Fattoria di Petroio
Italian Pronunciation Guide
A certified organic Chianti Classico estate with roots stretching back to the 12th century, producing hand-harvested Sangiovese from the Berardenga district.
Fattoria di Petroio is a certified organic Chianti Classico DOCG producer in the Berardenga district, farming 15 hectares of vines. The Pallini-Lenzi family has owned the estate since 1886, with the current generation restoring and converting it to full organic production by 2015. Annual output averages 45,000 bottles of vegan-certified wine.
- Located in the hamlet of Quercegrossa, Berardenga district, midway between Castellina and Siena
- 15 hectares of vineyards within a 100-hectare estate that includes 247 acres of woodland
- Certified organic since the 2015 vintage; all wines are vegan-certified
- In the Pallini-Lenzi family since 1886; current owner Gian Luigi Lenzi inherited in 1961
- Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified separately in glass-lined cement tanks using indigenous yeasts
- Member of the Consorzio del Chianti Classico since 1927 and the Classico Berardenga association since 2015
- Estate history includes Roman-era opus reticulatum walls, an 11th-century church, and a medieval road between Siena and Florence
History and Heritage
The Fattoria di Petroio estate dates to the 12th century, with physical evidence of Roman origins including an opus reticulatum wall on the property. A medieval road connecting Siena to Florence passes through the estate, and an 11th-century church still stands on site. The Pallini-Lenzi family acquired the property in 1886, and Gian Luigi Lenzi inherited it in 1961. Serious restoration work began in 1980, setting the foundation for the modern estate seen today.
- Roman-era opus reticulatum wall survives on the property
- 11th-century church and medieval Siena-to-Florence road pass through the estate
- Pallini-Lenzi family ownership continuous since 1886
- Restoration program launched in 1980 under Gian Luigi Lenzi
Organic Farming and Viticulture
Petroio achieved full organic certification with its 2015 vintage, a milestone that also marked the transition to indigenous yeasts for fermentation. The estate farms 15 hectares of vineyards within a much larger 100-hectare property. Beyond the vineyards, 247 acres of woodland are maintained for fauna preservation, reflecting a holistic approach to land stewardship. All wines produced are vegan-certified.
- Certified organic from the 2015 vintage onward
- Indigenous yeasts used in fermentation since 2015
- 247 acres of woodland preserved for wildlife on the broader estate
- All wines carry vegan certification
Grapes and Winemaking
Sangiovese is the dominant variety at Petroio, as required under Chianti Classico DOCG regulations. Colorino and Malvasia Nera are also grown on the estate. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented separately in glass-lined cement tanks, a technique that preserves freshness and allows precise lot management. Beyond Chianti Classico red wines, the estate also produces white, rosé, and sparkling wines, as well as olive oil.
- Sangiovese is the primary variety, supported by Colorino and Malvasia Nera
- Hand-harvesting and separate vinification used for all lots
- Glass-lined cement tanks used for fermentation
- Estate also produces olive oil alongside its wine range
Have a bottle from this producer?
Scan the label or type the name. Instant sommelier-level context for any bottle.
Look it up →Location and Appellation
Petroio sits in the Berardenga district of Chianti Classico, the southernmost zone of the appellation, in the hamlet of Quercegrossa. This position places it midway between Castellina in Chianti and Siena, within the rolling hills characteristic of the broader area between Florence and Siena. The estate has been a member of the Consorzio del Chianti Classico since 1927 and joined the Classico Berardenga association at its founding in 2015. Annual production averages 45,000 bottles.
- Berardenga is the southernmost district of the Chianti Classico zone
- Hamlet of Quercegrossa, positioned between Castellina and Siena
- Consorzio del Chianti Classico member since 1927
- Annual production of approximately 45,000 bottles
Chianti Classico from the Berardenga district, built on Sangiovese, typically shows red cherry, dried herb, and earthy notes with firm, food-friendly tannins and bright acidity. The use of indigenous yeasts and glass-lined cement tanks at Petroio tends to emphasize freshness and varietal character.
- Fattoria di Petroio Chianti Classico DOCG$25-35Estate's core organic Chianti Classico, hand-harvested Sangiovese fermented in glass-lined cement tanks with indigenous yeasts.Find →
- Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico DOCG$30-40Benchmark Berardenga Chianti Classico from a neighboring top producer in the same southern zone.Find →
- San Felice Chianti Classico DOCG Il Grigio Riserva$35-50Riserva-level Chianti Classico from another leading Berardenga estate, showing the district's structure and aging potential.Find →
- Chianti Classico DOCG requires Sangiovese as the primary variety; Colorino and Malvasia Nera are permitted complementary grapes
- Berardenga is the southernmost and largest commune in the Chianti Classico zone
- Petroio has been a Consorzio del Chianti Classico member since 1927, one of the founding period producers
- Certified organic from the 2015 vintage; indigenous yeasts adopted the same year
- Estate total is 100 hectares, but only 15 hectares are under vine, with significant woodland conservation land