On Friday September 27th, in the splendid setting of Villa Poggio Reale in Rufina, the inaugural dinner of the 49th Bacco Artigiano will be held, an exclusive event that combines the art of Tuscan cuisine with the wine excellence of Chianti Rufina. A refined menu and exceptional wines The evening will see the participation of four renowned chefs, who with their creations will give life to an eight-handed menu, where each dish will be a refined expression of Tuscan tradition. Each course will be designed to be paired with the best Chianti Rufina Docg Riserva Terraelectae, carefully selected to enhance the flavors of the dishes. Among the wines present on the stage of the event, the Chianti Rufina Rosso DOCG Vigneto Erchi represents one of the most particular expressions of our Sangiovese. The maturation and exceptional quality of the Erchi grape have allowed us to produce a wine with a distinctive style, representative of the terroir of the area. Menu Appetizer: Chicken liver paté with vin santo jelly and candied orange peel from Artemide ristorante First courses: Casarecce Tirrena with duck ragù from A pancia piena – Harvest risotto with Sangiovese must, shelled beans and sweetbreads from Stefano Frassineti Second course: Veal cheek braised in Chianti Rufina on a cream of potatoes and hazelnuts, fruit and vegetable chutney from Antica Porta di Levante Dessert: Vin Santo ice cream from Gelateria Sottani with cantucci from Prato Wines to pair For each of the four main courses will be paired with 3 Chianti Rufina Docg Riserva Terraelectae. Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi – Vigna Montesodi Fattoria Grignano Tenuta Inghirami – Vigna Montefiesole Marchesi Gondi – Vigna Poggio Diamante Fattoria Lavacchio – Vigna Casanova Vinaemontae – Vigneto Il Monte Azienda agricola Frascole – Vigna alla Stele Fattoria Il Capitano – Vigneto il Poggio Villa Travignoli – Vigna Colonneto Fattoria Selvapiana – Vigneto Erchi Podere Il Pozzo – Vigna Il Fiorino Azienda agricola Colognole – Vigneto Le Rogaie Castello del Trebbio – Vigneto Lastricato Fattoria I Veroni – Vigneto Quona Details and reservations The dinner will take place at 7:30 pm at Villa Poggio Reale, in via Duca della Vittoria 7, Rufina. The cost is €70 per person and places are limited. Reservations on Eventbrite.it.

On July 7, during the Chianti Rufina Jazz Festival, the TritticoTrio band will perform at the historic villa of the Fattoria di Selvapiana and on the occasion there will be the opportunity to taste some selected wines. This exceptional musical formation will present a concert entitled "We don't mess with Charles Mingus". Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the legendary jazz musician, and to listen to the songs reinterpreted by the band while sipping a good glass of wine. From 19:00 it will be possible to participate in the tasting of the Chianti Rufina wines we produce, accompanied by a small buffet. The wines that you can taste will be Chianti Rufina DOCG Harvest 2021, Pomino Bianco DOC Villa di Petrognano 2022, Chianti Rufina DOCG Riserva Vigneto Bucerchiale 2020, Chianti Rufina DOCG Riserva Vigneto Erchi 2018, Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina D.O.C. Vintage 2013. The cost will be €15.00 per person (including admission to the concert). For booking click here https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-jazz-in-fattoria-2023-tritticotrio-656577660457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile From June to September 2023, this extraordinary Festival combines two fundamental elements of Italian culture: the tasting of the enological excellences of Chianti Rufina and the particular melodies of jazz. In the evocative scenery of the villas and farmhouses nestled on the hills of Chianti Rufina, Maestro Franco Baggiani creates an unforgettable experience for lovers of good music and good wine. Organized by the Chianti Rufina Consortium and the Municipalities of Pontassieve, Pelago, Rufina and Dicomano, the Chianti Rufina Jazz Festival represents a perfect union between the age-old winemaking traditions of this renowned region and the enveloping and sophisticated sounds of jazz. This unique event was created with the aim of celebrating the beauty and authenticity of one of Italy's most prestigious wine denominations, Chianti Rufina, while offering a high-level entertainment multi-sensory experience. During the Festival, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the enchanting atmosphere of the Tuscan vineyards, savoring a selection of fine wines masterfully produced by local cellars. Guided tastings will allow visitors to appreciate the unique characteristics of Chianti Rufina, famous for its aromatic intensity, complex taste and distinctive character. Every sip will be a sensory journey through the nuances of the territory and the passionate work of the local winemakers. The program:

Once again this year at the Fattoria di Selvapiana we concluded with satisfaction the harvest of the fruits of our vineyards. In this photo gallery we tell you a story that has been handed down for generations and that is renewed every year

Wine Enthusiast ranked Selvapiana 2015 Vigneto Bucerchiale Riserva Chianti Rufina as #12 on their list of Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2019 and rated it 96 points. The full review is below. Selvapiana 2015 Vigneto Bucerchiale Riserva Chianti Rufina 96 POINTS Combining an irresistible pairing of earthy elegance and ageworthy structure, this fragrant, focused red boasts heady scents of smoke, wild berry, pipe tobacco, sunbaked earth and rose petal. The taut linear palate shows lovely tension, delivering juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, baking spice and licorice framed in youthfully firm but refined tannins. Fresh acidity lends balance and energy. Drink 2022–2035.

Fattoria di Selvapiana is proud to have received from Slow Wine 2019 the following awards:   CHIOCCIOLA This symbol is assigned to a winery for its way to interpret values (organoleptic, territorial and environmental) in tune with Slow Food. The assignment of this symbol implies the absence of chemical pesticides in the vineyards. The Chiocciola wines also represent a good value for money, considering when and where they have been produced. VINO SLOW – Chianti Rufina Vigneto Bucerchiale Ris. 2015 This bottle not only is of an excellent organoleptic quality, but it also condenses in the glass features tied to territory, history and environment. The assignment of this symbol implies the absence of chemical pesticides in the vineyards. The Vino Slow bottles also represent a good value for money, considering when and where they have been produced.

Cultural Association La Leggera and Fattoria di Selvapiana present Sunday 16th September 2018 from 4.00 pm until the sunset at Fattoria di Selvapiana (Rufina) ATTACCA BASTIANO! DANCES AND SONGS FROM VAL DI SIEVE WITH PLAYERS AND CANTORS OF THE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION LA LEGGERA After the summer break we can't wait to gather to dance and sing together. At the wonderful Fattoria di Selvapiana we'll present all the activities we have planned for the Fall, the Winter and furthermore. Starting at 4.00 pm you'll be able to taste homemade cakes and the superb Chianti Rufina wines of Fattoria di Selvapiana. Free entrance for everyone and don't miss La Leggera Lottery and its amazing prices!

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