Some wine estates begin to reveal themselves after the very first great bottle. Others can only be understood when viewed as a whole. Selvapiana belongs firmly to the latter. One bottle is not enough to grasp the philosophy of the estate. It only becomes fully apparent when its entire portfolio is seen as a coherent whole.
For decades, Chianti was built around blending — a logic of composition where balance mattered more than distinction. Differences between sites were softened into a broader regional identity. Single-vineyard wines changed that perspective entirely. They shifted attention away from formula and toward origin. At Selvapiana, this transition did not happen as a trend. It emerged from the territory itself.
A Great growing season in Chianti Rufina September 2024Chianti RufinaChatting with vigneron Federico Giuntini from organic estate Fattoria Selvapiana was a pleasant exchange about the great feeling of optimism for the 2024 vintage.Over…
As we are writing this, we are enjoying the lazy days at the end of summer, full of sunshine, vacations with family and friends, and beautiful meals around the dinner…
Cru Vineyard Tour at FATTORIA SELVAPIANA with Federico Giuntini June 2021 Pontassieve, Chianti Rufina There's no need to remind you how much Fattoria Selvapiana has been dedicated to the Sangiovese grape, for…
~~~ The Scores Are IN! ~~~ August 23, 2021Eagle-eyed Instagram followers were sure to see Jame Suckling's post last week - he announced he had just finished the reviews for…
Welcome to Selvapiana... Federico Giuntini takes us on a tour of Selvapiana and discusses the future of the appellation. We are missing Chianti Rufina already! Enjoy the visit, Fanny &…
Bonjour Federico, where do you come from? I grew up at Selvapiana, my father was the estate manager from 1950 till 1990. I always want to work at the estate. Francesco Giuntini,…
Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rufina, Tuscany In this report you will find : 6th Generation Selvapiana & Rufina Consorzio Update on vintage 2018 in the vineyard New Cellar equipment & vinification…
Winery Visit : Selvapiana July 10, 2017 Ciao! The train ride from Firenze to Pontassieve was a welcome relief from the hot Tuscan sun of Florence, to the fresh elevations of…