Frank and Judy Grace with their partners Marianne and Gerhard Hirmer create luscious Chianti and a tre bicchieri Super Tuscan, called "Gratius".
The partners have enological assistance from their friend and consultant Franco Bernabei to make their wines.
Chianti Classico - Sangiovese grosso and Sangiovese piccolo are 90% of the final blend. The remaining 10% is made up using Cabernet Sauvignon; Cannaiolo Nero, some antique grape varieties and some Merlot. Most of the wine in then matured in both 225 liter Bordeaux barrels as well as the more traditional 1500 liter “Botte” for a further 12 months.
Chianti Reserve - Sangiovese grosso and Sangiovese piccolo are 90% of the final blend. The remaining 10% is made up using Cabernet Sauvignon; Cannaiolo Nero, some antique grape varieties and some Merlot. All the wine is matured in both 225 liter Bordeaux barrels as well as the more traditional 1500 liter “Botte” for a period of 12 months.
Il Margone - Sangiovese 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%.
Gratius100% Sangiovese and 14 months in 225 liter French oak.
Note: The tre bicchieri award was granted in 2004 by Gambero Rosso and Slow Food.
Il Molino di Grace
Località Lucarelli
50022 Greve in Chianti (FI)
p.+39-055.8561010
f.+39 055.8561942
info@ilmolinodigrace.it
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