It was the Farkas family, who purchased the decaying Villa Cafaggio estate back in 1967, that catapulted this historic property back to prominence. They knew a good thing when they saw it, as Cafaggio’s location in Panzano’s famed Conca d’Oro put it amongst the elite terroirs in all of Chianti Classico. Sadly, the Farkas family stepped out of the picture and sold to the equally driven and creative La Vis group from northern Italy. La Vis was (is) one of the driving forces behind the stellar-co-operative winery movement that we are seeing in Alto Adige right now and it looks as if they’re just as committed to keeping Cafaggio on its current trajectory as one of the true stars in Chianti Classic
This classy offering is composed of 100% Sangiovese and was the last wine which the Farkas family harvested. What sets Cafaggio apart from most of its peers is the warm, friendly spicy tone to the flavors, like someone splashed a touch of Vosne Romanee into the mix. All the finely structured Panzano cherry fruit is there as well but is that haunting spice that keeps us coming back for another taste. Aging in the larger, traditional Slavonian oak casks, as well as complete de-stemming helps to soften and refine the sweet tannins. This is the complete package.
