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Despite controlling nine separate wineries (including Castello di Nipozzano, Castiglioni, Santa Maria, Castello di Pomino, and Castelgiocondo) with 1,000 hectares of vineyards � making it the largest vineyard owner in Toscana � Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi manages to avoid the pitfalls of large-scale production and to maintain a line of quality wines. The Frescobaldis can trace their noble roots more than 1,000 back into the history of Toscana, and their winemaking tradition is almost as old. Records show the English royal court importing Frescobaldi wine as early as the 1300’s, and in 1855 a member of the family introduced international varieties like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot to his Tuscan vineyards.
Father Lamberto and sons Vittorio, Ferdinando, and Leonardo gave the estate a makeover in the early 1960’s, introducing innovative techniques in viticulture and modern approaches to business. Their most prominent steps have been partnerships and joint ventures with Robert Mondavi that included the purchase of Tenuta dell'Ornellaia and the creation of Luce.
- Country: Italy
- Region: Toscana
- Sub region/Classification:Chianti
Despite controlling nine separate wineries (including Castello di Nipozzano, Castiglioni, Santa Maria, Castello di Pomino, and Castelgiocondo) with 1,000 hectares of vineyards making it the largest vineyard owner in Toscana Marchesi de' Frescobaldi manages to avoid the pitfalls of large-scale production and to maintain a line of quality wines. The Frescobaldis can trace their noble roots more than 1,000 back into the history of Toscana, and their winemaking tradition is almost as old. Records show the English royal court importing Frescobaldi wine as early as the 1300's, and in 1855 a member of the family introduced international varieties like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot to his Tuscan vineyards.
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