal for high-quality winemaking – and the varietals planted are Sangiovese, Merlot and Alicante Bouschet.
We keep our yields very low – on average one bottle per vine – in order to produce superior wine. Harvesting is done exclusively by hand and we carry a grape-by-grape selection out at harvest; alcoholic fermentation takes place both in stainless steel and French oak vats (according to the grape selection), while ageing is primarily done in French oak barriques and tonneaux (made from a mix of Allier, Nievre, Tronçais and Vosges oak).
Podere Ciona is currently producing a Chianti Classico DOCG (Denominazione di Orgine Controllata e Garantita) Riserva, as well as our flagship wine, Le Diacce – a Merlot-based IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) – and two young IGTs, Montegrossoli and Semifonte, respectively based on Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. In certain vintages, there is also a small production of Rosé wine.
The vineyards and cellar are managed by Franco Gatteschi and his son Lorenzo, under the guidance of Dott. Stefano Chioccioli, an œnologist of international fame, and his assistant agronomist, Dott. Marco Pierucci.
Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
2009
The original Chianti, made in the homonymous hills, the most important wine of the area. The Riserva is Chianti Classico's highest expression, from the top selection grapes and aged for over three years before being released for sale. Podere Ciona produces only Riserva, if the Sangiovese vintage allows it.
2006
The flagship wine of the estate. Top selection Merlot grapes and ageing in French oak barriques. Great structure, concentrated, prolonged finish; definitely ageworthy.
2010
The young Sangiovese based IGT from second selection grapes, bright and fresh. Well-balanced, it's the favourite everday drinking wine of the family.
2010
The "alter ego" of Montegrossoli but based on Merlot. Made from second selection fruit and aged six months in oak vats. Supple and smooth, very easy drinking with long finish.
2011
This well-balanced, remarkably concentrated but easy-to-drink 2011 vintage Rose' boasts fragrances of white peaces and spices. It's excellent as an aperitif, with pastas, fish or white meats.