{"id":32335,"date":"2024-11-11T12:55:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T11:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compassionate-germain.37-27-136-151.plesk.page\/piccini-1882-a-timeless-journey-into-the-tuscan-heartland\/"},"modified":"2024-11-11T12:55:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T11:55:10","slug":"piccini-1882-a-timeless-journey-into-the-tuscan-heartland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/competent-bose.37-27-136-151.plesk.page\/en\/blog\/2024\/11\/11\/piccini-1882-a-timeless-journey-into-the-tuscan-heartland\/","title":{"rendered":"Piccini 1882: a timeless journey into the Tuscan heartland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Piccini, founded in 1882 by Angiolo in Poggibonsi, is a historic Tuscan winery that has expanded its production to several Italian regions. With a strong commitment to sustainability, it has achieved Equalitas<\/strong> certification and adopted organic practices, such as using the Icaro X4<\/strong> robot to reduce pesticide use. Chianti Riserva Collezione Oro<\/strong> represents the essence of its Tuscan roots, while the family continues to carry on tradition with innovation and passion. <\/p>\n

How has the Piccini winery evolved over the generations?<\/strong>
\nOur family history began in 1882, among the hills of Chianti. Here, young Angiolo, heir to a family of merchants, pursued his dream by founding a small winery in the town of Poggibonsi, in the heart of Tuscany. From this handkerchief of land, Angiolo and his heirs carried the Piccini name to every corner of the world, helping to write the destiny of Tuscan wine. From generation to generation, the winery has continued to look to the future with courage and ambition.
\nFrom the very beginning, we have shown great entrepreneurial intuition, as evidenced by my grandfather Mario’s, Angiolo’s son, decision to move the winery’s headquarters a stone’s throw from the railroad tracks in Poggibonsi. His energetic spirit is also reflected in his determination to seek new customers beyond the Alps and in the tenacity with which he rebuilt the winery after its destruction during World War II. As early as the mid-twentieth century, we were back on track, looking to foreign markets. When I took over the helm of the winery in 2004 as the fourth generation of the Piccini family, I recognized the importance of the domestic market, bringing some of our efforts back to Italy as well. But I did not stop with Tuscany. I acquired the volcanic estates of Torre Mora in Sicily and Regio Cantina in Basilicata, expanding our portfolio and strengthening our connection with different Italian wine regions. In the following years, I looked even further afield, coming to Piedmont and Veneto, with the ambition to turn the Piccini family into a true symbol of Italian wine. <\/p>\n

Is there a bottle in your portfolio that best represents your great-grandfather’s vision for wine?<\/strong>
\nAngiolo liked to say, “It doesn’t matter what you do, but how much passion you put into it.” This principle still guides us today and we try to express it in every wine we make. Of all of them, I believe Chianti Riserva Collezione Oro embodies this motto best. It is the most authentic expression of our Tuscan roots, born with the ambition to share our heritage with the world. With this wine, we want to bring the essence of our terroir to wine lovers around the world. <\/p>\n

How does the Chianti region influence the characteristics of your wines?<\/strong>
\nThe Chianti region plays a crucial role in defining the character of our wines. Soils rich in limestone and clay, combined with a temperate climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, create the ideal conditions for the perfect ripening of Sangiovese, Chianti’s princely grape variety. The area’s hilly altitude promotes a temperature range that helps preserve acidity and elegance in the wine. These unique conditions give Chianti a balanced structure, with tannins present but refined and an aromatic profile rich in notes of cherry, violet and spice. The result is a wine with distinctive freshness and excellent aging potential. <\/p>\n

What inspired Piccini’s turn toward organic viticulture and what challenges have you faced along the way?<\/strong>
\nI believe that today’s consumers have developed greater social and environmental awareness, with a strong focus on ecological sustainability. Our efforts are on two fronts: to offer a product in line with new market demands and, at the same time, to give back to nature what it gives us with each harvest.
\nWe have been pioneers in sustainability and innovation. At the operational level, this means deep respect for the earth, as evidenced by our “Equalitas Sustainable Winery” certificate, obtained after a rigorous three-year process to make our operations increasingly environmentally sustainable. In addition, we have converted our estates entirely to organic farming. This approach not only supports sustainability, but also allows us to integrate the most advanced agricultural technologies. For example, at Fattoria di Valiano, our estate in Chianti Classico, we introduced Icaro X4, the world’s first hybrid robot designed to treat vineyards with UV-C rays, significantly reducing pesticide use. Icaro will help us fight grapevine fungal diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew. The robot operates autonomously with power supply, irradiating vines with UV-C rays through panels installed on its wings. <\/p>\n

Which wines in your portfolio best represent Piccini’s commitment to organic production?<\/strong>
\nOrganic farming allows us to capture the authentic essence of the land and the intrinsic quality of the grapes. For this reason, within our flagship line, the Gold Collection, we have introduced an organic Chianti, which expresses even more deeply the bond with our land. This wine is proof that organic farming not only enhances the link with the origins, but also offers a purer and more authentic expression of our terroir. <\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite bottle from your portfolio?<\/strong>
\nOutside the Piccini range, one of my favorite Italian reds is Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva, while for whites I recommend Venica & Venica’s Ronco delle Mele Sauvignon. Among sparkling wines, my choice is Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese Moratti Cuv\u00e9e dell’Angelo.
\nLooking beyond Italy, one of my favorite reds is Unico Ribera del Duero from Vega-Sicilia in Spain. For whites, I find Ch\u00e2teau Cheval Blanc’s Le Petit Cheval exceptional, while for bubbles I appreciate the elegance of Krug’s Champagne Grande Cuv\u00e9e. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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