History of the Estate
There was an estate in Tuscany. Its noble house and the church of San Piero in Mercato once belonged to a small village dotted with clock towers. The picturesque harmony of that place was shattered by the wars between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in the 14th century.
Today, all that remains of that ancient past are the bell tower of the parish church and the tower of the "La Gigliola" estate. For many years, the tower was used as a private chapel and was carefully restored in the 18th century. In 1900, it was dedicated to Saint Henry, with a bust of the patron saint that still adorns the façade today.
La Gigliola has always been a residence admired by the Florentine nobility. The Milani family was also fascinated by it, captivated by the beauty of the villa and the surrounding landscape: a large park of oaks, pines, ancient cypresses, vineyards, olive groves, and even an old tennis court.
The estate has been producing wine and olive oil since the 18th century, and the current winemaker, Paolo Martinelli, faithfully carries on this legacy.
Completely immersed in the Chianti hills, the estate now extends over approximately 300 hectares, 60 of which are vineyards and 40 olive groves. The main grape variety is Sangiovese, alongside Canaiolo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. For white wines, we grow Trebbiano and Malvasia.