CHIANTI CLASSICO IS HISTORY AND BEAUTY
Fifty years have passed since Italo Zingarelli bought the “Le Macìe” estate at Castellina in Chianti.
His big dream, an emotional moment. A vision called Rocca delle Macìe.
A LANDSCAPE, A SET,
A SCRIPT
When Italo Zingarelli encountered this corner of Chianti Classico it was a real case of love at first sight. Of overwhelming meaning. A series of gentle hills, with generously wooded contours, and Mediterranean vegetation everywhere. Unique scents, colours and atmospheres. All of this was immersed in the Chianti area, almost dominating it. And then there was the large ruin, once an inhabited hamlet, with its own special charm, at Le Macìe. Overlooking the whole valley. The perfect set for a man of the cinema like Zingarelli, for thinking, writing, and making the “film of his family”.
A HANDED-DOWN
PASSION, ALWAYS FACING FORWARD
Rocca delle Macìe has deep roots. Its mindset is steeped in strong values: ethical values that are interwoven with the land, social values like respect for work, people and family. These were the foundations for Italo Zingarelli’s dream, and the guidelines from which his children, with a few innovations, have drawn the present and future of this dynamic project.
“My father Italo managed to pass on his enthusiasm for Tuscany to us. Then, with patience and vision, he gave us an all-round view of wine: passion, culture, travel, nature, communication and economy. To learn to write that infinite story that ties wine to human life, and mother Earth".
Sergio Zingarelli
ROCCA DELLE MACÌE
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE…
Rocca delle Macìe covers a total of 500 hectares, including over 200 hectares of vineyards and 19 of olive groves, divided between the six estates owned in Tuscany. Designed, experienced and managed with skill and authenticity by the Zingarelli family, Rocca delle Macìe presents itself as a very solid and cohesive estate. Simultaneously flexible and consciously projected into the future, the estate’s dynamic vision is linked to three fundamental values: Territory, People, and Vineyards. Joining Sergio Zingarelli in the team today is the complete third generation of the Zingarelli family, whose task is to 'make new ideas happen'. First, his son Andrea, who is mainly involved in the cellar and vineyards; his daughter, Giulia, who is in charge of the hospitality sector; and his nephew, Fabio Cerri, in the sales department. A promising and innovative family project, a bold and targeted graft of the generations ranging from wines to agroecology, hospitality and gourmet cuisine. Never losing sight of protecting the territory and the environment through nature reserves and projects dedicated to the training and care of birds of prey, horses and dogs.
THE ESTATES
From the estate’s landmarks to the Zingarelli family’s more recent acquisitions.
CHIANTI CLASSICO - TENUTA LE MACìE
CHIANTI CLASSICO - TENUTA SANT'ALFONSO
Purchased in the same year as Le Macìe (1973), Sangiovese plays a leading role in the lands of this estate.
CHIANTI CLASSICO - TENUTA FIZZANO
Headquarters of the company’s olive press and the hospitality center of Rocca delle Macìe with the Relais and the restaurant.
MAREMMA - TENUTA CAMPOMACCIONE
In 1998, the Zingarelli family landed in Maremma to explore an area where the winemaking tradition has ancient roots.
MAREMMA - TENUTA CASA MARIA
In 2003, a new property further strengthened Rocca delle Macìe’s presence in Maremma with the acquisition of Tenuta Casa Maria.
Hospitality
The doors of Rocca delle Macìe have been thrown open since its inception, offering a privileged opportunity to immerse oneself in the life and soul of a Tuscan wine-growing and -producing reality, devotedly cared for by the family for generations. In addition to the classic visits and tastings, the Zingarelli family’s accommodation facilities – Relais Riserva di Fizzano and Il Torrione – enable them to offer visitors a chance to stay in the heart of the Chianti Classico area in complete relaxation, immersed in a unique and unforgettable natural landscape. Since 2020 their hospitality offer has been enhanced by a significant addition: the gourmet restaurant ‘Passo dopo Passo Osteria’, run with sophisticated authenticity by chef Maurizio Bardotti.
RELAIS RISERVA DI FIZZANO
The essence of Tuscany
PASSO DOPO PASSO OSTERIA
Una cucina autentica nel cuore del Chianti Classico
VISITS AND TASTINGS
Historic cellars alternate and blend with more modern premises, and each itinerary on offer includes a walk among the estate's barrels, where visitors can touch and breathe in the atmosphere that accompanies our wine during its long ageing and maturation process.
The Wine Club of Rocca delle Macìe is an exclusive opportunity to share with all our customers and friends the quality of our work, the love for wine, and for the territory of Chianti Classico. Signing up is simple and free.
