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Winestillery
Winestillery is a craft distillery in Gaiole in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The Chioccioli Altadonna family call it a vinstilleria: a winery and a distillery in one. Every spirit here, from gin to vermouth, starts from the family's own wine. Enrico Chioccioli Altadonna, a lawyer who left the law for the still, runs it with his father Stefano and his brother Niccolo. The spirits come in small batches from a 500-litre copper still, and tours, tastings and cocktail classes run by appointment.
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About Winestillery
The idea belongs to Enrico Chioccioli Altadonna, a lawyer who left the law for the still. He learned his craft at a bourbon distillery in Brooklyn, then trained as a master distiller at the Conegliano wine school. He took an oenology diploma in Bordeaux and worked in three distilleries in Cognac. Back home, he opened Winestillery with his father and brother.
Wine runs deep in the family. Father Stefano Chioccioli has been a consultant winemaker of international standing for more than 30 years. Wines he has signed have taken more than 100 Tre Bicchieri awards from Gambero Rosso, with scores up to a perfect 100 from Robert Parker. Enrico's brother Niccolo is a graduate in viticulture and oenology. He manages the family vineyards and cellar, and his wine is the base for every bottle the distillery fills. They call the approach grape to glass.
The spirits are made in small batches in Bacco, a 500-litre copper pot still built to order by Frilli, a Tuscan firm with more than a century of history. The range runs from London Dry and Old Tom gins to Tuscan vermouths, a bitter and a vodka, all natural and nothing added. The still can run two different set-ups, the Bennet method and a Carter Head, which pull different characters from the same base wine.
The distillery stands in Gaiole in Chianti, a village deep in the hills between Florence and Siena. Tours and tastings run by appointment. The family show the still at work, tell the story, and pour the full collection. Cocktail sessions, from negroni to martini masterclasses, can be booked through the visit listings on this page or the family's own booking site.
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Gaiole in Chianti, Siena · Chianti Classico
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Visit & Experiences
11 bookable experiences at Winestillery
6 tastings and 5 other experiences, checked by our editors. From €30.
Tasting & Tour
Classic tour and tasting at Winestillery in the territory of Chianti Classico
1h
From €40 per person
English and Italiano
An introduction to the fantastic world of Chianti Classico's first Vinstilleria including a guided tour of and a tasting of 3 products
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Tasting & Tour
Negroni experience at Winestillery in the territory of Chianti Classico
1h 30
From €70 per person
English and Italiano
Join us to discover our interpretation of the history of the beloved Negroni, with a distillery tour, a masterclass, and spirits tasting.
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Tasting & Tour
Martini experience at Winestillery in the territory of Chianti Classico
2h
From €70 per person
English and Italiano
Delve into the world of the classic martini cocktail with this immersive experience including a distillery tour and spirits tastings.
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Italian aperitif experience at Winestillery in the Chianti Classico region
From €100 per person
English and Italiano
A journey through the history of cocktails and major Italian cities, Milan, Turin, Venice and our own Florence, including 3 iconic cocktails
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Experience
No-low alcohol cocktails experience at Winestillery in the Chianti Classico region
From €30 per person
English and Italiano
An experience for those curious to discover our spirits and want to enjoy iconic cocktails in their no-low alcohol version
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Tasting & Tour
Whisky experience at Winesillery in the Chianti Classico region
From €40 per person
English and Italiano
Discover Florentis, our latest project, and explore the world of whisky with a tour around the distillery and a tasting of 2 whiskies!
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Experience
All inclusive distillery experience at Winestillery in the Chianti Classico region
1h 30
From €70 per person
English and Italiano
Experience the perfect fusion of our two flagship productions, showcasing our unwavering passion and dedication to the world of spirits
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Vinstilleria experience at Winestillery in the heart of Chianti Classico region
From €95 per person
English and Italiano
Discover the dual nature of our Vinstilleria through Sangiovese, the emblematic variety of our region, distilled, aged in oak, or amphora.
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Anfora experience at Chioccioli in Chianti Classico
From €55 per person
English and Italiano
Discover or innovative project Anfora, where we delve into experimental winemaking techniques using terracotta amphorae and native grapes.
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Tasting
Chioccioli's vision of Chianti Classico
45 min
From €55 per person
English and Italiano
Step into the heart of Chianti Classico, where tradition intertwines with our contemporary vision, with a guided tasting of 3 distinct wines
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Tasting
Super Tuscan Experience at Chioccioli in the Chianti Classico region
1h
From €80 per person
English and Italiano
An experience to discover our diverse terroirs through two wines and one whiskey that embody their identity.
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Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 1/3, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti, Siena (Toscana)
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A family-run craft distillery in Gaiole in Chianti that also farms its own vines. The Chioccioli Altadonna family call it a vinstilleria, a winery and distillery in one, and describe it as the first craft distillery in the Chianti Classico region.
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