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Corzano e Paterno
Six hundred sheep of the Sardinian breed roam between olive trees and vines – this is no picture-book idyll, but everyday life at Corzano e Paterno. The Gelpke-Goldschmidt family has been running this unusual mixed operation here for over 50 years: on 140 hectares, they produce not only classic Chiantis from hand-selected Sangiovese grapes, but also 13 different cheese varieties and first-rate olive oil. Oenologist Arianna Gelpke and agronomist Aljoscha Goldschmidt are committed to organic farming and double hand-harvesting. The result is elegant, delicate wines such as the juicy Chianti Terre di Corzano or the complex I Tre Borri – Sangiovese in its finest Tuscan form.
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Where Sheep Are the Best Vineyard Helpers
The special thing about Corzano e Paterno lies in its conscious diversity: Of 140 hectares of total land, only 17 hectares are planted with vines. The rest belongs to 4,000 olive trees, pastureland and 600 sheep of the Sardinian breed, which serve as natural landscape managers. They bring life to the vineyards, fertilise naturally and ensure living biodiversity. This unusual combination makes the estate one of the most authentic mixed farms in Tuscany – long before sustainability became a buzzword.
The Gelpke-Goldschmidt Family: Swiss Precision Meets Tuscan Soul
When oenologist Arianna Gelpke and operations manager Aljoscha Goldschmidt walk through the vineyards, it quickly becomes clear: here work two professionals who have done their homework. Arianna gained experience at Isole e Olena and Lodovico Antinori before taking over the cellar in 2005. Aljoscha, trained at the renowned Wädenswil wine school, brings the necessary precision to vineyard and cellar as an agronomist. Their double green harvest and twofold sorting of hand-picked grapes show: quality is created in the details. The result is wines like the Chianti Terre di Corzano – juicy, lively and with all the elegance of Sangiovese.
Soils from Primordial Times, Wines for Today
300 metres above sea level, the vines rest on calcareous-clayey soils with pebbles – relics of a former seabed. This geological peculiarity, combined with organic viticulture and the use of used barriques, shapes the character of the wines. The I Tre Borri, the flagship from 100% Sangiovese, is produced only in the finest vintages and showcases the full refinement of Tuscany. As Stephen Tanzer aptly noted: "The wines of Aljoscha Goldschmidt are readily on par with many famous names within the Chianti Classico Zone." Other organically farmed estates in the region such as Tenuta di Carleone share this philosophy of terroir-focused Sangiovese vinification.
From Carefree to Complex: The Wine Palette
The range spans from the uncomplicated Corzanello Bianco to the multifaceted I Tre Borri. The Corzanello line (Bianco, Rosato, Rosso) stands for carefree drinking pleasure with Mediterranean charm – perfect for the terrace. The Chianti Terre di Corzano DOCG showcases Sangiovese in its classical form: juicy, lively and accessible. Those seeking depth will find it in the I Tre Borri, which is produced only in exceptional vintages from the finest parcels. With an annual production of just 75,000 bottles, each wine remains a carefully guarded piece of Tuscan wine culture.