Azienda Agricola Vallepicciola
Tradition and Innovation
Founded in the mid-1990s, Vallepicciola is nestled in the rolling hills of Chianti Classico, around 10 minutes from Siena, and manage around 107 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Tuscany. The oenology team is headed up jointly by Allessando Cellai and Erasmo Mazzone and production sits at just over 500,000 bottles per year.
When it comes to grapes, plantings have a distinctly international leaning, plantings of the Tuscan stable Sangiovese are joined by Pinot Nero, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. Sustainable agriculture is a key concern for the team at Vallepicciola and the estate includes generous plantings of olive groves, wooded areas, a lake and wild flower fields to improve biodiversity.
