The Estates

Poggio Casciano is situated in the Tuscan hills, just outside Grassina and a few miles from Florence. “Poggio” means “terrace on a hilltop” and is a fitting description of this estate. The name “Casciano”, on the other hand, seems to come from “Cassius”, a commodore in the Ancient Roman army who was given major land holdings locally.

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Montemasso estate is situated a few miles from Poggio Casciano. Located between Florence and Impruneta to the north and Poggio Citerna (Poggio alla Croce) to the south, Montemasso affords magnificent views of Florence and a history that dates back centuries. The estate is also home to a pre-existing stone chamber where old vintages of the best Ruffino wines are cellared.

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Santedame is located in the Castellina in Chianti municipality, in a distinctive area known as the “Conca d’Oro (Golden Basin) of Chianti Classico” due to the conformation of the land and the exceptional quality of the wine and oil produced here. The gentle slopes of the Conca d’Oro form a unique place where vines are naturally pushed to their extreme, resulting in minimal bunches of the highest quality.

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The Gretole estate is located in Castellina in Chianti, the picturesque Renaissance town in the Siena province. The estate, managed by Tenute Ruffino Società Agricola, boasts a charming stone villa and 110 hectares of land, almost entirely dedicated to the production of Ruffino’s flagship wine: Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Riserva. The name “Gretole” refers to the crumbly galestro, the typical gray rock in the Chianti Classico wine region, which instills an unmistakable taste in Sangiovese and other grape varieties.

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The Greppone Mazzi estate lies to the east of the hilltop town of Montalcino. “Greppi” means “uneven slopes” and describes the rough scarps in this area. The estate boasts an eighteenth-century villa, whose courtyard contains an old cistern embellished with an iron star, which symbolizes the lofty ambitions of the wine producer. The star has always featured on the label of the sole wine made on the estate: Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino.

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The La Solatia estate is located in Monteriggioni, a well-known medieval village close to Siena. “Solatia” means “sunbathed”, which is a fitting description of this estate. The microclimate in these hills is dry and sunny. Ruffino was one of the earliest producers to recognize Tuscany’s potential to produce world-class Chardonnay. The area north of Siena, where La Solatia is located, enjoys all the traits needed to make uniquely expressive Tuscan white wines.

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