From June 16 to July 3, 2025, Annette and I spent time in wine country Italy, by car.
For an overview of the whole trip, go here: Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025
Third Stop: Chianti Classico (Tuscany)
From Bolgheri we drove to Chianti Classico and stayed 3 nights at Fattoria e Villa di Rignana.
On the arrival day, we went to the pool and had dinner at La Cantinetta di Rignana.
On the second day, we visited Greve and several Chianti Classico estates. The day ended with dinner again at La Cantinetta di Rignana.
On the third day, we started with an extensive winery visit at our hotel, at Fattoria di Rignana, with owner and winemaker Cosimo Gericke, followed by visits of more wineries in the Chianti Classico region. For dinner, as La Cantinetta di Rignana was closed on that day, we went to Locanda di Poggio al Sole, the restaurant of the Poggio al Sole winery, near Fattoria et Villa di Rignana.
Fattoria e Villa di Rignana (GoogleAI based)
Fattoria e Villa di Rignana: A comprehensive Tuscan experience within a stunning natural
setting in the Chianti Classico region.
Fattoria
e Villa di Rignana is a beautiful estate nestled amidst vineyards and
olive groves in Panzano, in the
heart of the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, Italy. The estate is
surrounded by 120 hectares of vines, woods and olive groves, all
immersed in this sensational area of Tuscany. It offers
visitors a blend of history, breathtaking landscapes, wine and olive
oil production, accommodations, and a delightful culinary experience. There is a winery (Fattoria di Rignana, hotel rooms in the Fattoria di Rignana and in the Villa di Rignana, and, also on the estate, a lovely restaurant, La Cantinetta di Rignana.
History and Ownership
The
estate has a rich history dating back to the 11th century, once
strategically important and worked by families producing grain, hay,
milk, and cheese.
Since 1999 Fattoria di
Rignana has been owned and run by Cosimo Gericke and Sveva Rocco di
Torrepadula, who divorced and split up the estate recently. Cosimo's father, a German, bought the estate in 1965.
Essentially, Cosimo owns and runs the Fattoria, including 8 rooms, and Sveva owns and runs the Villa. We stayed 2 nights at the Villa and 1 night at the Fattoria.
Wine and Olive Oil Production
Grapes:
Fattoria di Rignana's wines are primarily made from Sangiovese grapes,
with a significant proportion also featuring Canaiolo. They also use
Merlot and Cabernet Franc for some of their IGT (Indicazione Geografica
Tipica) wines.
Organic Certification: Since 2014, the winery has been practicing organic farming methods.
Wine Range:
Beyond their Chianti Classico, Fattoria di Rignana offers a Riserva
(aged longer), a Gran Selezione (their top tier from a single vineyard),
an IGT red blend ("Il Riccio"), and a white wine made from Sangiovese
grapes.
Fattoria di Rignana produces a highly regarded DOP extra virgin olive oil.
Accommodations
Fattoria B&B - Features eight double rooms with a classic Tuscan design, offering a comfortable and welcoming stay with private bathrooms.
Villa di Rignana - Offers rooms in the historic villa, some beautifully decorated with ceiling frescoes.
All
accommodations provide a B&B service and access to a large garden
and an infinity pool with stunning views of the Chianti hills.
Other Options: Guests can also rent two houses on the estate – the Church House and the Stone Cottage – or extra suites in the owner's villa.
Dining at La Cantinetta di Rignana - A traditional restaurant on the estate, housed in an ancient oil mill, serving delicious Tuscan cuisine with vineyard views. laxing ambiance.
Fattoria e Villa di Rignana (Web Site)
Halfway between Florence and Siena, L’Ospitaalità di Rignana is divided into Fattoria BnB and Villa dè Ricci, two unique places where you can enjoy the suggestive panorama of our territory in complete relaxation, the large garden and the infinity pool on the Chianti hills.
The Fattoria di Rignana has eight double rooms, styled with a classic
Tuscan touch, which offer guests a B&B service from April to
November, both long and short stays. Each room is equipped with a
private bathroom, furnished with personality and extreme refinement of
details that give it style and atmosphere. The large garden and the
infinity pool are the ideal places to enjoy complete relaxation and
evocative views of the Chianti hills.
Villa de’ Ricci is known in its history as the countryside estate of the
noble dè Ricci family, a surname which has a direct legacy with 2
historical figures like Santa Caterina dè Ricci (+1541) and Scipione dè
Ricci (+1810), the latter having been the Bishop of Pistoia and Prato
and the son of Luisa Ricasoli. The exclusive residence has then been
knowingly restored by the current owner Sveva Rocco di Torrepadula, who
managed to emphasise the elegant atmosphere, the ground floor rooms with
their original frescoes dating IXX century.
Il Riccio and Stella, respectively on the ground and first floor of the
Villa, will host you in its vast sitting rooms, its welcoming and cozy
bedrooms with spacious bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens.
We can offer personalised vacations, in double rooms or independent
apartments, with the total capacity of 19 people.
On the estate you will find a careful and discreet service, a marvellous
infinity swimming pool with a breathtaking view on the Chianti hills
and an excellent Breakfast with a variety of Tuscan products.
Fattoria e Villa di Rignana
Private Church
A Table with a View
La Cantinetta di Rignana (Google AI based)
La Cantinetta di Rignana is a family-run restaurant. It is owned and operated by the Abbarchini family. Massimo Abbarchini is the current chef. He inherited the love of cooking from his parents, Paolo Abbarchini and his mother, who started their first restaurant in the 1980s. Massimo works alongside his sons, Lorenzo and Cosimo, ensuring the culinary traditions are passed down through the generations.
Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025
From June 16 to July 3, 2025, Annette and I spent time in wine country Italy, by car.
For an overview, go to: Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025
Postings
Wine Country Italy - Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige - in the Summer of 2025
Lake Como
At Villa Almana in Cernobbio at Lake Como - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Bolgheri
Dinner at La Tana del Pirata in Marina di Castagneto Carducci, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine
Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Winery Tour and Tasting at Tenuta Argentiera, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Florentine Steak - Dario Cecchini Selection - for Lunch at Osteria Magona in Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Running into Marco Balsimelli, Production Director, Ornellaia and Masseto, at Osteria Magona, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto
Adige) in 2025
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at La Macchiole, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country
Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Visiting Vigna
Lodovico and Tasting Lodovico Antinori's Cult Wines Lodovico and Il
Nicchio with his Assistant at Locanda dell' Aioncino - Wine Country
Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Dinner at Locanda dell' Aioncino, Bibbona, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Tasting the Wines of Tenuta di Biserno and Staying at Relais di Biserno, Bibbona, Tuscany -
Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia): Barrel Cellar Tour and Tasting - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Bistecca alla Fiorentina for Lunch at Osteria Enoteca San Guido (Sassicaia), Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy
(Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Dinner at La Pineta, with Chef/ Co-owner Daniele Zazzeri, a Michelin Starred Seafood Restaurant, at Marina die Bibbona, Tuscany - Wine Country Italy (Lake
Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
Cellar Tour and Tasting at Grattamacco, a Benchmark Producer in Bolgheri, Tuscany - Wine
Country Italy (Lake Como, Tuscany, Alto Adige) in 2025
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