The winery
Castelvecchio (Fattoria Castelvecchio)
Winery and agritourism in San Casciano Val di Pesa (Chianti Colli Fiorentini) producing organic wines, DOCG/IGT wines and extra virgin olive oil, with direct sales and tastings.
- Toscana · Italia
- 6 products
The story
According to the official website, the estate is run by the Rocchi family; the page states that a family member began managing the estate from the early 1990s and that a collection of labels was launched in 1998. The site also mentions a vineyard renovation plan started around the mid‑1990s and the opening to the public with agritourism activities and winery tours.
Production philosophy
The winery aims to convey the "message" of each wine, combining tradition and innovation in the vineyard and cellar; it works according to certified organic practices and promotes direct tasting experiences and agritourism hospitality.
Terroir and vineyards
Location: San Pancrazio, in the municipality of San Casciano Val di Pesa. The vineyards are situated in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini production area, on Pliocene soils of alberese and sandstone typical of the Florentine hills.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Merlot
- Trebbiano Toscano
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petit Verdot
- Canaiolo
- Colorino
- Hectares
- 73.0
What makes it distinctive
- Produced in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG
- Winery offering agritourism activities, tours and tastings.
- Certified organic estate
- Extensive selection of labels
- Vineyards on approximately 30 hectares
