The winery
Colombaio di Cencio
Winery located in Gaiole in Chianti (Tuscany) with a strong focus on Sangiovese and on producing Chianti Classico and Tuscany IGT wines.
- Toscana · Italia
- Since 1993
- 10 products
The story
The estate began as a wine estate following the restoration of a farmhouse. According to the official website, it was launched in 1993 by an entrepreneur drawn to the hills of Gaiole in Chianti. Over time the winery established its identity in Chianti Classico and also distinguished itself with Toscana IGT wines. In 2018 the estate was acquired by the Fontanafredda group, which relaunched its production and communication project.
Production philosophy
The winery adopts an approach that combines tradition and modernity, guided by values of purity, passion and classicism, with attention to sustainable agricultural practices. It presents itself as a promoter of the territory’s beauty through its wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in the municipality of Gaiole in Chianti. The soils are described as very stony, with compact limestone over a sandstone base; the vineyards lie at elevations between 280 and 480 metres and are divided among the localities Cornia, Montelodoli and Vinci.
Awards and recognition
The winery and some of its wines have received recognition from specialist guides and publications.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
- Malvasia
- Trebbiano
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon
- Pinot Bianco
- Hectares
- 25.0
What makes it distinctive
- Based in Gaiole in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico.
- Strong emphasis on Sangiovese and Gran Selezione bottles.
- Vineyards managed using sustainable practices
- Acquired by the Fontanafredda Group in 2018.
- Recognitions from international guides
