From Sabatino Rossetti to a Tuscan appellation brand
The history of Tenute Rossetti begins in the early 20th century with founder Sabatino Rossetti, who laid the foundation for today's family winery in Cerreto Guidi, west of Florence. His sons Antonio and Giovacchino took over the business and gradually transformed it from an agricultural estate into a professional wine company. The next decisive boost came from the third generation: Tino and Linda Rossetti fundamentally modernized the winery between the mid-1970s and mid-1980s — new cellar technology, refined vinification, a clear focus on the great Chianti appellations. Today, Tenute Rossetti works within the Fantini Group, one of the major Italian wine exporters, thus combining family signature with international reach.
Cerreto Guidi, Sangiovese, and the demand for fruit
The winery headquarters in Cerreto Guidi is located in a high-quality sub-region of Chianti, nestled in the hilly Tuscan landscapes between the Arno and Elsa rivers. The backbone of all wines is Sangiovese — the grape variety that is cultivated in almost all wine-growing provinces of Tuscany and finds its clearest expression in this location. Work in the vineyard focuses on controlled yields and careful hand-picking to bring only ripe, healthy grapes into the cellar. In the cellar, modern facilities complement the experienced oenology team — it is the combination of technical precision and many years of know-how that gives the wines their consistent character.
The mission statement of Tenute Rossetti is clearly formulated: the unique aromas and sensory qualities of the Tuscan terroir should be recognizable in every bottle — not through over-processing, but through a vinification that brings the potential of the grapes to the fore.
Poggio Civetta and the classicism of Chianti Classico
The Tenute Rossetti range focuses on the central Tuscan appellations: Chianti DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG, and Toscana IGT. In the Vinoscout range, the two wines of the Poggio Civetta line are the focus — the Chianti Classico DOCG and its Riserva. Both are based on Sangiovese and show the typical profile of the appellation: aromas of black cherry and red berries, an invigorating acidity structure, well-integrated tannins, and a mineral-earthy finish. The Riserva brings additional depth through longer aging — denser fruit profile, more complexity on the palate. Both are suitable for classic Tuscan cuisine: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar sauce over pappardelle, or mature Pecorino. Serving temperature: 16–18 °C.
