About the Wine

With more than 1300 years of history, Villa Bibbiani is a little gem in the heart of Tuscany. Gambero Rosso said that Bibbiani is “much more than a winery, much more than an estate.” We agree.

The story behind Villa Bibbiani is just fascinating. To track its origins, we have to go back to Middle Ages, when the Villa belonged to the Benedictine monastery. However, “modern” times at Bibbiani started in 1700, when the property was acquired by the Frescobaldi family. For those who don’t know, Frescobaldi is Italian royalty. This family was responsible for the first vineyards and the botanical garden (still to this day) planted by Cosimo Ridolfi, the father of modern Italian agriculture.

Today, it’s owned by a doctor from Houston who sold his San Antonio healthcare group to United Healthcare. He has spared no expense to upgrade the winery in the last decade, bring in a talented young winemaker, and the wines are once again receiving the critical praise they have had for centuries.

Bibbiani is located in a magical place so surreal that it has even been embodied in Leonardo Da Vinci’s art. Located in the hills of Montalbano between Capraia and Limite, this colossal property comprises a total of 1,000 acres, this includes the famous Villa (a 5-star accommodation), the botanical garden, the olives, the vineyards, and the ancient cellar.

The beautiful vineyards extend from the slopes of Montalbano hill to the church of San Jacopo in Pulignano. They are planted with Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other native grapes, with vines between 20 and 50 years old.

Leopoldo Morara is Villa Bibbiani’s winemaker. He has forged his expertise at very recognized estates in countries like France, Chile, and New Zealand. This passionate winemaker has been leading Bibbiani’s team since 2018. He says that “the key to making a good wine is maximum respect for the terroir, and we work solely along these lines.”

Bibbiani is the perfect combination of tradition with modernity. The state-of-the-art vinification area, and the ancient cellar, combined with Tuscan winemaking tradition, deliver Bibbiani’s exceptional, unexpected, and unique wines.  Acquired by an American owner in 2016, the property has undergone extensive upgrades.

From the vineyards of Villa Bibbiani, Treggiaia, and Pulignano, the Sangiovese grapes are carefully chosen from the freshest, sandy, and loose soils, bestowing Villa Bibbiani Rosé with its signature aroma and elegance.

Aging: On fine lees for 5 months.

Tasting Notes

100% Sangiovese. An elegant pink colour. On the nose, fragrant notes of small red fruits make up the bouquet along with light hints of citrus and floral notes. The mouthfeel is fresh and vibrant with a deep and persistent finish. The palate is crisp and vibrant with a deep and persistent finish. Great minerality.

Reviews

~91 Luca Maroni, I Migliori Vini Italiani, Italy's Best Wines Guide