NEW Valvirgino Chianti BIO DOCG

Pairs with: Wood-fired Margherita pizza, classic spaghetti with meatballs, Tuscan-style ragù over tagliatelle, roasted chicken with wild herbs, or an artisanal charcuterie platter featuring prosciutto di Parma and young Pecorino cheese.

Good for: Everyday Italian dining and relaxed weeknight dinners; hosting casual pizza parties with an authentic, organic Tuscan red; or sharing a crowd-pleasing, food-friendly wine that showcases pure fruit without heavy oak intervention.

Grape: Predominantly Sangiovese, rounded out with traditional partners Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia Nera, and Merlot.

I am from: Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy (Sourced from organically farmed cooperative vineyard plots across the rolling hills of Montespertoli and the Virginio River valley near Florence).

The Story: Rooted in the lush Virginio River valley in Montespertoli, Cantina Sociale Colli Fiorentini (operating under the historic Valvirgino name) represents a collective of Tuscan farming families who have cultivated these sun-drenched hills for decades. The "BIO" designation highlights the estate's commitment to organic viticulture, working in harmony with the land without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Situated in the foothills south of Florence, the vineyards benefit from gravelly clay-limestone soils and warm Mediterranean days balanced by cool valley breezes, allowing the grapes to ripen evenly while locking in bright natural freshness.

In the cellar, winemakers focus on preserving the raw fruit purity and vibrant regional character of organically grown Sangiovese. The hand-harvested grapes undergo temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and age for at least six months in stainless steel and concrete tanks. By deliberately avoiding heavy oak extraction, the winery allows the vibrant red-fruit aromatics, natural spice, and classic Tuscan terroir energy to take center stage, yielding an unpretentious, pure, and thoroughly digestible Chianti.

Why You'll Love Me: It is an effortlessly charming, bright, and vibrant organic red that delivers the authentic, fruit-forward soul of Tuscany in every sip. In the glass, it shines an intense ruby-red with youthful violet glints. The nose opens with an inviting bouquet of crunchy red cherries, raspberries, and wild blackberries, elegantly threaded with top notes of crushed violet petals, fresh iris, and a hint of dried Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it glides with a smooth, medium-bodied stride; a succulent wave of dark red berries is held upright by fine, supple tannins and a driving beam of mouthwatering Sangiovese acidity. Clean, balanced, and endlessly drinkable, it finishes with a trailing touch of red currant and a persistent, stone-dust mineral snap.