2020 · Chianti DOCG

Villa Calappiano is a historic, family-owned estate in Chianti Montalbano, Tuscany, dating back to 1500 and now run by the Sensi family. Set among vineyards, olive groves and forests, the property combines tradition with research and a strong focus on terroir expression, quality and environmental sustainability. Its wines are organically certified, reflecting eco-friendly farming practices, while a laboratory of excellence and a conservation area for local fauna underline the estate’s broader commitment to responsible stewardship. The property’s history is associated with the Medici, Hapsburg-Lorraine and English writer Walter Savage Landor.