Chianti Classico - WINE RESORT FOR SALE IN GAIOLE, TUSCANY

Gaiole In Chianti, Italy

On the Chianti Hills near Siena, this 2,000 sqm wine resort allows producing the renowned Chianti Classico DOCG and at the same time running an accommodation business (6 apartments, 10 bedrooms and a villa). 6.3 hectares of vineyard grant a yearly production ranging around 30,000 bottles of wine. 2.5 hectares of garden with 2 pools and a 2.1 ha olive grove complete the property.
In a panoramic and easily reached position, the complex is located not far from the town of Gaiole in Chianti (5km; 10’) providing all the necessary services. Other cities of Tuscany are easily reached: Radda in Chianti (19km; 35’) and Greve in Chianti (33km; 50’), Montevarchi (26km; 40’), Siena (34km; 1h), Monteriggioni (42km; 1h), Arezzo (61km; 1h 10’), San Gimignano (62km; 1h 25’) and Florence (69km; 1h 25’).
The most useful airports to reach the property are Firenze Peretola (78km; 1h 25’), Pisa Galilei (123km; 2h), Perugia Sant’Egidio (133km; 1h 50’), Bologna Marconi (160km; 2h 10’), Roma Ciampino (261km; 2h 55’) and Roma Fiumicino (276km; 3h).

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING
The property is made up of a beautiful hamlet (approx. 1,820 sqm – 19,583 sqft) made up of several buildings intended either for the Agriturismo or the wine-making business.

The main building (approx. 1,000 sqm – 10,760 sqft) hosts the Agriturismo, with bedrooms and apartment available for guests. In total there are 6 apartments, all fitted with independent access, and 10 bedrooms:
- Apartment N°1: living room, double bedroom, bathroom with shower and private terrace.
- Apartment N°2, N°3: living room, kitchenette, double bedroom, twin bedroom and bathroom with shower.
- Apartment N°4, N°5, N°6: ample living room, fully-equipped kitchen, 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathroom with shower.
- Room N°1: bedroom with en-suite bathroom and whirlwind tub.
- Room N°2, N°3: double bedroom, living room with sofa-bed and bathroom with shower.
- Room N°4: double bedroom with fireplace and bathroom with whirlwind tub. On the outside there is a small private garden.
- Room N°5, N°6, N°7, N°8, N°9, N°10: bedroom with fireplace and bathroom with tub.

An independent villa (approx. 200 sqm – 2,152 sqft) is laid out onto three floor as follows:
- Ground floor: ample living room with fireplace, kitchen with living area, bathroom, double bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom.
- First floor: bedroom with fireplace, private bathroom with shower and private outdoor area.
- Second floor: 2 double bedrooms and bathroom.

The restaurant (200 sqm – 2,152 sqft) is fitted with a modern kitchen and can host up to 48 people indoor and up to 120 people outdoor.

The wellness centre (50 sqm – 538 sqft) offers wine-therapy, aroma-therapy, massage and steam bath.

The cellar of the property (370 sqm – 3,981 sqft) is equipped with temperature regulation and modern machineries, including bottling and labeling device.

STATE AND FINISHES
The hamlet has been fully restored, trying to preserve unaltered all the characteristics typical to the Tuscan and Sienese countryside. The building are made up of stone on the outside, often surrounded by stone paving. On the inside, main features are high-quality terracotta floors, dark wooden beams and brick arches. Fine details include wooden staircases and masonry fireplaces.

EXTERIORS
The buildings are all surrounded by well-maintained gardens (for a total of approx. 2.5 hectares) decorated with flowers, trees and stone walls.
The remaining 12.5 hectares making up the estate are split among vineyards (6.3 ha), olive grove (2.1 ha with 1,200 trees) and mixed woodland (4.1 ha). The vineyard, in particular, is partly registered as Chianti Classico DOCG (approx. 4 hectares) and grants a yearly production of 30,000 bottles.
The complex, given the hosting business running, is also fitted with an outdoor 14 x 6 m panoramic pool with terracotta and stone solarium.

DETAILS ON WINE PRODUCTION
- Vineyard surface: 6.3 hectares (4 ha Chianti Classico DOCG + 2.3 ha Rosso IGT)
- Varieties: Sangiovese, Merlot, Alicante and Malvasia Bianca Lunga
- Year of planting: 1995 – 2016
- Year of construction (cellar): 2002
- Altitude: 460 m asl
- Density: 5,000 vines / ha
- Training: pruned-spur cordon
- Terrain composition: galestro
- Yearly production: 30,000 bottles
- Workers: 4 open-ended workers + 6 seasonal workers
- Maximum wine capacity: 722 q (steel and oak vats)
- Markets reached: Azerbaijan, Canada, China, Russia, United Kingdom, United States of America

PRODUCED WINES
- Chianti Classico DOCG: 100% Sangiovese
- Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
- SuperTuscan IGT: 100% Merlot
- Rosso Toscano IGT: 60% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot
- Rosé Toscano IGT: 100% Sangiovese
- Vinsanto Chianti Classico DOC: 100% Malvasia Bianca Lunga
- Grappa: Chianti Classico

DETAILS ON OIL PRODUCTION
- Surface: 2.1 hectares (1,200 trees)
- Varieties: Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo
- Altitude: 460 m asl
- Terrain composition: galestro
- Yearly production: 1,000 l

USE AND POTENTIAL USES
The property is currently run as Agriturismo with a wine cellar. The location of the property is particularly suited for an Agriturismo, placed in the most beautiful countryside of Italy offering a unique experience among gastronomy and history, mainly thanks to the many castles visible in the region.
The most notable events of the area include the Eroica, a historical 200 km bike competition running through the whole countryside of Val d’Orcia, Crete Senesi and Chianti. In the city of Siena, each year you can enjoy the Palio (since 1664), a riding race where the Rioni (districts) of the city run against each other for the victory in the beautiful main square.
The hosting business is well-established and highly regarded for its quality which means the high amount of clients results in a really good financial income. This makes the property a unique investment in one of the most sought areas of Tuscany and Italy in general.