Fattoria di Gratena Chianti DOCG 2022, a no added sulfites red wine from Tuscany, Italy, made with Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino grapes

Gratena Chianti DOCG No Added Sulfites 2022

Name: Gratena Chianti DOCG No Added Sulfites 2022
Brand: Fattoria di Gratena
SKU: gratena-chiantizerozero
Price: 27.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$27.00

Style: Dry, medium-bodied red; lively and fresh with soft tannins and vibrant acidity typical of well-made Chianti
Grapes & Terroir: 100% Sangiovese; iron-rich clay and limestone soils on the hillsides near Arezzo, surrounded by 180 hectares of woodland acting as a natural buffer
Winemaking: Hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in outdoor steel tanks, aged in stainless steel, no added sulfites, unfined
Serving Temperature & Decanting: 60-65°F; brief decanting of 15-30 minutes can help the wine open
Pairing: Pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar ragù)
Similar To: Classic Chianti or Rosso di Montalcino—Sangiovese-forward, cherry-driven, food-friendly

Gratena Chianti DOCG No Added Sulfites 2023 is an organic red wine from Fattoria di Gratena, a certified organic estate on the hills near Arezzo in Tuscany. Crafted from 100% Sangiovese grown on iron-rich clay and limestone soils, the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in outdoor stainless steel tanks—a method that harnesses natural temperature fluctuations between day and night. Fattoria di Gratena ages this Chianti in stainless steel without any sulfite additions, preserving its freshness and purity. At 14% alcohol, Gratena Chianti DOCG No Added Sulfites 2023 offers Sangiovese in its most unadulterated form.

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Gratena Chianti DOCG No Added Sulfites 2022

$27.00

Producer profile

Fattoria di Gratena

Fattoria di Gratena is a certified organic estate located in the hills near Arezzo, approximately 10 kilometers from the city center. The property spans 180 hectares, with 18 hectares dedicated to vineyards and 1,600 olive trees across 10 hectares. The Sieni family purchased the land in 1968, and today Fabio de Ambrogi manages the estate alongside his mother Rosanna and uncle Paolo Sieni, with winemaker Fabio Mecca overseeing production.

The estate began organic certification in 1994, making it one of Tuscany's earlier adopters of certified organic viticulture. The property's unique microclimate—surrounded by hundreds of hectares of woodlands—creates a natural buffer against contamination from neighboring conventional farms, functioning almost like a private nature reserve.

Fattoria di Gratena's philosophy centers on the concept of "Terroir," working exclusively with native grape varieties. Beyond Sangiovese, the estate cultivates Gratena Nero, a unique Tuscan variety officially recognized in Italy's National Register of Grape Varieties in 2010 following research by Professor Attilio Scienza of the University of Milan. Fattoria di Gratena remains the sole producer of this indigenous grape worldwide.

Vineyard management relies on organic manure for fertilization and copper and sulfur for treatments—standard organic practice. All harvesting is done by hand to ensure precise selection. In the cellar, fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks positioned outdoors, allowing natural temperature fluctuations to regulate the process. The wines mature in steel without sulfite additions, preserving their freshness and terroir expression.

Today, approximately 90% of production reaches international markets across Europe, Scandinavia, the United States, and Asia. Annual production totals around 60,000 bottles of Chianti DOCG.

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Wine region

Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany stands as Italy's most celebrated wine region, a landscape of rolling hills, medieval villages, and centuries-old winemaking traditions. The region's viticultural history stretches back to the Etruscans, and today Tuscany produces some of Italy's most recognized wines—from Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the coastal wines of Bolgheri.

The Chianti DOCG covers a broad swath of central Tuscany, with distinct subzones each expressing different aspects of Sangiovese. The province of Arezzo, where Fattoria di Gratena is located, sits in the eastern reaches of the appellation. Here, vineyards climb the slopes of the Pratomagno mountain range, benefiting from significant diurnal temperature variation that preserves acidity while allowing full phenolic ripeness.

Arezzo's Chianti differs from the more famous Chianti Classico zone between Florence and Siena. The soils around Pieve a Maiano contain iron-rich clay and limestone, contributing structure and minerality to the wines. Elevation and the surrounding woodlands create a cooler microclimate than lower-lying Tuscan vineyards, resulting in wines with freshness and aromatic complexity.

Sangiovese dominates plantings throughout the Chianti DOCG, as regulations require a minimum of 70% (and often producers use 100%). The variety thrives in Tuscany's Mediterranean climate, developing its characteristic cherry fruit, herbal notes, and firm tannins. Chianti regulations permit blending with other varieties including Canaiolo, Colorino, and even small amounts of international grapes, though purist producers increasingly favor single-variety expressions.

A growing movement toward organic and natural winemaking has taken hold in Tuscany, with producers seeking to express terroir through minimal intervention rather than cellar manipulation.

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East Coast: 5 business days

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