Francesco Giuntini of the Selvapiana winery first began renting Villa di Petrognano in 1993. His son, Federico Giuntini Masseti, now makes wine at this small estate with consultant Franco Bernabei. Based in Pomino, Villa di Petrognano blends Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to create characterful wines distinct from other red wines in Tuscany.
The use of French varieties in Pomino dates back to the 1850s, when Vittorio degli Albizi returned from France to Tuscany, bringing back cuttings from his favourite French vines.
Villa di Petrognano’s Pomino is deeply coloured with a rich bouquet of red and black fruit on the nose. The palate is rounded and rich, with Sangiovese bringing lively acidity to the richer, blackcurrant notes of Cabernet and the supple tannins of Merlot
