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Land · Vineyard · Wine · Experience

Chianti Classico, the way we live it.

Eighty hectares of vines, olive trees and woodland thirty kilometres from Florence. A family winery since 1958, wines born in the vineyard and a terrace overlooking San Gimignano where we raise a glass together.

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Casa Sola

One house, one family, a land to look after.

Casa Sola is a family winery in the San Donato in Poggio subzone, in the western part of Chianti Classico.

The oldest part of the house dates back to 1500, an outpost of the Florentine militia. Since 1958 it has been the home of the Gambaro family; since 2002 Matteo, agronomist and oenologist, has led it with a clear idea: wine begins in the vineyard, and whoever makes wine is also a keeper of the landscape, the water and the woods. Behind every bottle there are people, choices and a vision.

The estate and the family

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The woods Bosco vineyard The olive grove Nuova vineyard Casale vineyard Cortine vineyard Montarsiccio vineyard Strada di Cortine From the terrace: view of San Gimignano Casa Sola · 1500 · cellar · 330 m N FlorenceSienaSan Donato in PoggioChianti Classico
Illustration of the estate, not to scaleTap a zone80 ha · 330 m a.s.l.

The land

The land is not a backdrop. It is part of the wine.

We are at 330 metres, facing south-west, on galestro alternating with clay. The Tyrrhenian breezes steady the temperatures and lengthen the ripening: harvest comes at the end of September, sometimes in October. Tap a zone on the map to find out what grows there and why.

Vineyard · 4.2 ha

Casale vineyard

Soil
Galestro and alberese
Exposure
South-west, 330 m
Planted with
Sangiovese

The vines around the house, the oldest on the estate: the Sangiovese for the Riserva and the Gran Selezione comes from here.

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Our wines

Sangiovese, first of all.

From the Chianti Classico pyramid to our Supertuscans. Choose a bottle to read its sheet; every label ships to Europe and the USA, with shipping costs calculated automatically by country.

Chianti Classico DOCG

Chianti Classico

The intensity and freshness of our land. To the austere elegance of Sangiovese we add a small share of Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, without losing the identity of the place. The wine that has always represented us.

Grapes
Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Winemaking
Fermentation in steel; ageing in large casks, then in bottle
Profile
Cherry, violet, sweet spices; fine tannin, fresh finish
Pairings
Grilled meats, roasts, Tuscan pecorino
Serving
16–18 °C, tulip glass
Bottle of Casa Sola Chianti Classico DOCG
€ 2275 cl
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Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Riserva

In the best vintages we select the Sangiovese from the oldest vines, around the house, and dedicate it to the Riserva: ageing in wood and then in bottle, to add complexity and roundness.

Grapes
The best Sangiovese of the best vintages
Winemaking
At least 24 months between wood and bottle
Profile
Black cherry, leather, sweet tobacco; silky tannin, long finish
Pairings
Game, braised meats, aged cheeses
Serving
18 °C, open an hour before
Bottle of Casa Sola Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
€ 3275 cl
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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Gran Selezione

The top of the pyramid: only estate grapes and at least thirty months of ageing, to show the elegant side of Sangiovese. Limited production, available on request.

Grapes
Sangiovese, from estate grapes only
Winemaking
Selection of the bunches; 30 months between wood and bottle
Profile
Ripe fruit, balsamic notes, spices; dense, long texture
Pairings
Bistecca alla fiorentina, game, long-aged cheeses
Serving
18 °C, decant
Bottle of Casa Sola Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
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IGT Toscana · Supertuscan · since 1987

Montarsiccio

Since 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with the addition of Sangiovese, have met in the vineyard that bears its name: deep aromas, velvety structure, soft tannins.

Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
Winemaking
Separate fermentation by variety; ageing in wood, then in bottle
Profile
Blackberry, cocoa, black pepper; soft and enveloping
Pairings
Red meats, spicy dishes, dark chocolate
Serving
18 °C
Bottle of Casa Sola Montarsiccio IGT Toscana
€ 4575 cl
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IGT Toscana · red and white

Pergliamici

Wines to drink, fruity and fresh, that retrace the history of Chianti to bring back the flavours of the past in a modern key. Simple, rigorous, honest: for friends.

Grapes
Red: Sangiovese and local grapes · White: Tuscan white grapes
Winemaking
Steel only, to preserve the fruit
Profile
Red: cherry and violet, agile sip · White: white flowers, pear, savoury
Pairings
Pasta with sauce, cured meats, pizza; the white with fish and vegetables
Serving
Red 14–16 °C · White 10–12 °C
Bottle of Pergliamici Rosso IGT Toscana
€ 1275 cl
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Vin Santo del Chianti Classico

Vin Santo

Malvasia and Trebbiano hung to dry for four months, then a gentle pressing and five years in small casks. As tradition demands, with cantucci.

Grapes
Malvasia and Trebbiano
Winemaking
Four months of drying; five years in small casks
Profile
Honey, dried figs, walnut, orange peel; sweet but not cloying
Pairings
Cantucci, aged pecorino, meditation
Serving
12–14 °C
Bottle of Casa Sola Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
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Chianti Classico DOP extra virgin olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil

Frantoio, Leccino, Correggiolo and Moraiolo from our eight hectares of olive grove: autumn harvest and cold pressing. Slightly spicy, with a light bitter note.

Cultivars
Frantoio, Leccino, Correggiolo, Moraiolo
Process
Autumn harvest, cold pressing
Profile
Herbaceous, artichoke, spicy finish
Pairings
Bruschetta, ribollita, grilled meats, raw
Size
50 cl
Bottle of Casa Sola Chianti Classico DOP extra virgin olive oil
€ 2850 cl
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All the wines, vintages and formats The sheets scroll on their own · tap a bottle to stop them

Sample sheets: winemaking, profiles, pairings and temperatures are to be confirmed with the winery.

The vintages

The wine changes. Its identity remains.

Every harvest interprets the climate of its year. The archive tells the season, the picking and the potential of each vintage: for enthusiasts, restaurateurs, importers and collectors.

2022Sunny, generous

A dry, hot summer; the late-August rains restore the vineyard's balance. Harvest from 12 September.

Pergliamici
Potential
Vintage sheet
2021Taut, long-lived

April frost, a dry summer, a cool September: low yields and perfect grapes. Harvest from 20 September to 5 October.

Chianti Classico
Potential
Vintage sheet
2020Ripe, soft

A warm summer with rain in August, a stable September. Harvest from 15 to 30 September. Ready, round wines.

Potential
Vintage sheet
2019Balanced, classic

A long, regular season, a dry and breezy September. Harvest from 25 September to 8 October.

RiservaMontarsiccio
Potential
Vintage sheet
2018Fresh, fragrant

A rainy spring, a mild summer. Harvest at the end of September. Clear aromas and gentle tannin.

Gran Selezione
Potential
Vintage sheet
2017Dry, concentrated

April frost and drought: very low yields, small, intense grapes. Harvest brought forward to 10 September.

Potential
Vintage sheet
2016Elegant, complete

A textbook vintage: a regular season, perfect day-night temperature swings. Harvest between late September and early October.

Vin Santo
Potential
Vintage sheet
2015Warm, generous

A warm, luminous summer, rain at the right moments. Harvest from 20 September. Rich wines, now at their peak.

Potential
Vintage sheet

Sample sheets: the real data on climate, harvest and potential come from the winery. The whole vintage archive

Barrels in the Casa Sola ageing cellar
24 · 30 · 60months of ageing: Riserva, Gran Selezione and Vin Santo in small casks.

Philosophy and cellar

Time is an ingredient.

Respect the land, interpret the wine. From vineyard to bottle we make few choices, and we explain them: they are the decisions that set Casa Sola apart.

  1. 01

    Hand harvest, late September

    We wait for the Tyrrhenian breezes and fully ripe seeds. We pick into crates, plot by plot.

  2. 02

    Each plot ferments on its own

    Casale, Cortine, Bosco: each vineyard has its own tank. Blending comes later, once the wine has spoken.

  3. 03

    Wood accompanies, it does not cover

    Large casks for the Chianti Classico, 24 months for the Riserva, 30 for the Gran Selezione, five years in small casks for the Vin Santo.

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Experiences

Come, meet, taste.

Panoramic terrace, a walk among vines and olive trees, cellar and guided tasting. Small groups, in Italian and English. Book online: we confirm within one working day and send you the payment link.

Casa Sola bottles
30 min · 3 winesIT EN

Tasting

Chianti Classico, Riserva and Montarsiccio with Tuscan bread and our extra virgin olive oil.

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Vineyards near San Donato in Poggio
90 min · 3 winesIT EN

Tour and tasting with snack

Vineyards, olive grove and cellar. Then three wines with cured meats, pecorino, bread and oil; Vin Santo and cantucci to finish.

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Guests tasting wine at Casa Sola
120 min · 4 winesIT EN

Tour with light lunch

The full tour with a light lunch: bruschette, Medici ragù lasagna, a rich Tuscan platter, Vin Santo with cantucci and gelato.

52 €per personBook
Barrels in the Casa Sola ageing cellar
120 min · 2 winesIT EN

Vintage journey

Five vintages of Riserva or of the Supertuscan Montarsiccio with the oenologist: how time changes the wine.

120 €from, per personBook
Matteo Gambaro, winemaker at Casa Sola, with a bottle of Chianti Classico

Masterclass with Matteo

Super Tasting: an immersive journey into Chianti Classico

  • 01 Exploring the vineyards: terroir, altitude and climate
  • 02 Detailed visit to the cellar
  • 03 Vertical tasting of Chianti Classico
  • 04 The art of food pairing
  • 05 Vin Santo and the future of wine
  • Confirmation by email with calendar file
  • Secure payment by link: cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay
  • Allergies and intolerances: tell us in advance
  • Private events on request · WhatsApp +39 328 9509196
The Casa Sola farmhouse with roses

The estate

Five centuries in one house.

The oldest part of Casa Sola dates from 1500, a Florentine outpost in the war with Siena. In 1958 the Gambaro family arrived: Giovanni, then Giuseppe who renewed vineyards and cellar, and since 2002 Matteo. Three generations, one vision: behind every bottle there are people, choices and a future to build.

1958Giovanni
1987Giuseppe
2002Matteo
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The farmhouse · Strada di Cortine, 5

The Casa Sola journal

Stories from the vineyard, the cellar and the table.

The harvest diary, the vineyard through the seasons, vintages and climate, Tuscan recipes with the right wine alongside. The journal   Wine and food

Harvest at Casa Sola
Harvest diary

The days that decide a vintage

Matteo on the harvest between late September and October, when the breezes from the sea make the difference.

5 min read · 25 September 2026

For those who come from afar

Discover Chianti: More Than Wine

Our guides for planning the trip: what to do, when to come, how to get around. Every guide leads to Casa Sola.

Olive groves and vineyards in Chianti
Plan your trip

Best Things to Do in Chianti

Vineyards, hill towns and a long lunch under the olive trees: seven ideas for a slow day. Stop three is a tasting at Casa Sola.

6 min read
Chianti hills at sunset
When to come

The Best Time to Visit Chianti

Harvest in late September, roses in May, quiet light in October. When to come and why, season by season.

5 min read
Aerial view of the Chianti countryside
Getting here

Chianti Wine Tours from Florence

Thirty minutes by car, a little more by bus: how to reach the western Chianti Classico and what to see on the way.

4 min read

Official resources: visittuscany.com · chianticlassico.com

Awards and reviews

«Authentic, not touristy.»

★★★★★

Incredible experience! Matteo gave an in-depth history on Chianti vs Chianti Classico. The wine was absolutely delicious. Off the beaten path with gorgeous views!

Melissa NavarroGoogle
★★★★★

Impressive quality of wines and hospitality. Very educational and authentic. A great small winery boutique in the heart of Chianti Classico.

Donato Della CroceGoogle
★★★★★

Cercavamo un posto più autentico dopo una cantina troppo commerciale: a Casa Sola il proprietario ci ha accompagnato personalmente. Consigliatissimo.

Reut Dahan HymanGoogle
4.9 Google · 150 reviews5.0 TripAdvisor · Travellers' ChoiceWinegrowers of San Donato in Poggio
Awards and press
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • Der Feinschmecker
  • Food & Wine
  • Guide Veronelli
  • Hugh Johnson
  • Vinitaly
  • Gilbert & Gaillard
  • Luca Maroni
  • Oz Clarke
  • Civiltà del Bere
  • Vinum
  • Vini d'Italia
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • Der Feinschmecker
  • Food & Wine
  • Guide Veronelli
  • Hugh Johnson
  • Vinitaly
  • Gilbert & Gaillard
  • Luca Maroni
  • Oz Clarke
  • Civiltà del Bere
  • Vinum
  • Vini d'Italia

Wine Club

Join the Casa Sola family.

Previews of new vintages and limited labels, reserved prices, invitations to the harvest and vertical tastings. No commitment: stay as long as you like.

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Newsletter

News from the vineyard, at an unhurried pace.

New vintages, cellar events and the journal articles. One email a month, in your language.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know about Casa Sola.

Where is Casa Sola and how do I get there? +

In Barberino Tavarnelle (Florence), in the San Donato in Poggio subzone of Chianti Classico: 30 km from Florence and 28 from Siena, 30-40 minutes by car. The nearest station is Poggibonsi-San Gimignano, then a short taxi ride. Private transfer on request.

How do I book a visit or a tasting? +

From the website, choosing time and seats: we confirm within one working day and send the payment link; or via WhatsApp at +39 328 9509196. Tours at 10:30, 15:30 and 17:00 (not in winter), lunch at 12:30, in small groups, in Italian and English, French on request. Reduced price for non-drinkers and for children under 12.

Do you ship wine abroad? +

Yes: Europe, the United States and other countries. Shipping is calculated at checkout by destination and number of bottles. For trade orders write to our sales office.

How should I store the bottles and how long will they age? +

In the dark, lying down, between 12 and 16 degrees, away from vibrations. Chianti Classico is at its best within 5-6 years; Riserva and Gran Selezione improve for 10-15 years in the best vintages; Vin Santo for over twenty years.

What is the difference between Chianti Classico, Riserva and Gran Selezione? +

Same appellation, three levels: the annata ages for at least 12 months; the Riserva 24; the Gran Selezione 30 and only from estate grapes. Chianti without "Classico" is a different, wider appellation. Montarsiccio and Pergliamici are IGT Toscana.

Visitors

Come and see us

Strada di Cortine, 5 · 50028 Barberino Tavarnelle (FI)
Every day 9:00–17:00, by appointment · 30 km from Florence, 28 from Siena

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Trade

Importers, distributors, restaurants

Price list, technical sheets, samples and vintage availability. A dedicated contact for your market, in Italian and English.

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