Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards are situated in the Chianti area at approximately 400 metres above sea level.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness and undergo two rounds of sorting. Maceration lasts about 20 days under controlled temperatures. The winemaking combines modern and traditional Italian approaches.
Ageing
The wine matures for 11 months in a combination of new and previously used French oak barrels.
Tasting profile
Rich and balanced.
Serving and pairing
Suitable for a range of complex dishes.
Label / history
The estate takes its name from the Grace family and a 19th-century windmill on the property. A sculpture outside the winery’s cellars depicts two men carrying a grapevine; the same image appears on Il Molino di Grace labels.
American businessman Frank Grace rediscovered the neglected Volano vineyards near Panzano and, with German banker Gerhard Hirmer, restored them and built a modern winery. Within five years they had established the estate. Enologist Franco Bernabei organized its winemaking. Frank Grace and Franco Bernabei now produce wine under the Terre delle Falcole brand.
