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BIBENDA 2027

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:25:53 +0000

THE WAIT IS OVER! EXCELLENCE IN A GLASS!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our spectacular winners of the prestigious Cinque Grappoli Bibenda 2027!

These exceptional wines represent the absolute pinnacle of Italian winemaking, passion, and terroir.

Join us in raising a massive glass to this year’s awarded masterpieces:

MASSOLINO | Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva 2020

FATTORIA AMBRA | Carmignano Elzana Riserva 2022

PIETROSO | Brunello di Montalcino 2021

GAROFOLI | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Podium 2023

CANTINA SANTADI | Carignano del Sulcis Superiore Terre Brune 2022

CANTINA SANTADI | Carignano del Sulcis Rocca Rubia Riserva 2023

A huge congratulations to the estates and the dedicated hands behind these incredible bottles!

The list of all winners can be found here –>

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Carmignano: small appellation, Great wines

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:41:06 +0000

Carmignano: small appellation, Great wines

The production of Carmignano goes back to the Etruscan times.
It was established in 1716 by the proclamation “Above the Declaration of the Borders of the four Regions of Chianti, Pomino, Carmignano and Val d’Arno di Sopra” issued by Grand Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici in which the boundaries of the wine-growing areas were set.

In 1975, thanks to the initiative of the winemakers of Carmignano, it obtained the DOC and in 1990 the DOCG.

Carmignano wine is obtained largely from the Sangiovese grape variety combined with Canaiolo Nero (max. 20%), Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon (10-20%) and a possible addition of white grapes (max. 10%) of the Trebbiano Toscano, Canaiolo Bianco and Malvasia del Chianti grape varieties.

The windy climate and the high temperature ranges, the well-distributed rainfall even in the summer period make the Carmignano area particularly suitable for growing vines, favoring the ripening of the grapes. The resulting wine is structured with a fine and intense bouquet, which lends itself well to aging (according to the regulations, 10 months of aging in oak and/or chestnut barrels are mandatory, and 12 months for the Carmignano Riserva DOCG).

We are glad to inform you that Fattoria Ambra‘s Carmignano Montalbiolo Riserva 2020 is among the best Carmignano, according to Gambero Rosso.

“The wine has richness and structure, maintaining a dynamic, taut and wide-ranging sip, accompanied by an intense and well-focused aromatic baggage.

Fattoria Ambra has belonged to the Romei Rigoli family since the end of the nineteenth century. And today it is run by Giuseppe Rigoli, together with his wife Susan and his nephew Fabio Marzotti. The vineyards, cultivated mainly with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo, are located in some of the most significant areas of the Carmignano denomination: Montalbiolo, Elzana, Santa Cristina in Pilli, Montefortini and Podere Lombarda and are managed organically.”

source: gamberorosso.it

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New vintage Barco Reale

Stefania del Giudice — Wed, 08 May 2024 07:21:07 +0000

New vintage Barco Reale of Fattoria Ambra.

The new 2023 vintage of Fattoria Ambra’s BARCO REALE DI CARMIGNANO is now available!
Enjoy it with a nice barbecue!!

This wine is named after the hunting grounds of the Medici family; Barco Reale.

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese

In this basic cuvee, Beppe uses grapes from the young vines from the Montefortini and Pilli vineyards.

Juicy red fruit with an earthy touch, smooth and tasty.

Fattoria Ambra is located in the DOCG Carmignano and is the domain of Beppe Romei Rigoli. Carmignano is not only the lowest located, but also one of the smallest and oldest DOCGs in Tuscany. The denomination has been in use since 1716 and has existed for more than 300 years. The area is located north-west of the city of Florence and is the northernmost production area in Tuscany.

In Carmignano, in addition to Sangiovese and the Cannaiolo and Colorino family members, Uva Francesca, or Cabernet Sauvignon, is also planted. They have been growing the latter here since the 17th century, it is said to have once been brought from France by Catherine de Medici. The grape is now so established here that wine can only be called Carmignano if it contains Cabernet.

Beppe has always maintained his DOCG single-handedly. He has been making his wines in the same, old-fashioned way for years. Thanks to this traditional working method, he has already survived several fads. Beppe makes aged wines with lots of structure and character.

This is a family run estate where everybody lends a hand.

Giuseppe Rigoli is the manager, agronomist and oenologist. Susan, his wife, is a trained agronomist and helps where needed. Fabio Marzotti, an agricultural technician and sommelier, and Guido Cantini, Giuseppe’s nephew with a great passion for wine, work full time at the estate and follow the work in the cellar, in the vineyard, marketing issues and they support Giuseppe and Susan at tastings, events and fairs.

* Certified biological wine since 2018 *

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Falstaff awards for Fattoria Ambra

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:02:35 +0000

Falstaff awards for Fattoria Ambra: nice ratings by Falstaff for the tasting “Toscana Centrale”.

Carmignano Riserva Montalbiolo DOCG 2020

Grapes:
70% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Uva Francesca (Cabernet).

Vinification:
Maceration with the skins for 20-25 days with temperature control (délestage and pumping over of the must). Malolactic fermentation.

Maturation:
Two years in wood. The first year in French oak tonneaux (capacity 3.5 and 5 hectolitres) and the second year in Slavonian oak casks (capacity 25 hectolitres). Finishing in the bottle for 1 year.

Carmignano Podere Lombarda Montefortini DOCG 2020

Grapes:
75% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Uva Francesca (Cabernet), 5% other approved red berries varieties

Vinification:
Maceration with the skins for 15-20 days with temperature control (délestage and pumping over of the must). Malolactic fermentation.

Maturation:
One year in wood: 50% in French oak tonneaux (3.5 and 5 hectolitre capacity), 50% in Slavonian oak casks (25 hectolitre capacity).

Carmignano Riserva Elzana DOCG 2020

Grapes:
90% Sangiovese,10% Uva Francesca (Cabernet).

Vinification:
Maceration with the skins for 15-20 days with temperature control (délestage and pumping over of the must). Malolactic fermentation.

Carmignano Santa Cristina in Pilli DOCG 2020

Grapes:
75% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Uva Francesca (Cabernet), 5% other approved red berries varieties.

Vinification:
Maceration with the skins for 15-20 days with temperature control (délestage and pumping over of the must). Malolactic fermentation.

Maturation:
One year in wood: 50% in French oak tonneaux (capacity 3.5 and 5 hectolitres), 50% in Slavonian oak casks (capacity 25 hectolitres)

Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC 2022

Grapes:
75% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Uva Francesca (Cabernet), 5% other approved red berries varieties

Vinification:
Maceration with the skins for 10-15 days with temperature control (délestage and pumping over of the must). Malolactic fermentation.

Maturation:
7 months in glazed concrete tanks. 20% of the mass matures in tonneaux for 7 months (capacity 3.5 and 5 hectolitres).

FATTORIA AMBRA: the estate is located near the Ombrone river and the Villa Medicea of Poggio a Caiano. It is named after the poem “Ambra”, written in the 15th century by Lorenzo Il Magnifico.

The vineyards, of an extension of 24 hectares, stand in the hills of Montalbiolo, Elzana, Santa Cristina in Pilli and Montefortini Podere Lombarda, four of the most important crus of Carmignano.

The four crus: the vineyards are divided into four crus among the best in the zone of Carmignano from which the four Carmignano DOCG wines are produced. Vineyards standing in additional plots are utilized for the production of Barco Reale, Vin Ruspo and Trebbiano.

The Elzana cru: this is the cru where the grapes ripen latest. The extension is 3 hectares. The composition of the soil is clay and “galestro” (marl). The exposure is south at an altitude is 150 meters a.s.l. The vineyard is located in a valley which is very cold in the winter and fresh during the summer with a very wide night/day temperature range (i.e. cool at night and warm during the day). The vines are 100% Sangiovese and they were planted in 1975. The wines produced from this cru are powerful, with evident tannins.

The Montalbiolo cru: 1 hectare at the highest vineyard of the estate (approximately 200 meters a.s.l.). The exposure is east. The composition of the soil is sandstone and “galestro”(clayey schists). The grapes of this vineyard are the ones that ripen the latest after of the ones of the Elzana cru. The vines were planted in 1972, 80% are Sangiovese and 20% are Canaiolo Nero. The wines produced from this cru are elegant and “feminine”.

The Santa Cristina in Pilli cru: 8 hectares. of vineyards which stand on a hill and they surround the charming homonymous church. The altitude is 80-100 meters above sea level. The composition of the soil is limestone (“alberese”). The varieties planted are Sangiovese (the larger percentage), Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Canaiolo Nero, Foglia Tonda, Pugnitello, Trebbiano and Vermentino. These vines were planted in 1975, 1991, 1999, 2001, 2010 and in 2013. The grapes from the younger vines are used for the production of Barco Reale DOC and for Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC Rosato , while the grapes from the older vines are used for the production of Carmignano DOCG Santa Cristina in Pilli. The wines from this cru can age for a long time, due to their excellent structure and they are particularly vibrant, fruity, complex and with crunchy tannins.

The Montefortini-Podere Lombarda cru: 3 hectares of vineyards in the proximity of the Etruscan tombs of Montefortini and of Boschetti. The soil is sandstone (tuff). This is the cru where the grapes ripen earliest. The vines are planted with Sangiovese (the largest percentage), Trebbiano and San Colombano. The exposure is east. The vines were planted in 1999, 2008 and 2015. The wines produced from this cru have a lot of aroma and they are very pleasant to drink

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Bere Bene 2024

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:54:35 +0000

Bere Bene 2024: I Migliori Vini Italiani entro i 20 euro.

Glad to inform you that Ambra‘s Barco Reale di Carmignano has been included in the list of the best Italian Wines under the 20 Euro’s.

BARCO REALE DI CARMIGNANO 2022

Blend; 75% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Uva Francesca (Cabernet), 5% other approved red berry varieties.

Vinification: maceration with the skins for 10-15 days with temperature control (délestage and pumping over of the must). Malolactic fermentation.

Maturation: 7 months in glazed concrete tanks. 20% of the mass matures in tonneaux for 7 months (capacity 3.5 and 5 hectolitres).

This “young” version of the Carmignano has delicate andb typical hints of violet. In he mouth is elegant eith soft tannins

Discover more →

Carmignano is among the first controlled denomination wines
in the world

since 1700: in Italy the name of Carmignano has been synonymous of fine wine ever since the 13th century and so great was its reputation that Cosimo III de’ Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, decreed in 1716 that the appellation be strictly controlled.

THE PRODUCER:

Fattoria Ambra has belonged to the Romei Rigoli family since 1870. The estate is located near the Ombrone river and the Villa Medicea of Poggio a Caiano. It is named after the poem “Ambra”, written in the 15th century by Lorenzo Il Magnifico.
The vineyards, of an extension of 24 hectares, stand in the hills of Montalbiolo, Elzana, Santa Cristina in Pilli and Montefortini Podere Lombarda, four of the most important crus of Carmignano.

24 hectares: the vineyards, of an extension of 24 hectares, stand in the hills of Montalbiolo, Elzana,

Santa Cristina in Pilli and Montefortini Podere Lombarda: 4 of the most important crus of Carmignano.

All wines from vintage 2018 are certified organic.

THE PEOPLE:
Giuseppe Rigoli is the manager, agronomist and oenologist. Susan, his wife, is a trained agronomist and helps where needed. Fabio Marzotti, an agricultural technician and sommelier, and Guido Cantini, Giuseppe’s nephew with a great passion for wine, work full time at the estate and follow the work in the cellar, in the vineyard, marketing issues and they support Giuseppe and Susan at tastings, events and fairs.

Fancy more info?
Take a look at the website of Ambra

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New website for Fattoria Ambra

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:25:02 +0000

New website for Fattoria Ambra

We are glad to inform you that Fattoria Ambra’s new website is live!

Fattoria Ambra has belonged to the Romei Rigoli family since 1870. The estate is located near the Ombrone river and the Villa Medicea of Poggio a Caiano. It is named after the poem “Ambra”, written in the 15th century by Lorenzo Il Magnifico.
The vineyards, of an extension of 24 hectares, stand in the hills of Montalbiolo, Elzana, Santa Cristina in Pilli and Montefortini Podere Lombarda, four of the most important crus of Carmignano.

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Fattoria Ambra’s new website is live

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 05 May 2022 11:36:34 +0000

We are glad to inform you that Fattoria Ambra’s new website is now live.

Take a look and discover four of the most important crus of Carmignano:

Montalbiolo
Elzana
Santa Cristina in Pilli
Montefortini Podere Lombarda

Click here below

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MillésimeBio Challenge: results

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:39:48 +0000

Herebelow the results of the MillésimeBio Challenge 2022.

Congratulations to our associated producers!

Gold Medal to Passerina Frida 2021 – Casal Farneto

Gold Medal to Verdicchio Maremma 2020 – Agricola del Nudo

Silver Medal to Carmignano Santa Cristina in Pilli 2018 – Fattoria Ambra

Bronze Medal to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 – Gracciano

Check the link on the right for the list of all the winners →

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fattoria ambra Archives - Enoteca Nederland

BIBENDA 2027

Carmignano: small appellation, Great wines

Carmignano: small appellation, Great wines

New vintage Barco Reale

This is a family run estate where everybody lends a hand.

* Certified biological wine since 2018 *

Falstaff awards for Fattoria Ambra

Bere Bene 2024

Carmignano is among the first controlled denomination wines in the world

New website for Fattoria Ambra

Fattoria Ambra’s new website is live

MillésimeBio Challenge: results

Carmignano is among the first controlled denomination wines
in the world