Description
Antico Borgo Chianti Classico is a well established working winery in Chianti with easy access to Florence. A winery made up of approximately 100 hectares of land of which 17 hectares of vineyards are DOCG, 3 hectares of IGT, and approximately another 20 hectares of cultivated olive groves.
The borgo is comprised of one main villa that was constructed in the early 1800's and several other buildings that support the business (wine, oil production, rental apartments).
Residential Portion:
This section consists of approximately 2500 sq m of which 1800 sq m are living spaces. This is divided between the main villa that dates back to the 1800's, a second building with 8 apartments, and two other structures that require a bit of renovation. Currently, both the villa and apartments are rented out as short term vacation rentals. The 8 apartments are of various sizes (1-3 bedrooms each).
There is a separate building used for reception, administration office, a tasting room, and a large cantina for the aging of the wine (actual capacity 70 tons).
There are two swimming pools on-site, one that serves the main villa and another larger one with a private garden and panoramic views that serve the apartments.
Working winery and olive oil production:
The vineyards are primarily on the west part of the property and take full advantage of ideal natural conditions and climate. There is approximately 20 hectares of vineyards of which 17 hectares Chianti Classico and 3 hectares of IGT. The age of the vines varies with the oldest planted in 1976 and the newest in 2018.
There are 20 hectares of olive groves consisting of approximately 4000 trees (moraiolo, leccino, e frantoio). The actual production of oil is around 5000 litres (mix of IGP and DOP).
The remaining land is comprised of a forest, woodlands, and land that may be cultivated in the future.
Currently, the property is family owned and operated and has more than 50 years of experience and brand reputation. It is well recognized both in Italy as well as in the international market.
New owners have the option of keeping the current owner/manager onboard to ensure success in continuing the business and taking advantage of his many years of expertise and knowledge of both this particular land and his business.
The wine is currently sold in Italy and internationally both bottled as well as bulk wine for various businesses and restaurants. It is also sold to a well known American wine association.
