Italy, Tuscany
The municipality of Greve in Chianti is located in the Chianti Classico sub-area in the southern part of the province of Florence. Crossed from north to south by the River Greve, one of the three rivers of Chianti, the territory is characterised by soils rich in clay and marls and also by a continental climate. These pedo-climatic features characterise the production of Chianti Classico of Tenuta di Nozzole in the name of power and elegance.
Italy, Tuscany
The municipality of Greve in Chianti is located in the Chianti Classico sub-area in the southern part of the province of Florence. Crossed from north to south by the River Greve, one of the three rivers of Chianti, the territory is characterised by soils rich in clay and marls and also by a continental climate. These pedo-climatic features characterise the production of Chianti Classico of Tenuta di Nozzole in the name of power and elegance.
This farm, dating back to 1300, extends for 385 hectares, 90 of which vineyards and 15 olive groves, was acquired by the Folonari family in 1971. Villa di Nozzole is located on the top of the hill which rises from 150 to about 300 metres above sea level.
Winemaker & owner
Tenute Folonari are led by Giovanni Folonari and his father Ambrogio, respectively in the role of President and Honorary President. Giovanna Cornaro, Ambrogio’s wife is the owner of the two Charming Relais, respectively Borgo del Cabreo and Pietra del Cabreo, and Tenuta La Fuga, three facilities of which she oversaw the redevelopment. Francesca and Angelica Folonari, Giovanni’s sisters, are involved in the company activities and in particular with the management and development of accommodation structures.
Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari represent the exclusivity of Tuscany with its rich set of territory and traditions. Innovation, creativity, research and respect for diversity are the founding values of family history. In 2000 Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari – respectively son and grandson of Nino – founded the Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari Tenute company, taking over the five agricultural estates, expression of the best Tuscan territories. The history of the Folonari family and its company began at the end of XVIII century. Today the company is led by Giovanni Folonari and his father Ambrogio, respectively in the role of President and Honorary President.
Winemaking
Elegance, strong identity and strong bond to the territory whose diversity and values they deeply respect
Collection
The Sangiovese grape variety is the absolute protagonist of Tenuta di Nozzole, where, in a unique ecosystem of Mediterranean scrubland, expresses all its potential. Used in purity it is aged in small toasted wooden barrels and in large seasoned oak barrels, the latter as a symbol of Tuscan tradition, depending on the wine project. The cultivation of Sangiovese is flanked by two other Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards for the production of Supertuscan Il Pareto.
